Mayor asks governor for another $80 million to prevent future water crisis

RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond Mayor Danny Avula asked Governor Glenn Youngkin Wednesday for $80 million dollars over the next two fiscal years to enhance Richmond’s Waterworks.

Avula authored a letter to the Governor to make the request, and Richmond residents CBS 6 spoke with Thursday said they are hopeful the Governor will seriously consider the ask.

Although it’s been nine months since the water crisis, Richmonders said it feels like yesterday…

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