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Mayor Vetoed Water Shutoff Ban | Dover News
Wilmington’s City Council narrowly passed a controversial ordinance to halt water shutoffs for seniors, people with disabilities, and families with young children — but Mayor John Carney vetoed it, arguing it could discourage bill payments. While the city offers payment plans and six-month warnings, Councilmember Coby Owens says those aren’t enough, especially for those struggling most. Overriding the veto would require nine votes — a tall order. Despite the veto, hundreds of shutoffs have occurred in recent years, though none happened this year due to a billing system glitch. City officials…
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