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Water Shut-offs Stay Despite Council Push | Dover News
Wilmington’s City Council nearly passed a bold new ordinance to shield vulnerable households—seniors, kids, disabled residents, and low-income families—from water shut-offs, even if they’re behind on bills. But Mayor John Carney vetoed it, arguing the city already has support systems in place and that shutting off water is necessary to ensure payment—and that the city could lose millions if the law went through. A special council meeting to override the veto fizzled out when only five members showed up, falling short of the votes needed. For now, water can still be cut off for delinquent…
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