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Mold in Schools Sparks Infrastructure Push | Richmond News
Mold reappears at Obama Elementary in Richmond Public Schools, reigniting urgent calls for infrastructure investment. Mayor Avula, undeterred by the discovery, emphasizes that aging school buildings—many over 50 or even 100 years old—are a systemic issue demanding immediate funding, potentially through the local option sales tax. He also reaffirms his confidence in Superintendent Kamras, praising recent academic gains since COVID and highlighting teacher support and curriculum improvements as proof of strong leadership. With new Standards of Learning results on the horizon, Avula sees…
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