Richmond, VA – A meeting took place today involving Mayor Danny Avula, Richmond City Council, and Henrico Board of Supervisors to discuss enhancing the region’s water distribution system. This gathering was initiated by Mayor Avula’s invitation for regional partners to engage in dialogue about the future of drinking water systems.
The meeting was led by Richmond City Council President Cynthia Newbille and Henrico County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Roscoe D. Cooper III. Scott Morris, Director of Public Utilities for Richmond, along with Bentley Chan from Henrico County, presented an overview of the current state and challenges facing their respective water systems.
“Today we came together across jurisdictional lines to begin an overdue conversation about how we can tackle one of the most urgent challenges ahead of us as a city and a region. I appreciate the willingness of both Richmond City Council and Henrico Board of Supervisors to have this initial conversation,” said Mayor Danny Avula. “This is how progress towards a safe, resilient and redundant water system begins.”
The event was live-streamed with a recording available on the City of Richmond’s YouTube page. Presentations from both directors are accessible on Richmond’s City Council meeting details site. Further discussions are scheduled for July 7th.
