Baltimore Banner Publishes Western Maryland Water Crisis Article

On Monday, The Baltimore Banner published an article regarding the increasing water rates Western Maryland communities are still facing.  The article highlights how Governor Wes Moore has yet to respond to state of emergency requests despite federal, state, and county support in condemning the water system in Bel Air owned by Maryland American Water.  Bel Air resident Dr. Larry Smith shared with WCBC News how he hopes the publicity will get Governor Wes Moore’s attention…

“As reflected very clearly in The Baltimore Banner, Governor Moore is leaving these families behind by not exercising authority granted and delegated to him by the people of Maryland to declare a State of Emergency to bring immediate relief to these communities.”