The poll by local academics found that 75% of area elected officials have received messages meant to intimidate. Female officeholders are targeted more often than their male counterparts.
They point to high cost of removing lead pipes proposed by pipe fitters union, drafter of the bill. Others argue the standard for treatment remains hazardous for kids.
Public employee unions and organizations representing school districts, school boards and school business officers are pitted against each other on legislation spelling out how to protect students and school adults from lead in water.