By Bradley Vasoli A year ago, Wilmington faced a choice: Continue to require non-union municipal workers living outside the city to move in within a year of getting hired or ditch the restriction. The city chose the former, a controversial policy to the point where outgoing Mayor Mike Purzycki (D) feels it’s hampering recruitment for some roles …
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A resolution for a vote of no confidence in Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki led to some strong words from the public and city council Thursday night, but it didn’t past. The discussion in Thursday night’s Wilmington City Council meeting was in response to public comments Purzycki made describing the council’s new law to keep city jobs open to only city …
Three members of the Wilmington City Council – including the president – on Monday protested Mayor Mike Purzycki’s decision to no longer require city residency for current and newly hired employees. “We have the power to make sure that the residents get to make that decision and that we don’t go from a five-year residency commitment to none,” said District …
An ordinance to require Wilmington elected officials, appointed officials and city employees to participate in annual ethics training will be heard by City Council Thursday. The ordinance is sponsored by the council’s lone Republican member, James Spadola, who holds the at-large seat reserved for the minority party. “The residents of Wilmington deserve elected officials that are trained and in tune …
The city of Wilmington soon will begin reshaping its council districts based on census data. Wilmington residents will be able to watch as the city beings the process of redrawing the city council districts. Work will start the week of Aug. 23, and residents can attend in person or watch here, according to a press release from the city. …
