Sussex County has named Andrew D. Harton as its new Economic Development Director, succeeding longtime director William “Bill” Pfaff, who is set to retire at the end of the month. County Administrator Todd F. Lawson announced the leadership transition on Tuesday, highlighting Harton’s promotion from within the department. Harton joined the County in February as economic development manager, working closely …
GEORGETOWN – The Sussex County Council has unanimously approved a $285.1 million operating budget for the 2026 fiscal year, marking a significant financial shift as the county adopts its first new property tax rate in decades following a court-mandated reassessment. The budget, passed after a public hearing on Tuesday night, reflects a 7.3% increase over the current year’s spending plan. …
After years of anticipation and preparation, Sussex County’s property reassessment process has concluded with minimal controversy. As of March 31, the deadline for property owners to appeal their updated assessments, fewer than 800 appeals were submitted—less than 1% of the nearly 200,000 residential and commercial properties in the county. “We did think since there hasn’t been a reassessment done in …
