WILMINGTON ā The Wilmington City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to create an Office of Educational Advocacy. Prior to an 11-0 āYayā vote ā with two council members absent ā many shared emotional anecdotes on why the office is essential, in line with a press conference announcing the proposal Wednesday. All speakers, in one way or another, explained how the …
Wilmingtonians will have a chance to tune up their understanding of legal rights, responsibilities and processes essential for a healthy community next month.Ā At-large Council Member James Spadola and Deputy Attorney General Chris Curtin will run the hour-and-a-half session Monday, Sept. 23 starting at 6 p.m. “We are excited to offer this targeted training session to our community leaders,” Spadola …
Tired of driving around the same four blocks for a half hour trying to find a parking spot? The Wilmington City Council is taking action to remedy the parking concerns of residents and visitors. Resolution 24-039, sponsored by Councilman James Spadola, R-at large, requests that the city administration hire an external consultant to assess Wilmingtonās parking needs. āEvery resident, business …
Water fees have risen the most of any city of Wilmington fees, and the city is increasing its use of the water/sewer fund to pay for general city expenses, according to a city task force report. The report said, among other findings, that using fines and fees is a low-reward system.Ā The 16-page report, conducted by Wilmington’s Fines and Fees …
This article has been updated, with new comments from additional sources and new information. The ACLU of Delaware urging the Wilmington City Council to vote ‘no’ on an ordinance it claims would curtail free speech resulted in the ordinance being held. Proposed Ordinance 24-036, sponsored by Councilperson Nathan Field, would make it unlawful for a ānoise disturbanceā that is focused …
Former Speaker of the House Orlando J. āLonnieā George, Jr., passed away has died. In a news release by Delaware House of Representatives Chief Clerk Richard Puffer, George died on Monday, May 27 at the age of 79. George, born in Wilmington and a graduate of the University of Delaware, served as a Democrat in the House from 1974 to …
A bill aimed at cracking down on predatory practices from towing companies flew through the House Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee meeting Tuesday. House Bill 351, sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski, D-Newark, creates the following requirements for the towing and storage of vehicles without the consent of the owner or operator:Ā Photographic evidence must be taken to document the …
The Wilmington City Council approved a resolution Thursday night that pairs mental health clinicians with police officers to respond to calls for service to support individuals experiencing a crisis.Ā Resolution 0413, sponsored by Councilwoman Yolanda McCoy, District 6, authorizes the Wilmington Police Departmentās grant application to the Delaware Criminal Justice Council in the amount of $363,000.Ā The funds will be …
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 didnāt past.Ā The discussion in Thursday nightās Wilmington City Council meeting was in response to public comments Purzycki made describing the councilās new law to keep city jobs open to only city …
The Wilmington City Council is considering making parents pay for damages caused by their minor children who break into or damage cars. Carjacking and thefts of personal belongings in cars has been a major problem in cities across the country, and Wilmington is no exception. Some of this was sparked by a TikTok dare in which people ā typically teenagers …
