Wilmington City Council heard from legal aid leaders on Wednesday, who outlined progress made under the law and requested city support for a $786,000 settlement assistance fund to prevent further displacement. (Photo by Allan Vega)

Wilmington Council considers funding for tenant eviction assistance program

Claudia EstradaGovernment, Economy, Government & Politics, Headlines

WILMINGTON — As Delaware implements its new right to representation law for tenants facing eviction, Wilmington City Council heard from legal aid leaders on Wednesday, who outlined progress made under the law and requested city support for a $786,000 settlement assistance fund to prevent further displacement. At the Intergovernmental Committee meeting, Lisa Lessner, Right to Representation Coordinator, DE Legal Aid, …

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Wilmington term limit resolution could allow officials to spend 36 years on council

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Wilmington Councilwoman Shané Darby, D-District 2. UPDATE: Councilwoman Shané Darby has informed Delaware LIVE/Town Square LIVE that she will not be in attendance at Thursday’s City Council meeting. The resolutions will now be heard during the Jan. 6, 2022 meeting. Wilmington’s city council will vote on two contentious resolutions next month, both sponsored by Shané Darby.  The first resolution asks …