New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry said his administration will continue cooperating fully with auditors and legislators as they examine the controversial property reassessment process. “New Castle County residents have made clear they want a thorough review of the reassessment process, and our office has supported that effort from the moment the original request was made by two County Council …
Want to get involved in your community and help orchestrate change? There’s plenty of openings. New Castle County is inviting civic-minded residents to apply for open positions on a range of advisory boards and commissions that help shape county policy and community development. From land preservation to public art, the county is looking to fill vacancies on 15 boards and …
The New Castle County Government has announced the return of its “Great Schools, Clean Streams” contest, an environmental education competition that encourages local schools to raise awareness about improving water quality. Now in its 10th year, the contest will begin on March 24 and run through April 11, offering schools a chance to win a share of a $15,000 prize …
New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry signed a county ordinance that extends the deadline for property owners to formally appeal their reassessed property values with the Board of Assessment Review. The ordinance, sponsored by Councilman George Smiley, was voted on this morning in a special session with all members present voting for its passage. The ordinance officially extends the current …
Colonel James (Jamie) J. Leonard III has been sworn in as the new chief of police for the New Castle County Division of Police and promoted to colonel from his previous rank as captain. “Jamie is a highly accomplished law enforcement officer and has a proven track record of success and dedication to public safety,” New Castle County Executive Marcus …
Michael Rodriguez of Newark thought Delaware’s two leading gubernatorial candidates – Matt Meyer and Bethany Hall-Long – led campaigns that were too distasteful to vote for. So the 34-year-old voted for environmentalist Colin O’Mara in Tuesday’s primary elections at North Star Elementary School in Hockessin. “I’m a Democrat, but I absolutely respect bipartisanship,” he said. “I think that’s the …
