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:Â 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. Resolution 0413, sponsored by Councilwoman Yolanda McCoy, District 6, authorizes the Wilmington Police Departmentâs grant application to the Delaware Criminal Justice Council in the amount of $363,000. The funds will be …
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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 didnât past. The discussion in Thursday nightâs Wilmington City Council meeting was in response to public comments Purzycki made describing the councilâs new law to keep city jobs open to only city …
This Weekâs Top Headlines Include Wilmington council: Make parents pay for childâs car crimes Bill banning paying disabled less takes effect this month Another alcohol bill kicks off this yearâs General Assembly Wilmington considering $3.5 million subsidy plan for EMS services Police actively investigating threats at Newark High William Penn wins Flight-A opener over Appo High Click on the image …
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 â typically teenagers …
Wilmington’s had lots of parking news in recent days. First, the Wilmington City Council last week passed a new law that starting Jan. 1 wil reduce parking tickets from $40 to $25 for people who pay the fine within 14 days of getting the ticket. On Tuesday, the city announced it is installing parking kiosks and eliminating parking meters, work …
Three members of the Wilmington City Council â including the president â on Monday protested Mayor Mike Purzyckiâs decision to no longer require city residency for current and newly hired employees. âWe 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,â said District …
A proposed Wilmington ordinance that would require employers with 250 or more workers to give a two-week notice and compensation for schedule changes will hurt businesses, employees and city employment, business leaders say. Thatâs one of the criticisms of Councilwoman ShanĂ© Darbyâs Ordinance 034, which would apply to retail, hospitality and food service businesses. The proposed law was read to …
A Wilmington City Council ordinance that would prevent nepotism failed to pass Thursday night after initially garnering strong support in a committee last month. The ordinance got five yes votes, five no and two âpresentâ votes, meaning it lacked the numbers it needed to succeed. Ordinance 0273, sponsored by Councilman James Spadola, would prohibit members of the council from hiring …
