WILMINGTON — After five weeks of departmental hearings, Wilmington City Council has concluded its review of Mayor Carney’s proposed $201.6 million general fund and $95.4 million water/sewer utility budget for Fiscal Year 2026. READ: Mayor Carney outlines his $200 M budget at latest Town Hall meeting The Council must now finalize and adopt a balanced budget by June 1, or …
WILMINGTON — The City Council is reviewing a resolution to accept a $63,000 grant from the State of Delaware’s SLEAF (Special Law Enforcement Assistance Fund) program to support new police equipment and community engagement efforts. A resolution discussed at the May 12 Public Safety Committee meeting would allocate $63,000 in state grant funding to the Wilmington Police Department for a …
WILMINGTON — Tensions flared at Wilmington City Council’s Community Development & Urban Planning Committee meeting on May 8, where councilmembers, administration officials, landlords, and tenants clashed over a pair of housing ordinances aimed at addressing affordability and landlord accountability. Rent Escrow Ordinance clears Committee, despite administration pushback 6th District Council Member Yolanda McCoy presented Ordinance 25-018, which would allow …
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, …
WILMINGTON — Building on its recent vote to regulate where marijuana businesses can operate in the city, Wilmington City Council unanimously passed a resolution urging the Delaware General Assembly to authorize a local excise tax of up to 3% on recreational marijuana sales. The move follows Council’s earlier passage of Ordinance 25-013, which amended Chapter 48 of the City Code …
WILMINGTON — City Council has approved an ordinance that significantly raises ambulance fees in Wilmington as the city prepares to take over emergency medical services from St. Francis Hospital. READ: Mayor Carney outlines his $200 M budget at latest Town Hall meeting Ordinance 25-012 passed unanimously among council members present at the May 1 meeting, with 10 votes in favor …
WILMINGTON– In a significant move to regulate recreational marijuana businesses, Wilmington City Council has passed Ordinance 25-013, which amends Chapter 48 of the City Code to permit and regulate the cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and retail sale of marijuana within specific zoning districts in the city. The ordinance is designed to provide a structured framework for the operation of marijuana establishments …
WILMINGTON — Councilwoman Shané Darby is inviting residents of Wilmington’s 2nd District to participate in a community-driven budgeting process that will determine how $20,000 in discretionary funds should be used during the city’s 2026 fiscal year. “As a local government entity, it is imperative that we strengthen civic participation and engagement,” said Councilwoman Darby. “Residents have a voice through participatory …
WILMINGTON — During its April 17 meeting, Wilmington City Council recognized the Lincoln Club of Delaware for nearly a century of dedication to preserving the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and promoting historical education in the state. Third District Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver led the tribute, presenting a resolution that celebrated the club’s 96 years of service. Established in 1929, the …
The Wilmington City Council is taking steps to regulate where recreational marijuana businesses can operate within city limits, focusing on the Riverfront and industrial zones. A newly proposed ordinance aims to align the city’s zoning code with the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, which legalized recreational cannabis statewide and authorized the issuance of 125 licenses for cultivation, manufacturing, retail, and testing. …
WILMINGTON— During its regular meeting on April 3, the Wilmington City Council formally recognized Jacqueline Victoria Means, recently crowned Ms. Caribbean US 2025, for her outstanding achievements in education and community service. The resolution, jointly sponsored by 4th District Councilmember Michelle Harlee and At-Large Councilmember James Spadola, celebrated Means’ accomplishments both on and off the pageant stage. Means, a standout …
WILMINGTON – Wilmington At-Large Councilwoman Latisha Bracy has been appointed to the National League of Cities’ (NLC) 2025 Community and Economic Development Federal Advocacy Committee, where she will serve a one-year term. In this national role, Bracy will help influence federal policy on key issues such as housing, economic opportunity, and community development — areas she has long prioritized in …
