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NEWS RELEASE: Wilmington City Council Embarks on 109th Session with Renewed Spirit of Collaboration and Service
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Wilmington City Council Embarks on 109th Session with Renewed Spirit of Collaboration and Service To watch the 109th Session of Wilmington City Council’s organizational meeting and […]
NEWS RELEASE: New Homeowner Repair Lottery Offers Seniors a Chance to Transform Their Homes
Monday, December 9, 2024 New Homeowner Repair Lottery Offers Seniors a Chance to Transform Their Homes The registration period is now open and closes on Friday, December 20. Wilmington, DE – […]
PRESS RELEASE – Empowering Community Association Leaders: Join Council Member James Spadola and Deputy Attorney General Chris Curtin for a Comprehensive Training Session
Monday, August 26, 2024 Empowering Community Association Leaders: Join Council Member James Spadola and Deputy Attorney General Chris Curtin for a Comprehensive Training Session This event promises to be an […]
NEWS RELEASE: Wilmington City Council Members Held a Press Conference on FY2025 Budget and Water/Sewer Rate Increases
Wilmington City Council Members Held a Press Conference on FY2025 Budget and Water/Sewer Rate Increases A press conference was held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in front […]
NEWS RELEASE: Ceremonial Street Sub-Renaming Honors Community Champion Mercedes M. Fields
Thursday, May 16, 2024 Ceremonial Street Sub-Renaming Honors Community Champion Mercedes M. Fields The 200 Block of N. Madison Street has been designated as Mercedes M. Fields Way in her […]
Youth In Government Day is Celebrated by Wilmington City Council on May 2, 2024
Photography and Graphic Design by Yesenia Taveras, Director of Communications for Wilmington City Council On May 2, 2024, members of the Wilmington City Council participated in this year’s Youth In City […]
NEWS RELEASE: Councilwoman Shané Darby Encourages 2nd District Residents to Join the Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee
Monday, March 11, 2024 Councilwoman Shané Darby Encourages 2nd District Residents to Join the Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee Residents of the 2nd District can submit suggestions for spending the $20,000 in discretionary […]
NEWS RELEASE: Registration for Wilmington’s Homeowner Repair Lottery opens Today, Friday, March 1
Friday, March 1, 2024 Registration for Wilmington’s Homeowner Repair Lottery opens Today, Friday, March 1 Homeowners who qualify could receive repairs worth up to $10,000; on March 19, lottery winners […]
City Council President Trippi Congo Issues Statement Regarding the Passing of the late former Wilmington City Council President Theodore “Ted” Blunt
City Council President Trippi Congo Issues Statement Regarding the Passing of the late former Wilmington City Council President Theodore “Ted” Blunt “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing […]
NEWS RELEASE: Parking fines will be reduced from $40 to $25 if paid within 14 days.
Monday, December 18, 2023 Wilmington City Council Approves Ordinance to Reduce Parking Fines for Early Payments Parking fines will be reduced from $40 to $25 if paid within 14 days. Wilmington, DE – During Wilmington […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver announces “Stop the Use of Opioid Use” Outreach Event
Monday, December 4, 2023 Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver announces “Stop the Use of Opioid Use” Outreach Event 2,000 Door Knockers will be distributed on Wednesday, December 6, at 11 a.m., at […]
NEWS RELEASE: Councilwoman Shané Darby takes part in Local Resident’s Turkey Giveaway
Monday, November 20, 2023 Councilwoman Shané Darby takes part in Local Resident’s Turkey Giveaway Councilwoman Darby donated 20 turkeys to local resident Marcus Thomas’ Annual Turkey Giveaway. Free turkey’s were distributed on November […]
Public Safety Committee Chair, Yolanda M. McCoy, Statement
Thursday, November 9, 2023Wilmington City Council’s Public Safety Committee Chair, Yolanda M. McCoy, Issued the following Statement in Response to the November 13, 2023, Cancelled Public Safety Committee Meeting “I […]
PRESS RELEASE: Black Restaurant Week to Premier in Wilmington
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Black Restaurant Week to Premier in Wilmington Event is being held to recognize and support Black-owned businesses The Mayor’s Office and Wilmington City Council are pleased […]
PRESS RELEASE: Town Hall Meeting to be held Today by Councilwoman Shané Darby
Press Alert Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Town Hall Meeting to be held Today by Councilwoman Shané Darby Local landlords and members of the Wilmington community are encouraged to attend the […]
PRESS RELEASE: Black Restaurant Week to Premier in Wilmington!
Friday, August 25, 2023 Black Restaurant Week to Premier in Wilmington! Join this inaugural event to support Black businesses. Wilmington, DE – The Wilmington City Council, in partnership with the Office of […]
Press Alert: Round Table Discussion with Teens @ New Castle Detention Center-CM Mills, CM Johnson, Pres. Congo
News and Information From the Wilmington City Council Press Alert Who: Council Member Mills, Council Member Johnson, WPD Officer Dan Wilson, President Congo, Mayor Purzycki, and State Rep. Chukwuocha What: Round Table […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington Jaycees to name next Outstanding Young Wilmingtonian
Thursday, August 17, 2023 Wilmington Jaycees to name next Outstanding Young Wilmingtonian At-Large Council Member James Spadola will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Wilmington Jaycees Outstanding Young Wilmingtonian Award Ceremony […]
PRESS RELEASE: City Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver Hosts Youth Fishing Trip
Friday, August 4, 2023 City Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver Hosts Youth Fishing Trip Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver, 3rd District, is hosting a fishing trip for inner-city youth in Grasonville, Maryland, as part […]
PRESS RELEASE: City Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver Distributes New Air Conditioning Units to Seniors
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 City Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver Distributes New Air Conditioning Units to Seniors As part of her partnership with First State Community Action Agency, 3rd District Councilwoman Oliver will distribute the […]
PRESS RELEASE: 6th District Council Member Yolanda McCoy’s Q&A session with Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro
Monday, July 24, 2023 PRESS ALERT Wilmington, DE – To help address the concerns that Wilmington residents have about insurance premiums and the rising prices of auto insurance in the city, 6th […]
PRESS RELEASE: 3rd District Council Member Zanthia Oliver offers another Opportunity for Seniors to apply for FREE Air Conditioners
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 3rd District Council Member Zanthia Oliver offers another Opportunity for Seniors to apply for FREE Air Conditioners Councilwoman Oliver has partnered with First State Community Action Agency […]
THE WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER | July 14, 2023
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PRESS RELEASE: Delaware Resilience Hub Yields Resources For Managing City Heat
Thursday, July 13, 2023 Delaware Resilience Hub Yields Resources For Managing City Heat Today, July 13th from 12 noon to 5 PM, the Delaware Resilience Hub will open a […]
PRESS RELEASE: Some Seniors in the 3rd District will receive FREE Air Conditioners this Summer
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Some Seniors in the 3rd District will receive FREE Air Conditioners this Summer 3rd District City Council Member Zanthia Oliver has partnered with First State Community […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman Shané Darby Announces Availability of up to $20,000 to Help Residential Landlords and up to $25,000 to Help Minority-owned Small Businesses Invest in Energy-Efficiency Improvements
Press Alert Friday, June 30, 2023 Councilwoman Shané Darby Announces Availability of up to $20,000 to Help Residential Landlords and up to $25,000 to Help Minority-owned Small Businesses Invest in […]
THE WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER | June 16, 2023
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PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman Shané Darby partners with 1in7B Foundation to Bring Mobile Services To People Experiencing Homelessness in Wilmington
Press Alert Thursday, June 1, 2023 Councilwoman Shané Darby partners with 1in7B Foundation to Bring Mobile Services To People Experiencing Homelessness in Wilmington On Saturday, June 3, 2023, a mobile trailer with three […]
THE WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER | May 26, 2023
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PRESS RELEASE: 2nd District Council Member Shané Darby to hold Two Town Hall Meetings to Discuss Proposed Ordinance with Local Skilled Laborers in Mind
Press Alert Friday, May 19, 2023 2nd District Council Member Shané Darby to hold Two Town Hall Meetings to Discuss Proposed Ordinance with Local Skilled Laborers in Mind The 1st Town […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington City Council Approves the City’s FY2024 Budget
Thursday, May 18, 2023 Wilmington City Council Passes the City’s FY2024 Budget The approved budget includes a 5.7% Water Sewer rate increase and a 6% increase in stormwater rates for City residents, […]
Wilmington City Council participates in the 2023 Youth In City Government Day program
Photography and Graphic Design by Yesenia Taveras, Director of Communications for Wilmington City Council On May 4, 2023, members of the Wilmington City Council participated in this year’s Youth In City […]
The Late Beatres R. Dunn will be Honored with a Ceremonial Triangle Park Re-Naming Dedication
News and Information From 2nd District Council Member Shané Darby Press Alert Thursday, March 23, 2023 The Late Beatres R. Dunn will be Honored with a Ceremonial Triangle Park Re-Naming Dedication 2nd […]
DOWNTOWN VISIONS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH HONOREE: 4TH DISTRICT COUNCILWOMAN MICHELLE HARLEE
In honor of Women’s History Month, this March Downtown Visions reached out to 4th District Councilwoman Michelle Harlee to share her story. Written by Yesenia Taveras During Women’s History Month I’m […]
NEWS RELEASE: Wilmington City Council Swears in 1st District Council Member Vincent M. White
Friday, February 3, 2023 Wilmington City Council Swears in 1st District Council Member Vincent M. White Vincent M. White replaces the late Councilwoman Linda M. Gray. Vincent M. White serves as […]
IMAC and State Leaders to Address Police Brutality following the Murder of Tyre Nichols
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 IMAC and State Leaders to Address Police Brutality following the Murder of Tyre Nichols A press conference will be held today at 11 a.m. in Peter Spencer Plaza. […]
PRESS RELEASE: City Council to hold Committee of the Whole Meeting for 1st District Vacancy
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 City Council to hold Committee of the Whole Meeting for 1st District Vacancy Three (3) qualified candidates will be interviewed to fill the seat that was left […]
PRESS RELEASE: City Council Announces Names of First District Qualified Candidates
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 City Council Announces Names of First District Qualified Candidates Four (4) candidates have qualified to fill the seat as verified by the Department of Elections. Wilmington – […]
NEWS RELEASE: Dr. Debra Mason Named Coordinator of the City’s Community Public Safety Initiative
Dr. Debra Mason Named Coordinator of the City’s Community Public Safety Initiative The selection completes another phase of the 2022 report from the Community Based Public Safety Collective, which will […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter January 4, 2023
January 5 Wilmington City Council Recap Numerous individuals and organizations are recognized in the Council Chambers during Wilmington City Council’s regular meeting on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at […]
City Council Continues the Process of Filling District 1 Vacancy
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 City Council Continues the Process of Filling District 1 Vacancy Residents of the 1st District interested in filling the vacancy have until January 6, 2023, to […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter December 9, 2022
2022-2025 Strategic Plan of the Wilmington City Council is Adopted During the regular meeting of Wilmington City Council on December 1, 2022, the council adopted its 2022-2025 Strategic Plan of the Wilmington […]
City Council Begins The Process Of Filling District 1 Vacancy
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 City Council Begins The Process Of Filling District 1 Vacancy Residents interested in filling the vacancy have until January 6, 2023, to apply. WILMINGTON – The Wilmington City […]
Wilmington City Council Swears in At-Large Council Member Latisha Bracy
Thursday, December 1, 2022 Wilmington City Council Swears in At-Large Council Member Latisha Bracy Latisha Bracy replaces the late former Councilwoman Loretta Walsh. Latisha Bracy serves as Council Member At-Large beginning […]
Wilmington City Council Recommends Latisha Bracy for Vacant At-Large Council Seat
Monday, November 28, 2022 Wilmington City Council Recommends Latisha Bracy for Vacant At-Large Council SeatThe Committee of the Whole will propose the resolution for a vote by the full body […]
Statement from Wilmington City Council on the passing of the late Councilwoman Linda Gray
Wilmington City Council is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Council Member Linda Gray. Councilwoman Gray died on Monday November 14, 2022 at 6:30PM. She served for […]
City Council Announces Names of At-Large Qualified Candidates to fill Vacancy
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 City Council Announces Names of At-Large Qualified Candidates Sixteen (16) candidates have qualified to fill the seat as verified by the Department of Elections. Wilmington – On […]
Statement on the passing of Council Member Linda Gray by Mayor Purzycki
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Mayor Purzycki Issues Statement Regarding the Passing of Wilmington City Council Member Linda Gray “Wilmington is again mourning the loss of a public servant. […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter November 10, 2022
Upcoming Open-Door Session with President Congo Wilmington City Council President Ernest “Trippi” Congo, II, is inviting members of the public to speak with him during his next Open-Door Session […]
President Congo Releases 22-Month Report
President Congo Releases 22-Month Report The report highlights many positive achievements obtained during the 108th Session of the Wilmington City Council Message From President Ernest “Trippi” Congo II: As […]