Updates from Council President 3/23/20

Hello Wilmington,

On Sunday, March 22nd, 2020, Governor Carney issued a Stay at Home Order for Delawareans. All non-essential businesses are to close effective Tuesday March 24 at 8:00 AM. You can view Governor Carney’s video briefing here. To read the Governor’s Declaration or to view the list of essential and non-essential businesses you may click here.

Wilmington is still open and operating in accordance with the Governor’s declaration, which allows us to continue providing essential services. Click here to view the latest message from the Mayor on City of Wilmington operations.

Our next virtual City Council meeting will be held Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 6:00 pm in which the Mayor will give his Budget Address. The full agenda and the link to the meeting are posted here.

To ensure the safety and well being of our staff and the public, Wilmington City Council employees continue to work remotely, with limited public access to essential staff. Feel free to contact us through our main phone number (302) 576-2140, or through our website www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com. Lastly, we have added a page on the City Council website that continues to provide updated information as we receive it.

Remember to tune in to Comcast channel 22 or visit WITN22 for all of your city news. Be safe and stay vigilant Wilmington.

In Service,

Hanifa Shabazz, President City Council