PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman Shané Darby Invites Residents to Join Wilmington’s Reintegration Subcommittee Community Outreach Event on November 14

November 10, 2026

Councilwoman Shané Darby Invites Residents to Join Wilmington’s Reintegration Subcommittee Community Outreach Event on November 14
Residents Invited to Review Proposed Recommendations on Halfway Houses, Group Homes, Reintegration Services, and Neighborhood Safety.

WILMINGTON, DE — The Wilmington Reintegration Subcommittee will host a community outreach event on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at NoMa Library, located at 3905 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19802.

The event will provide residents with an opportunity to learn about the subcommittee’s findings, review proposed recommendations to Wilmington City Council, and share feedback before the recommendations are finalized.

Background: Resolution 25-041

The Reintegration Subcommittee was established through Resolution 25-041, sponsored by Councilwoman Shané Darby and co-sponsored by Councilmembers Chris Johnson and Christian Willauer.

Adopted by Wilmington City Council on July 3, 2025, the resolution established the Reintegration Subcommittee under the Community Development and Urban Planning Committee.

The resolution was introduced in response to community concerns regarding the placement, zoning, and oversight of halfway houses and group homes for registered sex offenders, particularly near schools, childcare facilities, and residential neighborhoods.

The subcommittee was tasked with examining existing zoning laws, state statutes, municipal regulations, and practices in other jurisdictions to develop recommendations that balance public safety, rehabilitation, and community stability.

Its responsibilities include evaluating current policies, assessing their impact on neighborhoods, reviewing reintegration practices, and identifying potential legislative changes.

Community Input Before Recommendations Are Submitted
As the subcommittee prepares recommendations for City Council, members are seeking feedback directly from Wilmington residents.

“Community input is an important part of this process. Before recommendations are submitted to City Council, residents should have an opportunity to understand what has been learned, ask questions, and share their experiences,” said Haneef Salaam, Chairperson of the Reintegration Subcommittee. “Our goal is to support a process that considers successful reintegration, public safety, and the well-being of Wilmington neighborhoods.”

The community outreach event will provide an opportunity to:

• Learn about the subcommittee’s research, findings, and discussions.
• Review proposed recommendations for Wilmington City Council.
• Discuss the operation and oversight of halfway houses and group homes.
• Share concerns about neighborhood safety and community stability.
• Explore ways to strengthen rehabilitation and reintegration services.
• Provide feedback to help inform the subcommittee’s final recommendations.

Residents, neighborhood associations, community organizations, service providers, formerly incarcerated individuals, families, and other interested stakeholders are encouraged to participate.

The committee welcomes your thoughts during and after the community listening event. Please use this form to share your thoughts, questions or concerns:

Wilmington City Council Reintegration Committee Feedback Form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiU98m4CWIqlV-s69gX8ga7fBWrRMY-r4o0Lj7U87fb1JAjA/viewform

Event Details
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reintegration-subcommittee-community-outreach-event-tickets-2004665108303
Event: Reintegration Subcommittee Community Outreach Event
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: NoMa Library
Address: 3905 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19802

Admission: Free and open to the public
Food: Provided

The subcommittee encourages residents to attend, ask questions, and share their perspectives as it works toward developing recommendations for Wilmington City Council.

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Yesenia Taveras
Director of Communications
Wilmington City Council | City of Wilmington, DE
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Email: ytaveras@wilmingtonde.gov
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