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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 […]
Statement on the Passing of former City Council Member At-Large Loretta Walsh
News and Information From the Wilmington City Council Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Statement on the Passing of former City Council Member At-Large Loretta Walsh Loretta Walsh served seven terms on City […]
Wilmington City Council appoints new Chief of Staff during Regular Meeting
Thursday, October 20, 2022 Wilmington City Council appoints new Chief of Staff during Regular Meeting Wilmington, DE – City Council President Ernest “Trippi” Congo II made the motion to appoint Mona A. […]
Council Member James Spadola Aims to Raise Awareness about a Recent Assault and Robbery to one of Wilmington’s Longtime Business Owner
News and Information From At-Large Council Member James Spadola Press Alert Monday, October 3, 2022 Council Member James Spadola Aims to Raise Awareness about a Recent Assault and Robbery to […]
At-Large City Council Member Loretta Walsh Announces Resignation
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 At-Large City Council Member Loretta Walsh Announces Resignation Council to fill Vacancy in December 2022 Loretta Walsh served seven terms on City Council as an At-Large Council Member […]
Former At-Large Councilwoman Rysheema Dixon’s official Viewing and Home Going Announcement
This is Rysheema Dixon’s official viewing and Home Going Announcement. Her family, friends and team would like to thank you for all your support and prayers during this sensitive and […]
Statement on the Passing of former City Council Member At-Large Rysheema Dixon
Friday, September 16, 2022 Statement on the Passing of former City Council Member At-Large Rysheema Dixon Rysheema Dixon served as Council Member At-Large from January 2017 to January 2022. Photo Courtesy […]
3rd District Council Member Zanthia Oliver Encourages Members of the Public to attend an “Eminent Domain” Information Event on June 22 at the Wilmington PAL
Press Alert Wednesday, June 22, 2022 3rd District Council Member Zanthia Oliver Encourages Members of the Public to attend an “Eminent Domain” Information Event on June 22 at the Wilmington PAL On Wednesday, […]
2nd District Council Member Shané Darby Aims to Develop a Landlord Engagement Strategy
Press Alert Tuesday, June 21, 2022 2nd District Council Member Shané Darby Aims to Develop a Landlord Engagement Strategy Council Member Darby partners with the National League of Cities and […]
Proposed Changes are Coming to Wilmington’s Charter
On Thursday, June 16, 2022, City Council President Ernest “Trippi” Congo sponsored legislation to amend the Wilmington City Charter during City Council’s regular meeting.President Congo’s proposed city charter amendments have three main components:Agenda […]
Wilmington City Council Approves the City’s FY2023 Budget
Thursday, May 19, 2022 Wilmington City Council Approves the City’s FY2023 Budget The approved budget includes a 6.0% Property Tax increase and a 5% Water Sewer rate increase for City residents Mayor Mike […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter May 10, 2022
Upcoming Council Meetings Join us for our upcoming City Council and Committee meetings in May 2022. You can participate in several ways: on our Facebook page here, on WITN22 YouTube page here, online […]
Wilmington City Council participates in Youth In City Government Day
On May 5, 2022, members of the Wilmington City Council participated in this year’s Youth In City GovernmentProgram virtually and in person in Council Chambers located in the Louis L. Redding City/County […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter April 8, 2022
FY 2023 City Council Budget Hearings Continue Wilmington City Council’s 2023 fiscal year budget hearings are well into this year’s virtual hearings on Mayor Mike Purzycki’s proposed budget. To date, eight […]
Delaware Press Association announces eleven awards for Wilmington City Council Members, Council Staff, and WITN-22 Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Wilmington City Council Members, Council Staff, and WITN-22 Staff win Top Honors from Delaware Press Association Delaware Press Association announces eleven awards for Wilmington City Council Members, […]
Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Address and Budget Hearings Newsletter
Mayor Mike Purzycki to propose a Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget and Water/Sewer Budget during the Annual State of the City Address Mayor Mike Purzycki will deliver the FY […]
Wilmington’s 2nd District receives DART Bus Stop Improvements
Monday, March 7, 2022 Wilmington’s 2nd District receives DART Bus Stop Improvements Councilwoman Shané Darby works with DART to install new bus shelters. Wilmington City Councilwoman Shané Darby of the […]
Wilmington City Council Swears in At-Large Council Member Albert Mills
Thursday, March 3, 2022 Wilmington City Council Swears in At-Large Council Member Albert MillsAlbert Mills replaces former Councilwoman Rysheema Dixon. WILMINGTON – Albert Mills, a native of Wilmington and lifelong resident […]
Wilmington City Council Recommends Albert Mills for Vacant At-Large Council Seat
Friday, February 25, 2022 Wilmington City Council Recommends Albert Mills for Vacant At-Large Council Seat The Committee of the Whole will propose the resolution for a vote by the full […]
Wilmington City Council approves a Down-payment and Settlement Assistance Program
Thursday, February 17, 2022 Wilmington City Council approves Substitute No.1 to Ordinance 21-056 to Create a Down-payment and Settlement Assistance Program The Wilmington First Start Home Ownership Down Payment and […]
3rd District Council Member Zanthia Oliver sponsors “Local Minority Contractors Meeting”
Press Alert Monday, February 14, 2022 3rd District Council Member Zanthia Oliver sponsors “Local Minority Contractors Meeting” in Partnership with DelDOT and several City Departments On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, […]
City Council Announces Names of At-Large Qualified Candidates
Thursday, February 10, 2022 City Council Announces Names of At-Large Qualified Candidates Nineteen (19) candidates have qualified to fill the seat as verified by the Department of Elections. Wilmington – On January […]
From the Desk of City Council President Ernest Trippi Congo
Wilmington City Council President seeks transparent practices and accountability from Wilmington Police Chief Robert J. Tracy The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) Chief Robert J. Tracy has demonstrated resistance and a pattern of failure to provide […]
Wilmington City Council Recap | January 26, 2022
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 City Council Recap: Wilmington City Council approves a Resolution of No Confidence in Chief Robert J. Tracy and the Wilmington Police Department Practices Wilmington – During […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter January 7, 2022
Council Approves Redistricting Ordinance 21-060 to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code Wilmington City Council approved an ordnance that amends Chapter 2 of the City Code to Redistrict the Councilmanic Districts […]
At-Large City Council Member Rysheema Dixon Announces Resignation
At-Large City Council Member Rysheema Dixon Announces Resignation Council to fill Vacancy in early 2022 Rysheema Dixon served as Council Member At-Large from January 2017 to January 2022. Photo Courtesy of […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter December 17, 2021
Redistricting Ordinance 21-060 gets voted out of Committee On Thursday, December 16, 2021, City Council’s Redistricting Committee voted the Report (Redistricting Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code to Redistrict the […]
Wilmington City Council Recap | December 9, 2021
PRESS RELEASE Thursday, December 9, 2021 City Council Recap: Wilmington City Council Introduces an Ordinance to Redistrict the Councilmanic Districts and approves American Rescue Plan Act Funds Wilmington – Tonight, during […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter December 3, 2021
Upcoming Redistricting Committee Meeting will include a Draft Ordinance On Monday, December 6, 2021, City Council’s Redistricting Committee will meet for an official map proposal and public hearing to discuss new […]
New Law Counts Incarcerated Persons at their last known Home Addresses for Redistricting
Wilmington City Council approved a new ordnance that amends Chapter 2 of the City Code to require City Council and its Redistricting Committee to count incarcerated individuals in the City […]