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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 […]

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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 […]

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THE WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER | July 14, 2023

Visit the link here to read the July 14, 2023 Wilmington City Council Newsletter To Subscribe To Our Newsletter Click Here To Read Past Issues Click Here

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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THE WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER |   May 26, 2023

Visit the link here http://eepurl.com/ir-Jkg to read the May 26, 2023 Wilmington City Council Newsletter To Subscribe To Our Newsletter Click Here To Read Past Issues Click Here  

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 – […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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