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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 […]
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 […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter November 5, 2021
Wilmington City Council is accepting Redistricting Maps/Proposals from the Public for consideration Did you know that drawing new boundaries for Wilmington’s eight districts is not a process only reserved for […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter November 1, 2021
Wilmington City Council holds Third Redistricting Committee/Public Hearing meeting The Wilmington City Council Redistricting Committee met for the third time on Thursday, October 28, 2021, to discuss the Committee’s Progress, to review […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter October 1, 2021
Council Members join Sister Theresa Marie Elitz in building dedication The Family Counseling Center of St. Paul’s celebrated and dedicated their new Amanecer Counseling & Resource Center building at 301 N. […]
Wilmington City Council President’s call for transparency and urgency has gone unanswered from Wilmington’s Police Department
News and Information From the Wilmington City Council Press Alert Friday, October 1, 2021 Wilmington City Council President’s call for transparency and urgency has gone unanswered from Wilmington’s Police Department […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter September 24, 2021
#OneCouncil team joins AIDS Walk Delaware Wilmington City Council had their second “One Council” community event on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the Brandywine Park during this year’s 35th annual AIDS Walk […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter September 17, 2021
City Council Proclaims Hispanic Heritage Month The Latin American Community Center (LACC) President & CEO Maria Matos, Board of Directors, and staff members joined Wilmington City Council President Ernest “Trippi” […]
Press Release | Council Member Zanthia Oliver’s 3rd District Light Up The Eastside
News and Information From the Wilmington City Council Press Alert Tuesday, September 14, 2021 3rd District Council Member Zanthia Oliver sponsors “Light Up the Eastside” Event in Partnership with […]
Daniel Walker Honored As Part Of Delaware Business Times 40 Under 40
Daniel Walker honored as part of Delaware Business Times 40 Under 40 Wilmington City Council Members and staff would like to congratulate our City Council Chief of Staff, Daniel Walker, […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter September 4, 2021
Hurricane Ida Resources Updates Mayor Purzycki, in partnership with the Governor’s office and the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), issued updated information last night for residents and businesses […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter August 27, 2021
Wilmington City Council holds First Redistricting Committee/Public Hearing meeting The Wilmington City Council Redistricting Committee met for the first time on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, which can be viewed here. […]
Wilmington Begins The Process Of Redistricting
Tuesday, August 22, 2021 Wilmington City Council begins the process of Redistricting the city’s eight Councilmanic Districts Link to Wilmington City Council’s redistricting process: www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com/redistricting (Wilmington, DE) – The City […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter August 13, 2021
Wilmington City Council is Back in Session Wilmington City Council will be back in session next week. For the first time in 18 months, since Covid-19 pushed all council meetings […]
The process of redistricting Wilmington is set to begin
(Wilmington, DE) – The City of Wilmington will begin the process of redistricting its councilmanic districts the week of August 23, 2021. Per City Code/Charter, Sec. 2-32, the process, which […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter August 6, 2021
The Warehouse Grand Opening Day Third District Council Member Zanthia Oliver, Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki, The WRK Group Chief Executive Officer Logan Herring, and Wilmington City Council President Ernest “Trippi” Congo […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter July 28, 2021
Wilmington Announces One-week Limited Parking Ticket Amnesty Mayor Mike Purzycki announced that parking tickets issued to residents this week for failure to move a vehicle for street cleaning and for failure […]
Wilmington City Council Newsletter July 15, 2021
City Council’s Legislative Break (WILMINGTON, DE) – On July 8, 2021, Wilmington’s City Council held its last meeting before going on the annual legislative break. You can view the meeting on WITN’s YouTube […]
Virtual Community Conversation Event offered to Wilmington Community Members to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act Funds
(Wilmington, DE) – Wilmington City Council President Ernest “Trippi” Congo held a virtual community conversation event for Wilmington community members on July 6, 2021 to discuss the roughly $55 million […]
Council President to host virtual town-hall discussion at 6:00PM on July 6 re: American Rescue Plan Act funds
Please join us tonight as City Council President Ernest “Trippi” Congo, II will host a virtual community conversation to receive feedback from the community on how Wilmington’s $55 million in […]
Salesianum School Announces $12 Million Gift from Jacklyn and Miguel Bezos (’63)
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Mayor Purzycki Shares Announcement from Salesianum School About $12 Million Gift from Jacklyn and Miguel Bezos (’63) The historic gift will create 24 scholarships, with preference […]
Wilmington City Council President Congo and Council Members Condemn Gun Violence and Announce Support to Grassroots Organizations
Wilmington – Today, May 13 at 11:30am, City Council President Ernest “Trippi” Congo, II was joined by Council Member Zanthia Oliver (3rd District), Council Member Michelle Harlee (4th District), Council Member Bregetta Fields (5th District), Council […]
Kuumba Academy Students Meet With Council & Mayor
Wilmington – Today, May 7th at 10:00am students from Kuumba Academy, supported by teacher Salimata Linguer, peacefully marched from their school on 12th and N. French Streets to the Louis L. […]
Mayor Purzycki Announces Wilmington Police Body-Worn Camera Program to Launch
Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and Police Chief Robert Tracy today announced continued progress toward accountability and transparency in City policing and community engagement through the implementation of a Body-Worn Camera […]
Council President Ernest “Trippi” Congo and Wilmington City Council Offer Response to Mayor’s 2022 Budget Address
Wilmington – It has been one year since the pandemic closed schools and businesses and forced our community to shelter in place. The mandatory isolation of households combined with the […]
Council Members Fields and Spadola join Pastor Ben at Food and Clothing Giveaway in Wilmington’s S.U.N. Park
WILMINGTON – New Council Members Bregetta Fields (5th District) and James Spadola (At-Large) celebrated the significant contributions of Pastor Sandra Ben and the Safe United Neighborhoods (S.U.N.) organization on February […]
Wilmington City Council Passes Housing Ordinance in a 10-3 vote
Wilmington – Last night, Wilmington City Council passed Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance No. 21-006, An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 34 of the City Code to revise certain provisions of […]
Councilwoman Oliver Joined by State Sen. Brown to Celebrate New Townhomes at Historic Walt’s Way
WILMINGTON – Saturday, February 13th, Third District Wilmington City Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver joined along with Senator Darius Brown and Mrs. Sheppard, the wife of Harry Sheppard officially cut the ribbon […]
Wilmington City Council officials react to the passage of Senate Bill 31 and Senate Bill 32
WILMINGTON – Yesterday, Delaware’s General Assembly passed Senate Bill 31 (an equal rights amendment to Delaware’s constitution) and the Senate passed Senate Bill 32 (The CROWN Act), two initiatives supported […]
108th Session of City Council Assumes Office – Approves Staff and New Committee Assignments
WILMINGTON – Last night, during the 108th Session of City Council’s operational meeting, City Treasurer DeWayne Sims, Council President Ernest “Trippi” Congo, and the members of Wilmington City Council were […]
CITY COUNCIL TO SWEAR IN SHANE’ DARBY AS 2ND DISTRICT COUNCILMEMBER
On Tuesday November 10th, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., Wilmington City Council will swear in Shane’ Darby as Wilmington’s 2nd District Councilmember. Pursuant to Section 2-101 of the City Charter, if there […]
Governor Carney Announces this week’s COVID 19 Testing Sites
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), announced a substantial list of community testing sites this […]