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PRESIDENT SHABAZZ ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEWLY REDESIGNED WEBSITE
Wilmington, Del (Thursday, September 21, 2017) – As part of City Council’s efforts to serve, inform, and engage residents of Wilmington more effectively and efficiently, President Hanifa Shabazz today announced […]
All Hands on Deck to Address Crime and its After-effects on Wilmington’s Children, Youth and Families
The Wilmington News Journal recently published a very powerful, compelling series, “Growing Up Under Fire”, describing the epidemic of crime in our city. I was initially skeptical, indeed cynical, when […]
City Council to Meet to Discuss Commission Report and Policy Improvements
Wilmington, Del (September 5, 2017) – Last week the Council Organization Commission submitted their final report to Council President Hanifa Shabazz. The report, which was delivered to Council’s office by […]
5th District Hosts Community Conversation with Council Event
President Shabazz, Councilman Turner, and Chief Tracy Discuss Public Safety in 8th District WHO: Hanifa Shabazz, Wilmington City Council President; Councilman Va’Shun Turner (5th District); At-Large Members of Council; Robert […]
Statement by Wilmington City Council on Attempted Shooting of Officers
Wilmington, DE (August 25, 2017) Wilmington City Council issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s gun violence: “Yesterday evening, officers with the Wilmington Police Department and the State of […]
Wilmington City Council Issues Statement on Recent Hate Crime in the 7th District
Wilmington, DE (August 24, 2017) Wilmington City Council issued the following statement in response to Wednesday’s hate crime incident in Woodlawn: “Yesterday’s incident of hate, intimidation, and vandalism was truly […]
President Shabazz Issued the Following Statement Regarding Attorney General’s FOIA Opinion
Wilmington, Del. (August 14, 2017) Wilmington City Council President Hanifa Shabazz issued the following statement in response to the Attorney General’s Office opinion regarding the “open meetings” provision of the […]
Statement by Wilmington City Council Regarding FOIA Petition Opinion
Wilmington, Del. (August 11, 2017) Wilmington City Council President Hanifa Shabazz issued the following statement in response to today’s Attorney General opinion: “Today’s opinion from the Attorney General’s Office regarding […]
Statement by Wilmington City Council on Veto of House Bill 85
Wilmington, DE (July 20, 2017) Wilmington City Council issued the following statement in response to Governor Carney’s veto of House Substitute 1 for House Bill 85: “On behalf of Wilmington […]
Statement by Wilmington City Council Regarding Transparency in Spending
Wilmington, Del. (July 18, 2017) Wilmington City Council President Hanifa Shabazz issued the following statement in response to a recent article in the News Journal regarding transparency and oversight of […]
Statement by Wilmington City Council on Decision to Hold Vote on Curfew Ordinance
Wilmington, DE (June 15, 2017) Wilmington City Council issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s gun violence: “It’s important that Wilmington Police and their law enforcement partners have access […]
Statement by Wilmington City Council on Recent Violence in the City
Wilmington, DE (June 7, 2017) Wilmington City Council issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s gun violence: “Yesterday’s violence, that resulted in a mother and her six-year-old being shot, […]
Mayor Purzycki and 3rd District Council Member Oliver Rededicate Youth Playground at Brown Burton Winchester Park
Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and 3rd District Council Member Zanthia Oliver were joined today by Council President Hanifa Shabazz and Council Member Ciro Adams for a ceremony officially dedicating a […]
Spotlight on Wilmington at the National League of Cities Conference
CDC Final Report and Recommendations Garner Praise from Organizers and Attendees During last week’s National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference in Washington, DC — in the presence of […]
Statement by Wilmington City Council on Recent Violence in the City
Wilmington City Council issued the following statement in response to recent incidents of gun violence: All of Wilmington woke up this morning to the horror of another shooting resulting in […]
Statement by Wilmington City Council on Recent Violence in the City
Wilmington, DE (February 24, 2017) Wilmington City Council issued the following statement in response to recent incidents of gun violence: All of Wilmington woke up this morning to the horror […]
Councilman Turner Issues a Call to Action to Address Crime
Fifth District Wilmington City Councilman Va’Shun Turner issued a call to action for “men and male organizations” to come together for a community meeting to address violent crime in Wilmington. […]
CDC Community Advisory Council Issues Its Report on the Prevention of Youth Violence and Ways to Ensure the Positive Development of Young People
The report is the culmination of work over the past year to identify actions steps to prevent citizens from becoming involved in the criminal justice system Wilmington, New Castle County […]
Multi-Jurisdictional Law Enforcement and Community Engagement Operation is Announced to Curb Gun Violence in Wilmington
Mayor Purzycki said lawlessness won’t be tolerated; a joint police operation will focus on criminal activity and seek community support for the effort Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki said today that […]
Wilmington City Council Staff in Place
Executive team and other key staff announced City Council President Hanifa Shabazz announced the appointments of Gary Fullman as Chief of Staff, Marchelle Basnight as Chief Financial Officer & Policy […]
Council President-elect Hanifa Shabazz Receives Another Title of President as Head of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials
Shabazz will serve a one-year term for a national organization that represents the interests of 213 individuals in 40 states Wilmington City Council President-elect Hanifa Shabazz was elected to another […]
Council President Gregory and President-elect Shabazz Thank Salesianum School and Look Forward to Representative Potter’s Efforts to Find Funding for the Renovation of Baynard Stadium
Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory and Council President-elect Shabazz today expressed their appreciation to Salesianum School for its willingness to raise as much as $20 million dollars in private […]
City Council Committee to Review Baynard Stadium Lease Proposal
Council’s Education, Youth and Families Committee Chair Nnamdi Chukwuocha Urges Citizens to attend the council committee meeting on November 14 A proposed long-term lease granting Salesianum School the authority to […]
Council Member Shabazz Urges the Public to Support Stormin Norman’s Turkey Giveaway for Seniors and Families
This is the 34th year of the volunteer-driven program that has fed in excess of 75,000 people throughout Delaware Wilmington City Council Member Hanifa Shabazz (D-4th District) today urged the […]
Mayor Williams and City Council President Gregory Announce a Long-Term Lease Proposal with Salesianum School for the Management and Maintenance of Baynard Stadium
The city, state and school have negotiated a long-term lease that will be reviewed by City Council before a final vote is scheduled Mayor Dennis P. Williams, City Council President […]
City Council Member Darius Brown and the Redding House Foundation Celebrate Civil Rights Icon Louis L. Redding, Esq.
A ceremony to unveil an historical marker for Attorney Redding is held at the current site of the Redding family home on 11th Street on the East Side Third District […]
Wilmington City Council Member Justen Wright Announces Annual College Scholarship Award Recipients
40 Wilmington Students Will Receive a $500 Financial Assist to Help Further Their Higher Education Goals Wilmington City Council Member Justen Wright today announced the recipients of his annual college […]
City to Work Job Fair Set for September 7 at the Redding City/County Building from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Council Member Darius Brown hosts City Hall event to match employees with employers; job seekers should bring their resumes and their desire to work Both private and public employers will […]
Council Member Darius Brown to Participate on National Panel to Help Cities Evaluate Their Fiscal Conditions
National League of Cities event in Pittsburgh will feature the release of the 2016 City Fiscal Conditions Report Third District Council Member Darius Brown, a member of Wilmington City Council’s […]
Groundbreaking and Street Renaming Ceremony Held for Townhomes at Walt’s Way, A New Northeast Housing Community of the Wilmington Housing Partnership
Council Member Darius Brown hosts the event to support the WHP’s mission to solidify the Vandever Avenue neighborhood corridor with four new homes The Wilmington Housing Partnership (WHP) broke ground […]
Renovation of the Kirkwood Street Basketball Courts is Celebrated by the City and Community
The $51,000 project, which includes new court surfaces, backboards and player benches, also marks the return home of the Eastside SILK Basketball League A popular City-owned sports and recreational facility […]
Wilmington City Council Urges Citizens to License Their Dogs
City Council shares news about licensing from the State of Delaware which manages animal control services in the City of Wilmington Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory is joining his […]
Wilmington City Council Agenda for the Meeting of Thursday, August 18, 2016
A synopsis for each Ordinance and Resolution has been added to assist citizens with their understanding of the legislation Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory, on behalf of all Members […]
Wilmington City Council to Sponsor a Day of Peace and Remembrance on Saturday (August 20) in Rodney Square
The community will come together to remember victims of violence and promote peace and understanding throughout the City Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory, on behalf of all members of […]
City Council Member Darius Brown Hosts Community Event with Comcast and the WHA to Help Bridge the Digital Divide
Comcast has partnered with HUD’s ConnectHome initiative to expand Internet Essentials to public housing and HUD-assisted residents Third District Wilmington City Council Member Darius Brown has partnered with the Wilmington […]
Wilmington City Council Commends Chemours for Staying in Wilmington
Council President Theo Gregory issues a statement on behalf of the entire council “Wilmington City Council commends Chemours for its decision to continue to locate its global headquarters in Wilmington. […]
Wilmington City Council Member Bob Williams Urges Citizens to Support Better Block 2016
West Side Grows Together will redesign the 500 and 600 blocks of Union Street August 1 through August 3 to show the potential for revitalized economic activity Wilmington City Council […]
Bishop Aretha Morton will be Honored on Sunday, July 24 at 3:30 p.m. with a Ceremonial Street Renaming Event
Washington Street, between 5th and 6th Streets, will be renamed “Bishop Aretha E. Morton Way” to honor the Preacher, Pastor, Chaplain and Community Leader Bishop Aretha E. Morton, the first […]
Council President Gregory Creates a Citizen Commission to Study the Future Structure and Organization of Wilmington City Council
Gregory says it is time to look again at the size and functions of future City Councils based on the City’s population and citizen needs Wilmington City Council has given […]
FREE Financial Literacy/Money Management Presentation Scheduled for Wednesday, July 20 at Noon
The session at the Redding City/County Building will focus on how credit works, obtaining credit and keeping a healthy credit report in place Third District Council Member Darius Brown, a […]
Wilmington City Council Agenda for the Meeting of Thursday, July 14, 2016
Council will begin a month-long recess after Thursday’s meeting and resume its summer schedule with meetings on August 18 and 25 Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory, on behalf of […]
Council President Gregory Urges Federal Gov’t to Extend Student Debt Deferral/Forgiveness Program
City leader says such a program would require that students live in urban, suburban or rural areas affected by poverty and economic disadvantage Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory believes […]
Council Member Hanifa Shabazz Moves Financial Assistance Program for Property Owners from Idea to Reality
The 4th District representative learned of a warranty program for water and sewer lines at a National League of Cities meeting and brought the idea to Wilmington; City Council approved […]
Wilmington City Council Agenda for the Meeting of Thursday, July 7, 2016
Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory, on behalf of all Members of Council, invites citizens to attend the next meeting of City Council which will be held Thursday, July 7, […]
Wilmington City Council Supports Black Caucus Position That State Senate Owes the Children of Wilmington a Vote on Education Reforms
Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory today joined with his Council colleagues in urging the Delaware State Senate to vote on a pair of Delaware House approved measures that will […]
Wilmington City Council Member Hanifa Shabazz Goes to Dover to Support Education Reforms and to Tout CDC Report
Wilmington City Council Member Hanifa Shabazz was at Legislative Hall in Dover today to join elected and community leaders in supporting passage of legislation to reform the education system for […]
Health Concerns Related to Mosquito Breeding and Bites are the Subject of Special City Council Committee Meeting Thursday, June 30
State mosquito control officials and the City’s Licenses and Inspections Department (L&I) will appear before a joint Wilmington City Council committee meeting next week for a televised presentation to citizens […]
EPA Grant Produces Environmental Employment and Training Successes for 35 Local Residents
What a difference a year makes, especially for 35 local residents seeking job prospects in various environmental service fields. Last year at this time, the Wilmington-based Brownfields Workforce Development and […]
City Council Mourns the Loss of Community Leader Gina DelleDonne
Gina’s community and political base was centered in her beloved Little Italy neighborhood but her compassion for Wilmington and its citizens extended citywide Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory joined […]
Council Member Darius Brown’s Paid Parental Leave Legislation is Approved by City Council
Legislation affords the City’s 270 non-union employees 20 days of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child six years or younger; the new employee benefit could be […]