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 Advisor, Maribel Seijo as City Clerk, David Karas as Legislative & Policy Director, and Antoine Oakley as Director of Communications.
“I am extremely pleased to announce these appointments,” President Shabazz said, “all of whom bring profound experience, sound judgment, and a commitment to public service to their respective roles and responsibilities.”
President Shabazz has also announced the following key staff appointments:
- Jordan Hines, Legislative & Policy Analyst
- Andrea Queen, Legislative Aide/Deputy City Clerk
- Traci Owens, Executive Administrative Assistant
- Ivan Thomas, WITN Station Manager
- Paul Kennard, Production Supervisor
- Paul Colsey, Senior Producer/Director
- Yesenia Taveras, Senior Producer/Director
- Franchon Beeks, Producer/Director
- Lorener Wooten, Producer/Director
- Saquan Stimpson, Producer/Editor
“This is a strong and dynamic team,” said President Shabazz. “Together we move Wilmington forward toward a more accountable, transparent, and proactive legislative body.”
City Council staff was confirmed on Tuesday, January 3rd during the 107th Session Organizational Meeting.
For more information about this news release, contact:
Antoine L. Oakley
Director of Communications
Wilmington City Council
Phone: (302) 576-2149
Email: aloakley@WilmingtonDE.gov