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Seats are part-time. Welcome to the Wilmington City Council page. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, We thank you for visiting our page.

District members generally respond to constituent concerns in their geographical areas and hold committee leadership positions, while at-large members tend to focus on their specific committee objectives and constituents concerns We encourage you to browse the page and learn more about what Council is working on to promote the health, safety and general well-being of our great city.

10/30/2026

Join us NEXT WEEK for our upcoming City Council and Committee meetings. You can participate in several ways: in person in the Council Chambers or Council Committee Room at 800 N. French Street in the Louis L. Redding City County Building, on our page here, on WITN22 YouTube page Channel 22, online at WITN22.org, on TV by tuning in to Comcast Channel 22, or via Zoom.

Citizens wishing to be heard on issues are encouraged to voice their concerns at the appropriate meeting. To view the agenda, agenda items, and instructions on how you can join a meeting via Zoom, visit our Events Calendar at https://www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com/events/ and click on the meeting you’re interested in joining.

10/29/2026

📢 FRIENDLY REMINDER: BUDGET TOWN HALL on Thursday, October 29. Wilmington City Council Members, including 4th District Councilwoman Michelle Harlee, Chair of the Finance and Economic Development Committee, 5th District Councilwoman Christian Willauer, and 6th District Councilwoman Yolanda M. McCoy, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, will host its third of four community Budget Town Halls to help residents better understand the City's Fiscal Year 2028 budget process, financial priorities and long-term fiscal outlook.

UPCOMING TOWN HALL TONIGHT:
📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
🏛️ 5TH & 6TH Districts
📍 William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center
501 N Madison St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
🕕 6–7 p.m.

💡 WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
✅ How the City budget works and where funding goes
✅ City Council's role in the budget process
✅ Current financial concerns and five-year projections
✅ Budget priorities advocated for by Council
✅ How residents can stay informed and participate in the budget process

💬 These community meetings provide an opportunity for residents to ask questions, share their perspectives and engage directly with their elected representatives about Wilmington's financial future.

📝 TAKE THE WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY BUDGET SURVEY!
Your voice matters! Wilmington City Council encourages residents to complete the Community Budget Survey to share their priorities and provide input on the City's budget. Your feedback will help Council better understand the needs and concerns of the communities it serves.

🔗 Take the survey here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/DTadja4KS1

🔗 Learn more about the City's budget review process and download the Budget Town Hall Presentation here:
https://www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com/.../budget-review.../

10/29/2026

Council Recognition Resolutions: 🎉🇩🇴🇵🇷🇲🇽🇨🇴Earlier this month, during Wilmington City Council’s Regular Meeting, At-Large Councilwoman Maria D. Cabrera proudly sponsored a recognition resolution honoring five outstanding individuals and organizations whose leadership, service, and dedication continue to strengthen Wilmington’s Hispanic community.

🏆 Meet our 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Honorees:

🌟 Rebeca Gómez | Dominican Café
Continuing a family legacy of more than 40 years, Rebeca has helped make Dominican Café a beloved Hilltop neighborhood gathering place while giving back through food donations and community initiatives.

🌟 Ana Naranjo | AnaviGroup
Empowering Hispanic families, entrepreneurs, and small businesses through financial services, education, and resources that create opportunities for economic growth.

🌟 Siloé Restoration House Inc.
Led by Pastor Josué Figueroa Miranda, this ministry has spent a decade transforming families through outreach, education, wellness initiatives, and opportunities for professional development.

🌟 Coro San Pablo
For more than 50 years, this beloved choir has preserved Hispanic faith, music, and cultural traditions, uplifting generations through song and community fellowship. 🎶

🌟 Delaware Hispanic Commission
Championing Hispanic Delawareans by expanding opportunities, strengthening civic engagement, and advancing conversations around education, economic development, and community empowerment.

Councilwoman Cabrera and Wilmington City Council proudly recognize these honorees for their lasting contributions to our city and their commitment to preserving Hispanic heritage for generations to come.

¡Felicidades a todos! 🎉❤️

📸 Photography by Yesenia Taveras, Director of Communications for Wilmington City Council.

10/29/2026

✨ OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS: Honoring a Legacy of Service & Community Impact! 👏🏽 Some people leave a lasting impact on their community, and Ms. Jean Washington is one of them! After nearly three decades of dedicated service to Wilmington residents, Ms. Washington’s legacy will live on through the newly dedicated Jean Washington Community Room at Lutheran Community Services (LCS) on Baynard Boulevard. 🏡❤️

A beloved mentor, advocate, and pillar of the Wilmington community, Ms. Washington has spent years uplifting families, supporting neighbors, and making a difference in countless lives.

Council Members Coby Owens (1st District) and Alexander Hackett (At-Large) joined Lutheran Community Services leadership, community partners, and residents to celebrate this well-deserved honor and the exciting opportunities this new space will bring!

More than just a meeting room, the Jean Washington Community Room will serve as a hub for education, empowerment, and community connection, offering:

📚 GED courses and educational opportunities

🔬 STEM activities and youth programming

💃 Zumba and wellness classes

👩🏽‍🍳 Cooking classes and community activities

💼 Professional development and continuing education

🧸 A dedicated kids' corner for little learners

As Ms. Washington begins her retirement, her commitment to serving others will continue to inspire generations of Wilmington residents. Congratulations, Ms. Jean Washington! Thank you for nearly 30 years of compassion, leadership, and dedication to our community. Your legacy is now part of a space where neighbors can continue to learn, grow, and thrive together!

📸 Photography by Yesenia Taveras, Director of Communications for Wilmington City Council.

10/29/2026

🍎📚 OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS: CELEBRATING THE LEADERS WHO HELP WILMINGTON STUDENTS SUCCEED! 🎓✨Behind every thriving school is a dedicated principal working tirelessly to inspire students, support families, and create opportunities for the next generation! ❤️

✨ Earlier this month, Wilmington City Councilmembers Latisha Bracy, Shané Darby, and Coby Owens, in partnership with Lightwork Enterprise, came together to celebrate the incredible leaders shaping the future of Wilmington's students during the inaugural Red Clay Consolidated School District Elementary Principals Back-to-School Appreciation Breakfast at Park Café.

The special gathering provided an opportunity to recognize outstanding school leadership, strengthen community partnerships, and remind our principals just how much their dedication means to Wilmington's children and families.

🏆 SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

🌟 Principal Christopher Romano of William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary was recognized for his innovative leadership and the success of his “We Rise Wednesdays” program.

🌟 Dr. Rasheen Booker of Joseph E. Johnson Elementary was honored for his extraordinary commitment to students and for consistently going above and beyond to support the families he serves.

📚 CONNECTING THE DOTS IN EDUCATION

Dr. Brittany C. Powell, Director of Wilmington City Council's Office of Education Advocacy, shared her vision for strengthening educational partnerships and connecting students, families, and schools with the resources they need to succeed.

The breakfast also welcomed Red Clay Interim Superintendent Dr. Hugh Broomall, Senior Director Mark Pruitt, principals Kimberly Price and Deborah Ashton, Dean Anthonay Gray-Bolden, and Board Members José Matthews, Susan Sander, and AJé English.

To our school principals: THANK YOU! Your leadership extends far beyond the classroom. You are mentors, advocates, problem-solvers, and champions for Wilmington's children.

📸 Photography by Yesenia Taveras, Director of Communications for Wilmington City Council.

10/28/2026

🎉🏀 SIX YEARS OF ADVOCACY. ONE MAJOR COMMUNITY VICTORY! A new chapter begins for Wilmington’s Eastlake neighborhood! Today, October 28, 2nd District Councilmember Shané Darby celebrates the long-awaited grand reopening of 30th Street Park (Eastlake Park) following six years of advocacy, community engagement, and legislative action.

WHAT’S NEW?
🛝 Renovated playground
🏀 Upgraded basketball courts
🏡 New pavilion and seating areas
🍔 Picnic spaces and outdoor grills
💚 Enhanced gathering spaces for families

For Councilwoman Darby, this investment is personal.

🗣️ “This isn’t just another park in my district. This is home. I grew up on 26th and Creston, played at this park as a little girl, and watched all three of my children make memories here,” said Councilwoman Darby.

From early efforts led by City Council President Trippi Congo to Councilwoman Darby’s continued advocacy, this transformation reflects years of persistence and collaboration.

👏 Special recognition goes to the 30th Street Community Civic Association, neighborhood residents, the City of Wilmington, Parks and Recreation, the Philadelphia 76ers organization, and community partners who helped make this possible!

Although a previously scheduled commitment prevents Councilwoman Darby from attending, At-Large Councilmember Alexander Hackett will deliver remarks on her behalf.

📍 GRAND REOPENING
🗓️ Wednesday, October 28, 2026
🕟 4:30 p.m.
📍 3000 Block of North Madison Street, Wilmington

💬 “Our work doesn’t end with a ribbon-cutting. We must maintain this park, protect it, and continue investing in the families who call this neighborhood home,” said Councilwoman Darby.

10/28/2026

Council Recognition Resolutions: Earlier this month, during City Council's Regular Meeting, 4th District Councilwoman Michelle Harlee recognized Nataki Oliver for her outstanding achievement in her professional career in art, design, and marketing.

The sponsored resolution for Nataki Oliver reads as follows:

Sponsor: Council Member Michelle Harlee

WHEREAS, it is the sense of City Council to honor individuals and organizations who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and deserving of recognition and acknowledgment. Nataki Oliver is one such individual; and

WHEREAS, a Wilmington native with a passion for the arts from a young age, Nataki studied art history, design, and marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, New York, before building a career in corporate marketing and ultimately pursuing her vision of creating greater opportunities for artists in her hometown; and

WHEREAS, in 2018, Nataki founded the Sold Firm Art Gallery to address the need for greater gallery space for Black and Brown artists, providing opportunities for emerging and established artists, while fostering community engagement through Art Night Markets, workshops, and artist talks; and

WHEREAS, through her work, Nataki has brought the work of diverse artists to spaces at Bank of America, Delaware State University, HBCU Week, Winterthur, The Delaware Contemporary, and the 76ers, featuring a range of visual art including painting, sculpture, and photography; and

WHEREAS, a dedicated advocate for visual artists and youth empowerment, Nataki created Art Space at Route 9 Library, a 12-week visual arts program that provides Delaware teens with opportunities to strengthen their artistic abilities, build confidence, and receive compensation for their participation. The program is now in its fifth successful year; and

WHEREAS, after eight years of operating the Sold Firm Art Gallery on Tatnall Street, Nataki recently closed the gallery’s doors. She will be beginning a new chapter as an appointee to the Delaware State Arts Council, representing the City of Wilmington.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILMINGTON, that this Council is pleased to recognize Nataki Oliver for her contributions to Wilmington’s visual arts community and congratulates her on her appointment to the Delaware State Arts Council. “Job well done.”

📸 Photography by Marialic Sanchez-Torres, Communications Assistant for Wilmington City Council.

10/27/2026

🗓 Happening Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. 🗓 Join us for our Health, Environmental, Aging & Disabilities Committee Meeting. To view the agenda and to download legislation that will be discussed during the meeting, visit https://www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com/event/health-environmental-aging-disabilities-committee-meeting-13/

AGENDA NOTICE

A Resolution Warning Against Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Public Health Concern (Sponsor: Johnson)

📍 Council Committee Room of the Louis L. Redding City County building located at 800 North French Street, in Wilmington.
Link Here ➡️ https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88112263703
Or by Telephone 📞 646) 931-3860 or (929) 205-6099
You will be asked for the Webinar ID. Enter 881 1226 3703 then #. Press # again when prompted to immediately enter the meeting.

10/27/2026

WILMINGTON RESIDENTS: The Security Deposit & First Month’s Rental Assistance Program is coming soon, but applications are not open yet.
Check back in mid-to-late December for updates on when and how to apply.

Stay updated through the City’s Department of Real Estate and Housing: https://www.wilmingtonde.gov/government/city-departments/department-of-real-estate-and-housing

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: This program would provide eligible residents within the City of Wilmington with up to $1000 toward a security deposit and/or up to $1000 toward first month’s rent, for up to $2000 total in assistance. Applicants will only be eligible to receive assistance once in a 24-month period starting from the last prior approved application.

Eligibility:
✅Current City of Wilmington residents
✅Household income below 80% of the Area Median Income
✅Currently renting a residence in the City;
✅Currently or newly employed by the City; or
✅Employed as a schoolteacher.

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Wilmington, DE
19801

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