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ANNOUNCEMENT: In accordance with Governor Carney’s recently issued Proclamation, coupled with the Governor’s Declaration of a State of Emergency, New Castle County Council is holding this meeting as a ZOOM telephone and video conference, utilizing Webinar. The link to join the meeting via computer, smart device, or smart phone is: https://zoom.us/j/377322142
You may also call into the meeting (audio) using the following call in numbers: 1-312-626-6799 or +1-646-558-8656 or +1-346-248-7799 or +1-669-900-9128 or +1-253-215-8782 or +1-301-715-8592 Then enter the Webinar ID: 377 322 142. If you do not have a good connection with one, please try the others. Additional information regarding phone functionality during the meeting is available at: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360029527911-Live-Training-Webinars
Members of the public joining the meeting utilizing the link or the call-in number will be provided an opportunity to make comments in real time. A comment period will be administered by a moderator to ensure everyone has an opportunity to comment. You will not be able to speak until called upon by the moderator. There are functions in the program that allow you to do this. Please see the link in the previous paragraph.
The County Council is the legislative branch of New Castle County government. The council body includes 13 council members elected from each of 12 districts and the council president, who is elected at-large. The County Council studies issues that affect the operation of the government and the citizens it represents. Council writes and passes laws and resolutions that improve the operation and protect the health and welfare of the citizens of New Castle County. Council members serve staggered four-year terms.
- Karen Hartley-Nagle, President
- Kenneth R. Woods, District 1
- Dee Durham, District 2
- Janet Kilpatrick, District 3
- Penrose Hollins, District 4
- Lisa Diller, District 5
- David Carter, District 6
- George Smiley, District 7
- John Cartier, District 8
- Timothy Sheldon, District 9
- Jea P. Street, District 10
- David Tackett, District 11
- Bill Bell, District 12
Council & Committee Meetings
Council Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in Council Chambers. All committee meetings are held in the eighth floor conference room unless otherwise noted. Subcommittees meet whenever necessary.
View Current Committee and Sub-Committee Chairs
Agendas, Minutes & Audio Files
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. Please contact Nellie Hill, Clerk of Council, at 302-395-8388 for a copy of a committee meeting’s audio file or any updated information.