City of Dover

Community members held a meeting at the Dover East Estates June 20.

The $243.8 million budget includes increases to water, wastewater and electric rates.

Dover residents are invited to attend the event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 26, 2025.

The city charter requires council members receive their salaries. Several council members say they would rather those funds go toward the community.

Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen said city officials partner with local, state and federal bodies to address gun violence in Dover.

Dover's protest is one of six in the state. The protest coincides with President Donald Trump's birthday and the 250th Army anniversary parade in Washington, D.C.

The budget could raise electric rates by 10 percent.

State Sen. Eric Buckson is working with various stakeholders throughout the state to explore the possibility of bringing a Hope Center-like model of care to Kent County.

The quarterly Merchants Committee meeting offered attendees updates on the DDP master plan.

The address focused on Dover's growth and challenges.