new castle county government

The county received about $11 million in funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the SIPPRA Family HOPE Project.

The County Executive will now appoint the Board's chairperson, a decision that was previously left to the Boardmembers.

County officials expect to mail sewer bills to residents in the last week of January.

Councilmembers will vote on the ordinance Nov. 18.

New County Councilmembers heard the resolution presenting the partnership with Delaware Family Hope at Tuesday’s Council meeting.

Council members passed an ordinance to develop a payment plan for residents.

The original age for retirement was 55.

While the process was revenue neutral for the county, residents could see increases or decreases in their property tax.

County Executive Marcus Henry detailed initiatives for the county's economic wellbeing.

If approved, Councilmembers would craft a bill for state legislators seeking the ability to impose a local tax alongside state taxes for recreational marijuana products.