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The Wilmington Police Department has never had an independent, external audit conducted.

Currently, the zoning for the properties allows for a maximum of three stories. The proposed building, which will have stepped massing, will have 12 stories at its tallest point.

Darby added from her meetings with local stakeholders, this process would ease administrative labor for the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

Wilmington City Council approved the annexation initially, which included 7 parcels of land totaling about 4 acres.

The trust would focus on constructing, purchasing and maintaining permanently affordable homes, prioritizing rental and homeownership units, along with homeless shelters and supportive housing units.

The new Charter Advisory Board's role is to scrutinize the current charter and come up with recommendations for changes that would benefit the public.

Darby’s ordinance grew out of a conversation with New Castle County Councilmember Penrose Hollins, who has spent years prioritizing housing in his legislative work.

City Councilmember Shané Darby offered a resolution to create a transition plan for Christina Park’s unhoused residents.

Spadola was re-elected as a Republican in 2024 but changed his party affiliation to the Democratic Party in October 2025.

Carney’s plan would see $16 million go toward construction projects to bring affordable units to residents for the first 10 years of operation. Some Councilmembers want to see that money go toward other efforts like rental assistance.