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Delaware Local Government Day celebrated May 13 in Dover
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May 21, 2025
Gov. Matt Meyer signed a proclamation recognizing May 13, 2025, as Delaware Local Government Day. This is a celebration of local officials organized by the Delaware League of Local Governments and hosted by Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay. Shown at the signing ceremony are (l-r) DLLG Executive Director Dr. Kevin Spence; Rep. Stephanie Bolden, D-Wilmington; Georgetown Mayor Bill West; Meyer; DLLG president and Clayton Mayor Nick Smith; and Faye West, Bill’s wife.
About 60 local elected officials and town managers were honored May 13 in Dover by Delaware’s General Assembly, lieutenant governor and governor via the long-standing tradition of Delaware Local Government Day. Rep. Stephanie Bolden, far left, recognizes Delaware League of Local Governments Executive Committee members. Shown are (l-r) Bethany Beach Mayor Ron Calef; Dewey Beach Commissioner Paul Bauer; Georgetown mayor and DLLG Vice President Bill West; Middletown Mayor Kenny Branner; Clayton mayor and DLLG President Nick Smith; Milford Vice Mayor Jason James; and Millville Mayor Ron Belinko.
More than 60 locally elected officials and other leaders gathered May 13 on the steps inside Legislative Hall where they received a proclamation from Gov. Matt Meyer for their work representing Delaware residents.
Delaware local officials gathered May 13 in the office of Gov. Matt Meyer for Delaware Local Government Day, an annual celebration organized by the Delaware League of Local Governments and hosted by the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. DLLG Executive Director Dr. Kevin J. Spence, center, holds a signed proclamation of the day from Gov. Matt Meyer.
The Delaware League of Local Governments and the Lieutenant Governor’s Office annually celebrate locally elected officials during Delaware Local Government Day. This year, the DLLG Executive Committee members attended a private reception May 13 in the office of newly elected Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay. Shown are (l-r) Heather Contant, Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation director of government and community relations; Millville Mayor Ron Belinko; Bethany Beach Mayor Ron Calef; Milford Vice Mayor Jason James; Smyrna Vice Mayor Corrine Upshur; Dewey Beach Commissioner Paul Bauer; Evans Gay; Middletown Mayor Kenny Branner; Georgetown Mayor Bill West; Newark City Manager Tom Coleman; DLLG Executive Director Kevin Spence; and Clayton Mayor Nick Smith.
