07/03/09

“It’s great. We showed that the legislative members are concerned about the issue and our natural resources and want to protect them. Our goal was to inform people and we succeeded,” said Richard Schneider, an environmentalist who campaigned for the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 7, which calls on the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to label closed-cycle cooling systems one of the best technologies available for reducing fish kills in industrial facilities.

“I also want to recognize the state employees who have, along with many others in Delaware, been asked to contribute to this budget solution. I want them to know how I appreciate their sacrifice and the hard work they do every day,” said Gov. Jack Markell, after lawmakers approved 2.5 percent pay cuts through furloughs to balance the state’s $3.09 billion budget.

“As a citizen devoted to the democratic process, I believe the complainants walk a very dark path. They disrespect voters and use legal threats to discourage political participation. I come from a perspective that deeply respects voters and celebrates a democratic process that allows and encourages as many citizens as possible to express their views. Encouraging citizens to vote is a charge to which I plead guilty.” – Save Our City member Nancy Martin on recently filed complaints against the Rehoboth Beach political action committee of illegal or fraudulent activity related to the 2008 and 2009 elections.

06/26

“Whatever we do to state employees, when we get the money, we will undo. State workers are our priority, and if the recession ends in midyear, we will restore that money. That is a priority for all of us in the House,” said House Majority Leader Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach.

“We could call him on the cell phone, and he would be whispering, ‘I can’t talk now. I’m in a meeting with the governor.’ If he saw our numbers come up, he always took our phone calls. That’s how much he valued his family,” said Polly Mervine, daughter of Sen. Thurman Adams, D-Bridgeville, who died Tuesday, June 23.

“We need to have conversations about the character of the county.” - Bill McGowan, cooperative extension agent, commenting during a recent Heart and Soul of Sussex town meeting.

06/19

“This is strictly a delaying tactic,” said Sen. George Bunting, D-Bethany Beach, of a proposed amendment to House Concurrent Resolution 7, which seeks to require closed-cycle cooling systems on facilities drawing cooling water from Delaware waterways.

“It’s a short-sighted effort to generate income,” said Dale Lomas, co-owner of Atlantic Liquors Inc. “I’m really disappointed that they would actually try something like this,” he said, referring to a proposal to allow beer and wine sales at grocery stores.

“We’ve got to find a way out, or our government will shut down in July,” said Sen. Gary Simpson, R-Milford, about the lack of consensus in Legislative Hall.

“In Sussex County, awareness is low, incentives and enforcement is minimal, and it somehow seems to be acceptable to continue building much the same way we did 20 years ago when we had no knowledge of the longer-term impacts.” – Lewes-area resident Christina Love, commenting on the approval of rezoning for the Pelican Landing shopping center along Route 24.

06/12

“Anyone that’s dropping a butt is littering.” – Lewes City Councilwoman Barbara Vaughan commenting on efforts to reduce cigarette butt litter throughout the city.

“We need to make it real simple: one lot, one vote.” – Sussex County Councilman George Cole, commenting on a proposed ordinance to allow the county to do roadwork in subdivisions.

“We wanted to have it done earlier, but we want it done correctly.” - Darrel Cole, director of Delaware Department of Transportation public relations, commenting on the continuing investigation to determine the cause of the embankment failures at the Indian River bridge site. The investigation has nothing to do with the current construction project.

“It’s a hybrid. We had to think about the tourists as well as our residents. So I think we worked hard on trying to achieve a good balance there.” – Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Pat Coluzzi on the new city website, which will go online Monday, June 15.

“I’ll stand over here, so when they shoot at me, they won’t hit you.” Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach, to Rep. Gerald Hocker, R-Ocean View, standing before Dewey Beach Town Council.

06/5/09

“If we don’t cut salaries, I don’t know how we’ll get out of this dilemma, other than laying people off,” said Speaker of the House Bob Gilligan, D-Wilmington, referring to the 33,000 people working for the state.

“In the millions it’s cost us environmentally, with fish and crabs killed, in my opinion, there’s a huge price to be put on that,” said Sen. George Bunting, D-Bethany Beach, of the number of fish killed each year in cooling water intakes at the Indian River power plant. Bunting co-sponsored House Concurrent Resolution 7, calling for environmental officials to require closed-cycle cooling on all facilities operating on Delaware waters. The measure passed the House unanimously Tuesday, June 2.

“It’s hard to put it into words. It’s like a rebirth. It’s a reestablishment of the maritime history of Lewes.” – Gary Stabley, former Overfalls Maritime Museum Foundation president, commenting on the return of the Lightship Overfalls to Lewes.

05/29/09

“This is a 25-year project. It’s hard to get people involved in things they’re not going to see in their lifetime.” – Mike Rawl, Greater Lewes Foundation acting executive director, commenting on public participation in the FutureScan study.

05/22/09

“We had to get real creative with funding sources, and we used no rainy day funds.” Susan Webb, Sussex County finance director, commenting on the fiscal 2010 budget.

05/15/09

“At this point it appears that the very unfortunate patient events are isolated to one hospital. It’s premature to speculate on the relationship, if any, between the patient reactions and our product.” – Erin Gardiner, Baxter Healthcare Corp. spokeswoman, commenting on heparin produced by the company and Beebe Medical Center inferences linking the drug to two patient deaths.

“Studies, a lot of times, are used to put something on the back burner. Now, having the availability of something in Sussex? I don’t know. I don’t know what will occur.” - Sen. George Bunting, D-Bethany Beach, referring to the recent passage of an expanded gambling bill.

05/08/09

“We are very sensitive about environmental issues. This doesn’t happen – we always get the proper permitting.” – Darrel Cole, DelDOT spokesman, commenting on state and federal permitting violations concerning a ditch drainage project along Fowler Beach Road in Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge.

05/01/09

“I don’t know what his final game is. Or maybe his employee salary reduction was being used as some sort of bargaining chip for something else. I gotta think there’s something else we’re not seeing. Maybe it’s his proposal to get additional casinos,” said Sen. Gary Simpson, R-Milford about Gov. Jack Markell’s budget proposal.

“Conceptually, I’m in favor of it. But this is not a slam-dunk.” – Jay Carmean, Lewes Board of Public Works, commenting on the need for a detailed feasibility study for a proposed centralized solar-electric generation system.

04/24/09

“We essentially created an extremely powerful entity. Now, the racinos are extremely powerful,” said Sen. George Bunting, D-Bethany Beach, who supports the proposed Millsboro racino. “Giving three entities the exclusive rights is an opportunity no other entity in Delaware has,” Bunting said.

“We don’t want to be the first town in the First State to be killed by the last shopping center,” said John Mateyko, spokesman for Managing Growth Around Lewes, commenting on the proposed Townsend Village Centre on the outskirts of Lewes. He claims the type of complex being proposed is outdated by 20 years.

04/17/09

“Del Pointe is a really a big Vineyards (at Nassau Valley) with a racetrack.” – Preston Schell, Del Pointe Resort & Racino principal, comparing the lifestyle community his company is building west of Five Points with the harness racing track, slots casino, indoor water park and other amenities Schell wants to build near Millsboro.

“We’re not trying to take the governor to task here. Our letter is a suggestion he asked for,” said House Minority Whip Danny Short, R-Seaford. The Republican Caucus sent a four-page letter to Gov. Jack Markell detailing how the state could save money.

04/10/09

“We have 8.9 percent unemployment in Sussex County. If this was a company coming to Wilmington bringing these kind of jobs, we’d be doing everything we could to get them here,” said House Majority Leader Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach. He referred to the Del Pointe resort and racino proposal for Millsboro.

“We want to put our representatives on notice that we are serious. We can fire you by not voting for you. If you don’t start representing our wishes – if you don’t get it – we will fire you.” - Steve Hyle, one of the organizers of the Georgetown Tax Day Tea Party, commenting on one of the reasons for the event.

04/03/09

“We don’t plan on running a bar, and I have no interest in attracting a bar business.” – Donald Vechery, owner of The Surfing Crab, commenting on a letter of protest opposing his liquor license application filed with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission by nearby property owners.

“We’re willing to pay for trees as a good neighbor; however, we’re told to have them configured by the town. We feel we’ve earned the right for that good neighbor policy to go in both directions,” said Dogfish Head brewery owner Sam Calagione. He referred to expansion plans for a Milton brewery and executives’ attempts to listen to and alleviate neighbor complaints.

“We have always prided ourselves on low taxes. But the time may come to either reduce services or raise taxes 1 cent or 2 cents [per $100 of assessed value.]” – Sussex County Councilman George Cole, commenting during a discussion on options to increase property taxes at the Tuesday, March 31 meeting.

“Isn’t it a club?” – A question asked by Sussex County Councilwoman Joan Deaver that led to a possible solution for the Rehoboth Beach Film Society to stay at its Truitt Avenue location. The society ran into problems with resident objections when asking for rezoning. Being classified as a private club allows the society to apply for a conditional use, which is not opposed by residents.

03/27/09

“This is just one more example of Sussex County being left out of the economy initiative of state government,” said Preston Schell, principal of Del Pointe, a proposed 377-acre gambling and entertainment complex on Route 113.

“They say it’s filling the hole in a doughnut, but it’s really putting cyanide in the Kool-Aid and we are being forced to drink it.” - Diana Fink, Lewes resident speaking against a proposed zoning change along Route 24.

“There is a sulfur shortage in Sussex County. It used to come in the air and now we have to buy it.” – Sussex County Councilman Sam Wilson, who is also a farmer, said going green is causing a problem, as he commented on plans to use green technology to build a new paramedics station near Laurel. It’s estimated that going green at the facility will cut down on 240 pounds of sulfur dioxide emissions.

03/20/09

“In 2010, we’re still looking at huge shortfalls by that asteroid that hit on Monday,” said Rep. Joe Booth, R-Georgetown. He referred to the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council, which revised state revenue estimates for 2010, increasing the state budget shortfall to $750 million.

“I’ve been hearing calls about his background and age to run a large department. There is going to be some controversy over his nomination,” said Sen. George Bunting, D-Bethany Beach, who said some senators debate whether Collin O’Mara has the capabilities to run the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

“The Cove always had a kind of cafeteria, kind of sterile feeling. We’re going for something cozier.” – Jim Baeurle, president of Dewey Beach Enterprises, on the redesign of Crabbers Cove

03/13/09

“We’ve taken down more trees than we’ve put up, and that’s not a healthy practice. If any part of the city budget is kept it should be trees.” – Larry Wiley, chairman, Lewes Parks & Recreation, commenting at a recent Lewes Mayor and Council draft budget review meeting.

“I’m making what a two-year PFC is making in Rehoboth. If they cut benefits, a lot of people would leave.” Sgt. Clif Dempsey, nine-year veteran of the Dewey Beach Police Department, responding to fears of benefits cuts

“Farmers would rather cut off their arm than sell the farm.” - Sussex County Council President Vance Phillips speaking to members of the League of Women Voters of Sussex County.

03/06/09

“We are assisting them; we do whatever we can to help them.” – Rehoboth Beach Police Chief Keith Banks, commenting on the Secret Service detail assigned to protect Vice President Joe Biden. He was in Rehoboth Beach Friday, Feb. 27, to speak to members of the Delaware State Teachers Association.

“Finally, finally we can get it right in American education.” – Vice President Joe Biden speaking to members of the Delaware State Teachers Association in Rehoboth Beach.

“The opposition asserted on the radio, in the newspaper and to everyone that would listen that the money is in the budget. The district has gone on the record to say it isn’t. Only one side can be correct,” said Rehoboth Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization co-president Scott Cinnamon, asking the Cape Henlopen school board to authorize a committee to look for technology funding after district voters rejected a tax transfer referendum Feb. 24.

“We show you every time you have an election we can outvote you,” said Cape Henlopen school board member Noble Prettyman during a heated discussion with fellow board members at a March 3 meeting. Prettyman was referring to Milton’s vote in the failed Feb 24 technology referendum.

02/27/09

“That was the vision of the past council. We should get a new vision. It’s important for county government to stay in town.” - Sussex County Councilman George Cole, commenting on a proposal to build a new county administration building outside Georgetown.

“We need to consider our staffing needs – we are not busy anymore.” Sussex County Council President Vance Phillips said, as county officials contemplate mounting deficits.

“It’s got to go through these screens before it’s discharged. There’s no floating toilet paper or that sort of thing.” – Rehoboth Beach Mayor Sam Cooper refuting fears that if the city builds an ocean outfall it will be dumping raw waste into the ocean.

“It’s very disappointing. I’m hopeful we’ll be able to find a way to get our kids what they need to succeed,” said Scott Cinnamon, president of the Rehoboth Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization, on the failure of the Cape Henlopen School District’s tax transfer referendum.

02/20/09

“Once we enter the tournament and get above that canal we have to be ready for anything. We are trying to win a state championship here…nothing less.” Cape Henlopen boys basketball coach Dwight Tingle, to his team Tuesday, Feb. 17, after the Vikings beat Sussex Tech 49-32.

“I’m frustrated with the mayor’s lack of desire to cooperate with her fellow commissioners and be a team player.” – Dewey Commissioner Diane Hanson on the council’s failed attempt to establish a personnel policy committee.

02/13/09

“It’s no different than buying a cup of coffee and throwing the container down on the ground.” – Lewes Mayor Jim Ford commenting on smokers who toss cigarette butts, which are sometimes still burning, onto city streets. Ford asked police to step up litter law enforcement and to be especially watchful of those who improperly discard smoking materials.

02/06/09

“The joined PTOs will scrutinize the use of this money, and it will be used for technology and nothing else. We will audit this every step, to the penny, if it passes. It will go to what the board says it will go to,” said Dave Warick, vice president of the Rehoboth Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization, about funds the school board hopes to use for technology. The district will hold a transfer referendum Tuesday, Feb. 24.

“We thought to put a stop to state-funded travel. If we’re asking state agencies to save money, we should do the same. It doesn’t say legislators can’t travel, it’s just not going to be paid for by the state,” said House Majority Leader Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach. He referred to a ban on travel for legislators this fiscal year.

“We’re told that mice have been found struggling in the sticky mess, and that they are thrown away while fully conscious. Customers state that the garden/seasonal departments often smell like death due to the bodies rotting in the trash,” said Tori Perry, a senior cruetly case worker with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. She said she’s received a dozen complaints about mice being trapped with glue traps at the Lowe’s store at Five Points.

01/30/09

“I’m not about to sign away my rights. There is no freedom of speech there.” Dan Kramer refusing to take part in a new Sussex County Council public participation process. The Greenwood-area resident normally comments at the end of most meetings.

01/23/09

“It’s a program that, in the greater scheme of things, is pretty small compared to roads and other things, but it’s still very valuable.” – Mark Chura, executive director of Delaware Greenways, commenting on Lewes’ efforts to gain Scenic & Historic Byway designation.

“Anything like this makes us realize we have so much more in common than that which divides us,” said Gov. Jack Markell at an interfaith service held Wednesday, Jan. 21, the first in a series of events held to celebrate his inauguration as the 73rd governor.

“It took us 200 years to drain Delaware, and it will take decades to restore it,” said John Hughes, former secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, on the department’s efforts to restore stream functions to ditches dug across the state to drain farmland.

“We may need to restructure this government to be more efficient.” Sussex County Council President Vance Phillips, commenting on an estimated $7.7 million budget deficit.

“Well, this is all very encouraging.” Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Dennis Barbour after hearing about decreased revenues in the first draft of the city budget and reflecting on the U.S. economy.

01/16/09

“Absent significant rate increases, we’re not going in a good direction.” – Jay Carmean, Lewes Board of Public Works, commenting at a recent special meeting with Lewes Mayor and Council.

“I have no idea why this is happening. Somebody has something against us. All we’re trying to do is run a small business. Businesses are leaving this town,” said Joanne Mattioni, owner of Bark Avenue in Milton. Milton officials are pressing criminal charges against Mattioni for operating a dog grooming business without a license.

“You can’t feed someone the word of God if they’re hungry.” - Dale Dunning of Lewes, coordinator of Jusst Sooup Ministry, on her reason for starting a soup kitchen.

“If the town solicitor would take it upon herself to just bring some consistency, I know that’s my song and some people say consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds. And it might well be the case.” – Henlopen Acres Commissioner David Hill on granting authority to Town Solicitor Tempe Steen to fix the wording of an ordinance on parking.

“Traffic just keeps coming and at some point we are going to drown in cars.” - Barbara Vaughan, Lewes councilwoman, commenting during a county council public hearing on the proposed Hunters Walk development on Kings Highway.

01/09/08

“Our county government has been bleeding money for three years,” said Sussex County Council President Vance Phillips, commenting on a projected $5-million budget shortfall.

“This has nothing to do with the employees. We need to be realistic in this economy – bonuses are not a given thing.” – Dewey Beach Commissioner Diane Hanson on her opposition to Mayor Dell Tush’s decision to award employee bonuses.

“If you look at first glance, you would say things are wonderful, but behind that figure people are spending less. While we were certainly pleased with strong visitation, businesses are still hurting. My sense is that in our area, for the most part, we’re holding our own. But, we’re also holding our breath,” said Carol Everhart, Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, commenting on a 16 percent increase in 2008 Sussex County tourism compared to 2007.

“Gov. Minner, you are the most remarkable – the most inspiring – public servant I’ve ever worked with.” - Vice President-elect Joe Biden during the Jan. 5 tribute dinner for outgoing Gov. Ruth Ann Minner.

01/02/09

“Perhaps it’s better to have lost twice and be quickly forgotten than to have won twice and be remembered for nothing,” said former gubernatorial candidate Bill Lee at a Dec. 18 Republican Christmas gala, referring to two-term Democratic Gov. Ruth Ann Minner.

12/26/08

“No way am I gonna wear that blue suit. The suit, the sleigh and Rudolph’s nose will remain red,” according to an email from Santa Claus, according to Rep. Danny Short, R-Seaford. Short told Republicans at a Dec. 18 Christmas gala that despite sweeping Democratic gains, Santa will remain Republican. He referred to sweeping blue wins from president of the United States to a Democratic governor-elect and including Democratic majorities in both chambers of the General Assembly.

“We have already made a decision. It’s been debated and decided,” said Sussex County Councilman George Cole, commenting during a debate over sewer options between the county and Rehoboth Beach.

“We are facing potential gridlock. The time may come when traffic does not move,” said Lewes Councilwoman Barbara Vaughan, commenting on traffic issues caused by development just outside Lewes city limits.

12/19

“In a rescue, we more expect a fisherman having a heart attack on a party boat than we do having something on fire, so we concentrated on the emergency medical services side.” Craig Stephens, Lewes Fire Department president, explaining why rescue was the priority in designing and building the department’s new fire/rescue boat.

“We think it should be cleaned up. If our upwind neighbors don’t want to clean up their air for the sake of their own citizens, they should for the sake of ours,” said Ali Mirzakhalili, head of the air quality section of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, which has filed a petition with the Environmental Protection Agency to have states upwind of Delaware cut air pollution to help improve Delaware’s air quality.

“There are a lot of emotions out there right now – frustration, anger and confusion,” said Lewes resident Mike Tyler, following a Sussex County Council decision to approve the Governors subdivision on Gills Neck Road in Lewes.

“My clients don’t live in a vacuum and they are keenly aware of the public comments made about the projects. The revisions will be somewhat responsive to those comments,” said attorney Dennis Schrader, commenting on the removal of the L.T. Associates request from the Dec. 16 county council agenda for a change of zone and 520,000-square-foot shopping center complex on a 68-acre parcel off Kings Highway in Lewes. The request will be modified and resubmitted.

“If you don’t like the ordinance, change the ordinance. We follow the ordinance,” said Sussex County Councilman Dale Dukes, as he looked at the audience following a vote to overturn a planning and zoning decision to require buffers on all wetlands in the Senators subdivision off Gills Neck Road in Lewes. Only buffers on state wetlands will be required.

“Ah, I’ve been here awhile.” – Rehoboth Beach Mayor Sam Cooper during a permit of compliance hearing for the Greene Turtle restaurant. Cooper was responding to Greene Turtle co-owner William Frankis, who was arguing that the Sunview Motel, whose second floor the Greene Turtle plans to take over, has been around so long no one knows what the use of its balcony has been over the years.

“Going to the planning commission is like going to get a root canal. This is just like a small filling.” – attorney Gene Lawson to the Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment on why he did not go to the planning commission for a partitioning of property at 44 Park Ave.

12/12/08

“No one takes it personal – it’s all part of the process. There are no hard feelings,” said Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission President Robert Wheatley, commenting on two recent planning and zoning decisions that were overturned on appeal by county council.

“We need to stand shoulder to shoulder to show that we are still very concerned. We want to be there to make sure the council follows the recommendation of planning and zoning,” said Nadine Wick of the Managing Growth Around Lewes Coalition as Lewes residents prepare to attend the Tuesday, Dec. 16 county council meeting. A vote on rezoning of 68 acres off Kings Highway that would pave the way for a 520,000-square-foot commercial center is on the agenda.

12/05/08

“There is no way you can plan for this. You deal with it as it happens,” said Bret Scott, Kent County spokesman on the decision to pump more than a million gallons of raw sewage into the Mispillion River.

“It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy that the mainstream media keeps telling us, ‘We’re poor.’ So, if you keep talking about the world coming to an end, what do you expect? All we keep hearing about is negative, but there’s a lot of positive going on,” said Jim Kiernan, owner of Irish Eyes restaurants. He said the state of the economy is worsened by dismal media attention.

“In good times, people look for a bargain, and in bad times they need a bargain,” said Amy Norgate, Tanger Outlets general manager, commenting on strong Black Friday sales.

“Ordinances are living documents and can be amended later,” said Sussex County attorney James Griffin, as county officials struggle to pass an amended open space ordinance.

11/28/08

“Given the economy much of the revenue base has been trending downward,” said Robert Scogletti, director of policy and external affairs at the state’s Office of Management and Budget. He referred to revenue estimates for the state budget. “They’ve taken well over half a billion dollars for the two-year period,” he said.

“It’s been a great ride for 20 years, and I’ve had a great time doing it. I’m going to miss it,” said Sussex County Councilman Dale Dukes during a tribute party Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Georgetown CHEER Center for three retiring councilmen. Lynn Rogers and Finley Jones are also stepping down.

“When you see that wonderful sand, when you see the sea grass and the salt marshes, when you see the surf fishermen, when you see the sandpipers running back and forth, when you see all the wonderful territory that we have, I want you to take a little moment and thank Charles Calvert V because he is the man that gave it to us.” – Historian Brian Cannon to members of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society during the society’s annual fall luncheon. Cannon gave a presentation about the history of Cape Henlopen and the story of the Maryland-Delaware border.

11/21/08

“We required that the vessel not depart until they fixed their safety gear. But any dockage fees are between the owner-operator and whoever they’re tied up to.” – Cmdr. Michael Antonellis, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay prevention chief, Philadelphia, commenting on Lewes’ efforts to collect unpaid dock fees incurred by Nanami.

“I’m not sure when the good Lord is going to call me. If I could see these four gun mounts restored, I would be able to go peaceful,” said World War II veteran Horace Knowles, commenting on a restoration project at Fort Miles in Cape Henlopen State Park.

11/14/08

“We’re hoping it’s sooner rather than later, but there are many discussions that have to go on.” – Jim Lanard, Bluewater Wind strategic planning, commenting on when a decision could be made on a location for the company’s wind park operations and maintenance facility. Lewes is being considered.

“We are in challenging times. Governor-elect Markell acknowledges that we’re in challenging times, but, he also says you can find opportunity. He also calls this the greatest time for opportunity. He sees the cup half full – that’s why I’m really excited,” said Nancy Targett, a Lewes resident who was chosen to help lead Governor-elect Jack Markell’s transition team.

"The Democrats seemed to always be reactive. The Republicans will be more proactive and not be playing catch-up all the time,” said Sussex County Councilman George Cole, commenting on the change to GOP leadership of county council.

“My feeling is parking revenue to the city is like what foreign oil is to the United States. Everyone says we need it, but we know it’s a terrible thing to have to depend on long-term.” – Rehoboth Beach Planning Commissioner Harvey Shulman on the city’s parking meter revenue.

11/07/08

“We’re not funding any expansions or new buildings. It’s been a bad year for the postal service.” – Dave White, U.S. Postal Service operations analyst, commenting on why the Nassau Post Office won’t expand anytime soon.

“This is basically a reiteration of the state code. Just generally speaking, this is meaningless. This is basically saying we believe in motherhood and apple pie.” – Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Dennis Barbour on conflict of interest guidelines proposed by Commissioner Paul Kuhns. Barbour had proposed his own conflict of interest guidelines that were defeated by the commissioners.