Hoey Stevenson to speak to League of Women Voters Nov. 14

Seeking insight into the workings of the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission, the League of Women Voters of Sussex County Delaware will host Kim Hoey Stevenson at its League, Libations and Learning gathering from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov.  14, at Iron Hill Brewery near Rehoboth Beach. Stevenson will share her insights and reflections from six years of service as vice chair of the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission. Anyone interested in an insider’s view is welcome to attend.

“Sussex County citizens are increasingly vocal in their concerns about the critical lack of affordable housing despite seemingly uncontrolled development county-wide,” said Martha Rothenberg, league president. “The Sussex County Council needs to develop innovative approaches to meet these challenges. We believe that the insights and recommendations from Kim Hoey Stevenson’s years of public service can help council members find solutions to these issues.” 

Prior to her appointment to the county commission, Stevenson served as vice chair of the Milford Planning Commission. An award-winning writer and journalist, she is a Delaware native currently living in Lewes.

Stevenson was recently named as a 2023 Delaware Division of the Arts Emerging Artist for Literature: Fiction. A graduate of Wake Forest University, she drew on her degree in psychology to co-author the book, "Overcoming Misfortune: Children Who Beat the Odds.” She is also the mentor coordinator for the Cape Henlopen School District.

Stevenson’s presentation will follow dinner with separate checks. Participants will have ample time for questions and discussion. Seating is limited and preregistration is required. For more information and to register, go to sussexlwv.org.