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Local Delaware officials confer with congressional delegation in D.C.
Gathered in Washington, D.C., for the Delaware League of Local Governments Hill Day event are (l-r): Georgetown Councilmember Christina Diaz-Malone, Delaware League of Local Governments Executive Director Kevin Spence, Harrington Assistant City Manager Amanda Marlow, Harrington City Manager Norman Barlow, Clayton mayor and DLLG President Nick Smith, Dover Councilmember David Anderson, U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, Ardencroft Chairperson Ben Gruswitz, U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, Elsmere Town Manager Steven Martin, U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, Clayton Vice Mayor Ryan Paisley, Bethany Beach Mayor Rosemary Hardiman, Millsboro Town Manager Jamie Burk, Smyrna Councilmember Corrine Upshur, Bethany Beach Vice Mayor Ron Calef, Georgetown Town Manager Gene Dvornick, Bethany Beach Assistant Town Manager Terry Tieman, Georgetown mayor and DLLG Vice President Bill West, and Faye West. SUBMITTED PHOTO
April 5, 2024
Almost 20 locally elected officials and administrators, including town, city and county representatives, visited Delaware’s congressional delegation March 13, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
The annual Hill Day, organized by the Delaware League of Local Governments, is a long-standing tradition. This year, participants discussed American Rescue Plan Act funds; forever chemicals and their mitigation, along with related local financial obligations; congressionally directed spending for public safety and public works facilities; federal programs and legislation to enhance education and local talent retention; and federal advocacy for affordable housing, especially in Sussex County and other areas of rapid growth.
