Sussex County Council President Mike Vincent files for another term

Incumbent Republican Sussex County Council President Mike Vincent has filed for re-election. The District 1 councilman from Seaford, the longest-serving member, was first elected in 2008.

Vincent will face Matt Lloyd of Laurel in the Sept. 10 Republican primary.

Vincent, a fourth-generation Sussex Countian who has lived in Seaford his entire life, has been involved in several organizations over the years as a Little League umpire, high school football official, Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club board member, St. John’s United Methodist Church member, and past chief, past president and a lifetime member of Seaford Volunteer Fire Department. He is also a past member of the Delaware Army National Guard.

He served on Seaford City Council for three years and the planning & zoning commission for 14 years.

Vincent has always been a strong advocate for fire and police, open space and workforce housing.

“I want to continue working on supporting public safety; supporting our agriculture community, which is our No. 1 industry; working with workforce housing projects; continue to support farmland preservation and open space purchases; all while keeping our taxes low and affordable,” he said.

Vincent said he will continue to be responsive to constituent issues and requests. “I will also continue my support of the many civic groups and activities that provide support and recreation to our communities,” he said. 

Vincent said experience matters on county council, and he will use that experience to continue to operate the county efficiently and keep taxes low.

“I believe in this county and love where we live. I have spent my entire life serving and giving back to my community,” he said.

Vincent can be reached at mikeh.vincent1@gmail.com and by phone at 302-236-4518.

District 1 includes southwestern portions of the county, including Bethel, Blades, Delmar, Laurel and Seaford.