Last Thursday I attended the meeting to determine the candidate that would replace Stephanie McClellan in the Council District 5. Two of the people considering a run for council decided to drop from the race, clearing the way for Lisa Diller. I had a few minutes to speak to her and she confirmed my impression that she is a smart and principled, qualities that are sorely lacking on New Castle County Council. The special election to replace McClellan is scheduled for February 19th.
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It is also worth noting that Lisa is married to our fellow blogger, John Tobin. No word yet on if the Republicans expect to put a candidate forth.
Seriously though, what is she going to do about workforce housing?
Tom,
Send her an email. Are you in the 5th District?
Lisa will have to fight her way through the Lee Ann Walling fans here:
http://stateplanning.delaware.gov/livedel/ldac/20050214_ldac_minutes.pdf
“Affordable Housing/Executive Order Lee Ann Walling said the administration was developing an executive order to encourage the development of more affordable housing. The term “affordable” requires definition, but the sense isthat working professionals in areas such as government, education, health care, law enforcement,etc., cannot generally afford the type of housing being built in suburban New Castle County and, especially, in Sussex County.”
The council votes on the WFH amendments Tuesday night, then they will be done amending or making any further changes.
Penrose Hollins says that he will accept any floor amendment.
/Smiley introduces rental provision removed by Coons and it is voted back in.
Why is she standing next to Kurt Vonnegut?