This is a quick inventory of recent news and goings on in Wilmington’s Mayor’s race. Last time we did this as shortly after the New Year, and even this won’t be a proper cattle call, but we’re going to let Mayor Baker do the honors via this video weighing in on the candidates so far (thanks to Newsworks.org):
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A largely diplomatic effort from Mayor Baker. Pay attention to his comments re: the temperment of Dennis Williams. You’ll be hearing more about this, I’m sure.
And speaking of Representative Williams, the NJ reported yesterday (no links! Sorry gang, but this just isn’t up on their website) in their Dialogue Delaware section:
As of Thursday, Williams owed $3,003.29 in school taxes and $296.93 in county taxes on two properties he owns in Wilmington, according to county records. That adds up to $3,300.22.
The News Journal inquired about the outstanding obligations Thursday, just days after Williams talked a big fiscal game at the forum.
The next day, Williams paid his past-due bill, which he said accrued as he dealt with a medical emergency in the family.
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Williams also denied that he owes $1,739.40 in Wilmington property taxes and $1,633.98 in water and sewer bills connected to his Madison Street home and another property he owns on Vandever Street. The city automatically deducts the tax and utility bills from his police pension account, said Williams, a former city police officer.
Fiscal wizardry, indeed.
The NJ also had a long piece reporting on the crime-fighting strategies of the current candidates. I have plenty to say about this and will write something up later this afternoon. But suffice to say that there isn’t alot to be inspired by here.
Lastly, Kevin Kelley is holding public meetings on his public safety plan this week — tonite at 7pm at Claymore Senior Center and tomorrow Thursday night at 7 pm at H. Fletcher Brown Boys and Girls Club. (Apologies, fixed the date of the second meeting.)