He was among the earliest progressives who sought to challenge the Delaware Way.
Many of the ideas that he that he first championed, like the creation of an Inspector General, have come to pass.
I suspect and hope that the same will hold true of his seeking to reinstate a progressive income tax.
My deepest condolences to his family and his many supporters.
We’ll have more information as it becomes available.
Rest In Peace, John.
So sad to hear this. He was all about transparency and the rights of the people. There will never be another like him. He was exactly what this country needs.
He considered every Delawarean a “stakeholder.” He’s a legend. Peace be upon him and his family.
Here’s the WDEL article:
https://www.wdel.com/news/former-state-rep-john-kowalko-has-died/article_5046fb7a-b437-4e98-940c-6f72e8f164b7.html
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Peace to Connie and his family. An icon we needed. Love and Respect.
The Delaware Public Media story:
https://www.delawarepublic.org/politics-government/2025-10-26/former-delaware-state-rep-john-kowalko-dies-at-age-80