General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., Apr. 14, 2011

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The Senate passed SB 41 (Hall-Long), which would increase members of the New Castle County Board of Adjustment from 7 to 13 to reflect the number of councilmanic districts, and to require that each district have a member. I understand the intent of the bill. However, is it really in the public's interest to have a Board of Adjustment that mirrors this less-than-august body?

The Great Debate That Wasn’t

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It was billed as a debate between Sussex County Council member Vance Phillips and Sheriff Jeff "Supercop" Christopher. One came armed with facts; the other with rhetoric. Phillips and Christopher…

Reducing the Size of Wilmington City Council

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The NJ reported on this proposal by Councilman Bud Freel to reduce the size of City Council from 13 members to 9 on Monday. This evening, there will be a City Council meeting where there will be a debate and vote on a Resolution (pdf) from Charles Potter that opposes any reduction. His resolution has 7 co-sponsors, meaning that any plan to reduce the size of the City Council is probably dead. That doesn't mean that there won't be fireworks tonite.

Ignite Wilmington Tonight

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There's still time to buy tickets! Ignite Wilmington is a night of presentations with a twist. Presenting on a subject of their choice, speakers have exactly five minutes to teach…

Don Ayotte Quits GOP Chair Race

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Donald Ayotte, the Teabagger from downstate seeking to Teabag the entire GOP, has withdrawn from the GOP Chairman race, opting instead to run for the Vice Chairman's job. The GOP Chairman race is now between perennial loser and airline pilot Mike Protack and former NRA President John Sigler of Dover.

Leaders of the Future

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Tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM, over 60 high school students will gather at Leg Hall for the 2011 edition of the Delaware YMCA's Youth in Government Model Legislature. There have been instances where the bills these kids write, debate, and vote on actually get introduced in the General Assembly. If you have some time tomorrow or Saturday, stop by Leg Hall and watch these kids in action. You might be impressed. I always am.