New Castle County committees weigh rezonings, hazard plan, and grant funding; minutes not yet published
New Castle County Council and its committees held a busy stretch of meetings July 7–14, 2026, with agendas covering rezonings across six council districts, a countywide hazard mitigation plan, federal grant appropriations, and a street renaming. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so final votes and outcomes are not confirmed in the available record.
County Council — July 14
The full County Council was scheduled to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including:
- **Rezoning near Wallace Road and DuPont Parkway** from NC15 and CN to Suburban (Ordinance 26-001).
- **Rezoning at Silverside Road and Concord Pike** from ON to CN for Talleyville Town Shoppes (Ordinance 26-015).
- **Amendments to sign regulations** for electronic variable message signs (Ordinance 26-017).
- **Adoption of the 2026 Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan** (Resolution R26-152).
- **Renaming a portion of Albertson Boulevard** to CPL/1 Matthew "Ty" Snook Way (Resolution R26-149).
Because minutes are not yet published, the results of these votes are not available.
Public Safety Committee — July 14
The Public Safety Committee was scheduled to review the 2026 All Hazard Mitigation Plan adoption (Resolution R26-152) and three funding ordinances:
- **Ordinance O26-082:** Appropriating FEMA funding for the FY2025 EMPG federal grant.
- **Ordinance O26-083:** Appropriating funds to the Contracted Paramedic Duty Revolving Fund.
- **Ordinance O26-087:** Appropriating U.S. Department of Transportation funding for the FY27 OHS 250th Anniversary Motorist and Pedestrian Safety Grant.
The committee was also scheduled to discuss New Castle County Police Department staff recruitment and projected retention. No vote tallies or outcomes are confirmed.
Finance Committee — July 14
The Finance Committee agenda included authorizing a HUD housing assistance application, authorizing an agreement with PFM Group Consulting, LLC, amending council procedural rules for grant accounts and for item G resolutions, and appropriating funds for youth employment. Minutes are not yet published.
Land Use Committee — July 7
The Land Use Committee held a discussion session on multiple county-initiated rezonings affecting over 100 parcels in council districts 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, and 11 (Ordinances 26-025, 26-026, 26-031, 26-032). The agenda also included the Wallace Road/DuPont Parkway rezoning (Ordinance 26-001), the Talleyville Town Shoppes rezoning (Ordinance 26-015), the Albertson Boulevard renaming resolution, and amendments to electronic variable message sign regulations and public hearing notice requirements (Ordinances 26-017, 26-018). No final votes were scheduled; this was a discussion session.
Public Works Committee — July 7
The Public Works Committee was scheduled to receive a West Wing Wastewater System Update presentation and a Parks Department update, held at 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. Minutes are not yet published.
Executive Committee — July 14
The Executive Committee meeting was cancelled. No resolutions or ordinances were reviewed, and no public business was conducted.
Coming up
- **July 21 — Boards & Commissions Subcommittee:** Scheduled to consider the consent appointment of Andrew Happer to the Fire and Ambulance Advisory Board, sponsored by Ms. George, plus discussion of board and commission re-appointments.
- **July 21 — Land Use Committee:** Meeting cancelled; no business will be considered.
- **July 21 — Personnel Subcommittee:** Scheduled to discuss updates to the Council's Employee Handbook.
Readers seeking confirmed vote outcomes should watch for published minutes from the July 14 County Council meeting, which will detail final action on the rezonings, sign code amendments, and hazard mitigation plan.