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Kahlil Saliba May 17, 2021
The recent Lewes City Council and BPW elections reaffirmed that Lewes certainly faces quality of life challenges, but that we also have capable leaders and knowlegeable voices in our community. There will be robust debate with diverse, passionate perspectives which, in my view, is necessary to make informed decisions.
I am optimistic we can all reason together and produce solutions for both the short- and long-term benefit of our community.
The voters of Lewes had three city council candidates who offered various talents, skills and policy positions. It was an engaging and energetic campaign, yet also a respectful one. Rob Morgan, Carolyn Jones and I discussed this on election day and agreed that we never felt like we were running “against” each other, but instead were making the case of why each of us had the right skill set and temperament to represent our wonderful town.
Carolyn E. Jones May 13, 2021
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Lewes voters who chose to elect me to the Lewes City Council May 8. I will do my very best to be worthy of your confidence. A huge thank you also to the campaign workers and supporters who delivered and picked up signs, served as advisors, wrote letters, made calls, held events in their homes, made donations, served as challengers at the polls and were there for anything that needed to be done.
A very special thank you and love go out to my spouse Frankie Bradshaw and to Marty D’Erasmo, Marylinda Maddi and Marty Yerick. Without these four terrific people, this campaign could never have gotten off the ground - much less have been successful.
Three new council members have been elected in two Sussex towns following elections on Saturday.
In Lewes, newcomers Carolyn Jones and Khalil Saliba beat out incumbent Rob Morgan for two available seats. Jones received the most votes with 583, while Saliba received 538 and Morgan received 449.
Lewes also held an election for the Board of Public Works. Four candidates ran for three seats. Two incumbents, Tom Panetta and Earl Webb, and one newcomer, Richard Nichols, beat out incumbent Robert Kennedy III. Webb received the most votes with 636. Panetta followed with 418 votes; Nichols, 414; and Kennedy, 407.
In Georgetown, Sue Barlow and Michael DiGiacoma ran a close race. Barlow won with 165 votes, while DiGiacoma received 159.
Earl Webb May 7, 2021
Kristi and I have a son, and he’s been interested in politics since he was little. He got actively engaged in politics in college, and has knocked on doors in Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine and Michigan. He’s so proud that I’m running for a seat on the Lewes BPW.
The reason for this story is that he asked us what our plan was to vote in the recent presidential election. We thought it was a strange choice of words. He explained that having a plan to vote made it more certain people would go to the polls. So, in my son’s words, I hope you make a plan to vote this Saturday.
Debra Evalds May 7, 2021
Lewes residents have an important choice to make this Saturday in our Lewes City Council election. I strongly believe Councilman Rob Morgan has earned re-election through his service to City of Lewes residents, experience, intelligence, transparency and due diligence in all subjects that come before council. Rob has consistently sided on behalf of the residents of Lewes, especially in development issues. Rob was the sole voice of dissent in questioning the annexation of the Brittingham Parcel on New Road, as he voiced concerns about the annexation zones, pushed forward by ex-council members, that would permit high-density townhomes on the banks of Canary Creek.
Nancy and William W. (Bill) Collick May 7, 2021
My wife Nancy and I would like to lend our support for Khalil (Karl) Saliba as a candidate for the Lewes City Council. Our family has known the Salibas (Dr. Anis, wife Sue, son Karl and sister Nada) for some 40 years. During that time, it was obvious that the foundation with which Karl was so fortunate to be raised in was one of inclusiveness, fairness and respect for all.
Ask anyone who may have spent time in Lewes and they will tell you that as it relates to the Salibas - everybody was somebody, and it did not matter if it was in his office, as a doctor, or in his and Sue’s home as a neighbor or friend.
May 7, 2021
Rehoboth Beach commissioners have scheduled a virtual workshop for 9 a.m., Monday, May 10.
The agenda calls for discussions on the possibility of hiring a city planner, what the city can do to reduce light pollution from city-owned lights, wireless antenna installation and filling committee vacancies.
People wishing to speak must preregister by emailing City Secretary Ann Womack, awomack@cityofrehoboth.com, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. A full agenda and meeting materials are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. For more information, call 302-227-6181.
Special Rehoboth meeting May 10
Rehoboth Beach commissioners have scheduled a virtual special meeting to take place immediately following their May 10 workshop. The agenda calls for a possible executive session because commissioners may receive legal advice and opinion from the city solicitor regarding newly filed litigation against the city regarding handicap parking.
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Lewes residents will vote for two City Council and three Board of Public Works members on Saturday, May 8.
Robert Morgan, Carolyn Jones and Khalil Saliba are running for the two City Council positions. Morgan is an incumbent, first elected in 2014. Deputy Mayor Bonnie Osler is not seeking reelection.
Four candidates are running for three Lewes Board of Public Works seats: Robert Kennedy III, Richard Nichols, Thomas Panetta and Earl Webb. Nichols is the only non-incumbent, with Kennedy first elected in 2016, Panetta in 2018 and Webb in 2020.
Winners of both the City Council and Board of Public Works elections will serve three-year terms.