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POLICY PRIORITIES

SMARTER

SMARTER

SMARTER

Land use principles which foster growth while creating healthier, vibrant communities and protecting our natural resources.

GREENER

SMARTER

SMARTER

Pursue greater funding and incentives for conserving New Castle County's natural lands and farms.

SAFER

SMARTER

SAFER

Support our emergency services departments, and proactively pursue initiatives that will enhance resiliency due to increased frequency and severity of storms due to climate change.

Proven commitment

Historic Resources

Economic Development

Historic Resources

Dee has led on development and passage of several significant updates to County code to better protect our heritage.  She established the New Castle County historic marker program and founded the Brandywine Hundred Historical Society.  And, is a passionate champion of our history and resources.

Open Space

Economic Development

Historic Resources

Upon being elected in 2018, Dee pushed for the Open Space Advisory Task Force and establishment of the County Open Space Advisory and Agricultural Advisory Boards, as well as annual funding in the budget for both open space and farmland preservation.

Economic Development

Economic Development

Economic Development

Attracting and keeping employees depends on a high quality of life which includes smarter growth, a great transportation system for all modes of travel, and great outdoor amenities to recreate, relax, and enjoy.

Environment

Environment

Environment

Dee co-founded and leads Plastic Free Delaware (aka Zero Waste First State) which works to reduce single-use plastic pollution and foster a culture of zero waste. Through PFD, Dee co-founded the annual YES! summit (Delaware Youth Environmental Summit).

The Arts

Environment

Environment

Dee led establishment of the New Castle County Public Arts Commission which will oversee development and implementation of a plan for public art in the County, fostering the creative economy and tourism.  County Executive Matt Meyer subsequently followed  with an executive order to set aside 

a "% for Art" for all County projects.

Since being elected in 2018, Dee has led ON policy CHange

LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS FROM COUNTY COUNCIL

2024


SB289


1% For the Arts - Executive Order


24-035 - Dee co-primed Ordinance 24-035 led by Councilwoman Valerie George, the Pollinator Plant Lawn Replacement Ordinance which "allows for lots to be maintained using alternatives to turfgrass that will act as robust forage areas for pollinators, rain gardens to sequester and filter rainwater, and habitat for wildlife using native plants, trees, and cultivars from the approved plant lists."


Durham's Ordinance 23-122 Addresses Light Pollution


2023


2023-11-28 Durham Leads Establishment of NCC Public Arts Commission


2023-10-24 Durham's Resolution 23-184 Amends County Council Procedural Rules to enhance clarity and transparency on origin of legislation


2022


Byways Ordinance 22-071 (Substitute 1) NCC Department of Land Use Protection Strategy for Scenic Byways, Watershed Areas, and Villages


Net Zero Energy Buildings are Already a Thing in Delaware


2021


Durham's Ordinance Now Requires New NCC Homes to be EV-Charger Capable

New County law leads the way in the State for the EV future


Durham signs on to Back from the Brink letter to President Biden & U.S. Congress to support common sense policy solutions to prevent nuclear war


All new streetlights in NCC after January 1, 2022 will now be LED thanks to Dee

Ordinance #20-112 (Sub.1) Mandates Historic Properties Acquired by NCC be Placed in Historic 

Overlay Zoning Districts in order to enhance protection


2020


Durham Launches Little Free Library Program


Launching the Little Free Library Giveaway!


Durham Spearheads Comprehensive Historic Preservation NCC Code Revisions (Ord #20-071)


Durham partners with Recorder of Deeds, Mike Kozikowski, to Address Vestiges of Redlining 


Language in Civic Association Deed Restrictions & Bylaws


Resolution #20-180 Urging the United States Congress to Enact the Energy Innovation and 

Carbon Dividend Act


Durham Establishes NCC Historic Marker Program


Ordinance 20-093 exempts the obligation to register a vacant property when zoned Historic (H) or when the (H) re-zoning process has been initiated on eligible properties; and also clarifies the conditions for a one-time waiver of the annual vacant property registration fee.


Durham's Ordinance #20-038 to Assist Little Free Library Installations


2019


Durham's Ordinance #19-106 Re-Establishes historic tax credits which had sunset

Ordinance 19-080 clarified the application process and timeline for HRB demolition requests


Dee co-sponsors ordinance 19-046 to limit expansion of Minquadale landfill

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