New DMV center to open near Delaware City

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles plans to open a new 42,000-square-foot complex next year off U.S. 13 in Delaware City near Del. 1 and Del. 72/Wrangle Hill Road.

The new, larger facility will replace the current DMV site on Airport Road and will provide increased customer seating and more vehicle-inspection bays and parking.

For more information, see DelawareOnline.com.

U.S. Senator Coons with Delaware Senator Nicole Poore

U.S. Senator Coons with Delaware Senator Nicole Poore

U.S. Senator Coons with Delaware Senator Nicole Poore
U.S. Senator Coons with Delaware Senator Nicole Poore

As the Chair of the Joint Sunset Committee, I was invited on May 16, 2013 to visit Washington, D.C and speak to our US Senators about the function and policy of our committee.

Later in the day,  Senator Coons and I had an opportunity to talk about Delaware’s needs and take a quick picture.

Colonial School District Special Election Will be Held on Feb. 28, 2013

*** SPECIAL NOTICE TO 12th DISTRICT RESIDENTS ***

** Colonial School District Special Election Will be Held on Feb. 28, 2013 **

Note: The below information can be found on the Colonial School District’s web site. Download a fact sheet here.

 

At the Board of Education meeting held on December 11, 2012 the Board approved holding an operating referendum on February 28, 2013 in the amount of 47 cents per $100 of assessed property value.

View a list of frequently asked questionsabout the upcoming referendum.
Click here to view the Notice of Election.En Español
In order to determine the impact to your school property tax bill visit our tax calculator page.
Please note that the 85.6 cents referred to in the Colonial Reporter and in various articles is the current expense portion of the total tax rate. The tax rate is comprised of four components:
  • Current expense (subject to referendum and the increase being proposed at this time)
  • Debt Service (subject to referendum and is not part of the referendum ofFebruary 28th)
  • Tuition (not subject to referendum)
  • Minor Capital (not subject to referendum)
The total tax rate for 2013 is $1.326.
Click here to view a brochure for details, polling places and eligibility to vote. En Español
In addition staff and community members from the referendum committee will attend PTA and Civic Association meetings. Please visit our referendum calendar to view all meetings. Click hereto view the presentation used at community meetings.
Who can vote in a school district referendum?
Every citizen 18 years of age or over and a resident of the reorganized school district shall be eligible to vote at the school election in the reorganized school district in which that citizen resides, whether or not that citizen is at the time a registered voter for purposes of a general election. (Title XIV, Section 1077)
Senior Citizens – Make sure you apply for the Property Tax rebate program. Click here for details on the New Castle County website.
Please contact Karen Thorpe (click name to send an email) or call 302-323-2729 if you have any questions.
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More than 100 Nicole Poore Supporters attend Rally

Nicole Poore Rally

More than one hundred Delaware Senate District 12 residents — along with various dignitaries —  showed their support for Nicole Poore by attending a rally and fund raising event in Bear on July 31. The event, hosted by Delaware Governor Jack Markell, Delaware Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn, Delaware Senate President Pro Tem Tony DeLuca, Delaware Senate Majority Leader Patti Blevins, and Delaware Senate Majority Whip Margaret Rose Henry, enabled Nicole to meet more Senate District 12 voters and to discuss issues that affect them and their community.

Governor Markell addressed those in attendance and continued to show his support for Nicole. “You know a good candidate when you see one, and this is an unbelievably good candidate,” Governor Markell said.  “She’s got the intellect, she’s very good with people, and she’s got the passion to serve.” Governor Markell also spoke about Nicole’s care for better education, her advocacy for people with special needs, and her unique ability to bring people together.

In addition to the rally hosts and the 12th District residents, several other Nicole Poore supporters attended the event, including Delaware Senator Bethany Hall-Long, Delaware State Representative Valerie Longhurst, Delaware State Senate – District 5 Candidate Chris Counihan, and New Castle County Council Presidential Candidate Renee Taschner.

Nicole thanked the supporters and welcomed their commitments.  “I look forward to your continued support in getting me to the end of this race as the next senator for the twelfth district, ” stated Poore. “There’s no stopping this team because we know that I’m going to be the next senator.”