Legislation Document

SPONSOR:	Sen. Poore & Rep. Bolden & Rep. Minor-Brown
Sens. Hansen, Hocker, Huxtable, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Seigfried, Sokola; Reps. Bush, Carson, Heffernan, K. Johnson, Phillips, Kamela Smith, Snyder-Hall

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 70

RECOGNIZING MAY 13, 2025, AS DELAWARE LOCAL GOVERNMENT DAY IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, the Delaware League of Local Governments (“the League”), established in 1963, is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization comprised of local government leaders representing Delaware's 57 municipalities and 3 counties; and

WHEREAS, the League, along with the Sussex County Association of Towns, continues to be a dynamic resource for local government advocacy, education, engagement, and best practices, providing a platform for citizen engagement and participation in the democratic process; and

WHEREAS, the League’s mission is to strengthen and support Delaware's local governments through advocacy and the development of effective leadership, aiming to improve everyday life for all Delawareans; and

WHEREAS, the strong partnership between local government and state government remains critical to ensuring a sound quality of life for all Delawareans, fostering civic engagement and participation in preserving the foundation of democratic governance; and

WHEREAS, our local governments, on a daily basis, are on the frontline of public service throughout the State, stemming from their close connection to the people they serve and their responsibility for essential service delivery and community development; and

WHEREAS, our local elected leaders show passion, desire, and resolve to ensure that our local communities thrive, energetically connecting ideas, people, and stakeholders; and

WHEREAS, our local elected leaders perform their considerable duties, often working in their spare time, with little-to-no payment and limited resources, balancing competing priorities and maintaining fiscal sustainability; and

WHEREAS, through advocacy at the state level, the League proactively represents local governments to help sustain highly livable, desirable, and vibrant communities, and develops a strong, collective voice to advocate for Delaware’s local governments.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that May 13, 2025, is hereby recognized as Delaware Local Government Day in the State of Delaware.