Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kent County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in public safety with medium priority
2027 EMS vehicle procurement
The county was set to take action on purchasing its 2027 emergency medical services vehicles — the ambulances and support vehicles that serve Kent County residents.
Ethics Code Overhaul
The county's plan to replace its entire ethics code chapter and remove a personnel hiring paragraph was pulled back for more work.
Delaware State Police Lease at 911 Public Safety Boulevard
The county finalized a long-in-the-works lease of county office space to Delaware State Police, wrapping up a project administrators had worked on for years.
Opioid abatement grant funding
Commissioners were scheduled to review strategies for distributing opioid settlement grant funds, which affect how treatment and remediation programs get supported in Kent County.
South Bowers Volunteer Fire Company grant request
The South Bowers Volunteer Fire Company received a Policy 30 Community Projects Assistance Grant to help fund a side-by-side UTV, boosting emergency response in that community.