John C. Carney Jr.
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Top issues during term (20)
Leading pedestrian intervals citywide
Supported by a federal Safe Streets grant.
Five City Properties Redeveloped for Affordable Housing
No immediate appropriation; future funding could come from the general budget, tax stabilization reserves, grants, and developer fees under inclusionary zoning.
Lead service line and water main replacement funding
Up to $30 million in general obligation debt, repaid through a state revolving fund loan.
Water shutoff protections and Mayor's veto
A fiscal note estimated potential revenue loss of $500,000 to $1.86 million, which supporters called speculative since affected households largely aren't paying anyway.
Community Response Team Program (held)
Vacant property fee relief for small developers (held)
The city would forgo delinquent registration fee revenue on qualifying properties.
Delmarva Power Rate Increase Hearings
Indirect; aims to relieve rising household utility bills statewide.
Permanent COLA for City Pension Retirees
No property tax increase; $969,000 budgeted for the retiree stipend.
Sewer and wastewater infrastructure bonds
Multiple bond issues totaling tens of millions, sold to the Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
Rebuilding Mother African Union Church
$11,650 from council discretionary and special funds toward rebuilding.
Child and Adult Care Food Program Funding
$525,000 in federal/state reimbursement; no local match.
AI as a public health concern
Housing Subcommittee formation
Youth Advisory Council membership and term limits
Plummer Center Demolition Correspondence
$760,000 in state funding for the demolition.
Police State Grant Applications for Crime Reduction
$576,172.47 in state funds requested; no local matching funds required.
Police accountability after the shooting of Khadir Skinner
An independent audit would cost roughly $100,000 in the FY2027 budget.
Bancroft Parkway / W. 11th Street Rezoning
No direct city cost; the future use of the parcels shapes neighborhood development.
Homeowner Repair Program
Builds on repair funding already included in recent city budgets.
Community response to recent gun violence
Firearm deaths and injuries cost Delaware an estimated $1.714 billion annually.
Decisions during term (119)
Recorded while Jr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.