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John C. Carney Jr.

Mayor2025-01-07 – 2029-01-01 (sworn in as mayor Jan 7, 2025 per wilmingtoncitycouncil.com 109th Session inauguration page; month-level end: January 2029 per four-year mayoral terms, elections Nov 2020 and Nov 5, 2024 per Wikipedia mayoral election pages)

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At a glance

News mentions: 2

Term ending Jan 1, 2029.

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Top issues during term (1)(Environment)

high↓Jul 2026[14]

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.

Decisions during term (0)

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In the news (2)

Spotlight DelawareAug 7, 2026

Wilmington City Council fails to override Carney veto of a bill to prevent water shut-offs

City of Wilmington (DE) (.gov)Apr 13, 2026