Zanthia Oliver
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 1:02:10
- Avg per meeting
- 7:46
- Segments
- 906
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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 $13 million in bonded debt via the drinking water revolving fund.
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
A granted rate increase would raise household electric and gas bills; the resolution seeks to block it.
Permanent COLA for City Pension Retirees
No property tax increase; $969,000 budgeted for the retiree stipend.
Adams Street Green Infrastructure Bond
$808,242 in bonded debt via the state revolving fund.
Police State Grant Applications for Crime Reduction
About $36,900 in state grant funds with no city match.
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.
Cursive Handwriting Instruction
External Auditor Contract and Diversity
About $198,000 per year for the audit contract — now unresolved.
FY2027 Budget Staffing: Grant Writer and Navigator
$60,000 and $80,000 requests were rejected; the city is separately spending about $125,000 upgrading 311.
Police accountability after the shooting of Khadir Skinner
An independent audit would cost roughly $100,000 in the FY2027 budget.
Decisions during term (149)
Recorded while Oliver was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Res. 26-076 — Council Community Support Grant Funds to I Am My Sister's Keeper
Res. 26-077 — Pension COLA for City Retirees
Res. 26-078 — Grant Funds to Peter Spencer Life Foundation for Mother African Union Building Fund
Res. 26-079 — Police EIDE Drug Enforcement Grant Application
Res. 26-080 — Police Fund to Combat Violent Crimes Grant Application
Res. 26-081 — Police SALLE Training Grant Application
Res. 26-082 — Police SLEAF Equipment Grant Application
Res. 26-083 — Parks & Recreation Child and Adult Care Food Program Grant Application
Approval of Minutes — October 1, 2026 Regular Session
Acceptance of Treasurer's Report
Non-Legislative Business (Recognition and Sympathy Resolutions)
Approval of September 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Treasurer's Report acceptance
Resolution 26-067 — $90,000 opioid grant for overdose response equipment (Agenda #0277)
Resolution 26-068 — $83,200 opioid grant for Partners in Care peer support (Agenda #0278)
Resolution 26-069 — $61,160 opioid grant for EMS peer response program (Agenda #0279)
Resolution 26-070 — $63,000 opioid grant for grant compliance (Agenda #0280)
Resolution 26-071 — $41,983 opioid grant for Victim Services Specialist (Agenda #0281)
Ordinance 26-044 — parking-space blocking fine increase from $60 to $75 (Agenda #0263)
Ordinance 26-045 (Sub. 1) — public alcohol consumption fine increase, HELD (Agenda #0264)
Voting record (54)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Resolution 26-067 — $90,000 opioid grant for overdose response equipment (Agenda #0277)
Resolution 26-068 — $83,200 opioid grant for Partners in Care peer support (Agenda #0278)
Ordinance 26-044 — parking-space blocking fine increase from $60 to $75 (Agenda #0263)
Ordinance 26-035 (Sub. 1) — security deposit and first month's rent assistance pilot (Agenda #0236)
Resolution 26-075 — confirming Norman Oliver, Sr. to Wilmington Parking Authority (Agenda #0286)
Absent from the roll call.
Res. 26-066 — Donation of Portion of 3505 Governor Printz Boulevard for Eastlawn Playground (Agenda Item #0275)
I think this is a great piece of legislation.
Ordinance 25-048 — Commercial Recreation and Public Assembly in M-1 Districts (3rd & Final Reading)
Sub. 2 to Ord. 25-017 — Water shutoff exemptions
Res. 26-058 — Affordable energy strategies resolution
Ord. 26-028 — Eviction settlement funds
Ord. 26-029 — Homeowner Repair Program
Ord. 26-030 — Vacant Property Rehabilitation Assistance Program
Res. 26-059 — Emergency Management Performance Grant
Override of Mayoral Veto — Housing Trust (Sub. 2 to Ord. 26-019)
Resolution 26-055 — Planning Commission Extension for Bancroft Parkway Rezoning (Agenda 0258)
Resolution 26-056 — Concern re Wilmington Head Start Transition (Agenda 0257)
Ordinance 26-038 — Physician Services Contract (Agenda 0243)
Ordinance 26-042 — Christina Crossing Subdivision / Howard Street (Agenda 0251)
Ordinance 26-043 — Mullin and Lonergan Agreement Amendment (Agenda 0252)
Resolution 26-057 — Disposition of Five City Properties (Agenda 0259)
Ord. 26-039 — $30M General Obligation Bond, PFAS Phase IV (Porter Plant)
Ord. 26-041 — Paid Parental Leave Clarification
Ord. 26-016 — USI Insurance Services Brokerage Agreement
Res. 26-045 — Christina Park Transition Plan and Homelessness Coordination
Sub. 2 to Ord. 26-019 — Housing Trust and Community Advisory Board
Sub. 1 to Ord. 26-008 — Online Rental Property Registry
Res. 26-046 — Housing Sub-Committee of CD&UP
Res. 26-047 — Ethics Commission Appointments
Res. 26-048 — Second Substantial Amendment to FFY2025/City FY2026 HUD Action Plan
Res. 26-049 — FFY2026/City FY2027 Annual Action Plan Filing
Res. 26-043 — Reparations Implementation & Oversight Subcommittee
Res. 26-044 — Independent Audit of Wilmington Police Department
Ord. 26-033 — Remove Mabel Street from Official City Map
Ord. 26-021 — Donated Leave Amendment
Ord. 26-022 — FY2027 Property Tax Rate
Ord. 26-023 — Capital Program FY2027–2032
Ord. 26-024 — Capital Budget FY2027
Willauer Floor Amendment — $7.5M Housing Trust and Direct Assistance
Supported the negotiated budget agreed to by the majority of council.
Owens Floor Amendment — Increase Housing Support Block Grant to $1.5M
Sub. 1 to Ord. 26-025 — FY2027 Annual Operating Budget (as amended)
Sub. 1 to Ord. 26-026 — Water, Sewer and Stormwater Rates
Ord. 26-034 — $1,000 One-Time Retiree Stipend
Sub. 1 to Ord. 25-045 — Corner Store Moratorium (0098 Rev. 1)
Ord. 26-007 — African American History and Cultural Preservation Commission (0172)
Res. 26-025 — $60,000 Grant Writer in FY27 Budget (0208)
Said the resolution circumvents the council's budget process.
Res. 26-026 — $80,000 Social Service Navigator in FY27 Budget (0209)
Said constituent services staff already perform this function.