The County Council is the legislative arm of New Castle County government. The council includes 13 members, one elected from each of 12 districts plus the council president, who is elected at-large. Council members must be citizens of the United States, residents of their district for at least one year, and over 24 years of age when elected. The County Council studies issues that affect the operation of the government and the citizens it represents. Council writes and passes laws and resolutions that improve the operation and protect the health and welfare of the citizens of New Castle County. County Council determines tax rates, oversees county services, and authorizes issuance of bonds to finance county projects.Council members serve staggered four-year terms.
Campaign Phone
302-844-8872
Neighborhood/area of residence
Middletown
Education
B.A. SUNY Albany, JD Delaware Law School
Work Experience
Attorney
Community Involvement
Townsend VFW Member, MOT Alliance board member, 9th RD Democratic Committee Chair, MOT NAACP member, AFSCME Local 423, Delaware National Guard Officer
Additional Information
Prior to becoming an attorney, Kevin served 8 years as an Active Duty Army Officer.
As a veteran, an attorney, husband, and dedicated father to a child in elementary school I know the challenges New Castle County faces moving forward. I have served in leadership positions my entire life, leading Soldiers in Afghanistan, organizing my neighbors against massive warehouse construction in residential areas, and standing up to the government for the underprivileged in the courtroom. Simply put, I have dedicated my life to public service. I have been proud to help communities and HOA's navigate complex county zoning policies or regulations and will be ready to serve on day one in the County Council. Finally, I have been a faithful and strong advocate of supporting diversity in all my endeavors.
We must work to curb overdevelopment, preserve our open spaces, increase park space, and ensure we do all we can to protect our environment. The county we live in 10-20-30 years from now will be dictated by the decisions we make in the next few years. We need to ensure we bring more diverse and unique voices into the room to compete with powerful voices of developers or special interests. I will work to ensure developers pay more of their fair share, we will increase new development open space requirements, and fight to bring more transparency to government. We must also work to protect and promote our fire services, support retention among our NCC Police, and work to promote small business opportunities for those in the 12th District.
Yes. The county must revisit the NCC Comp plan to ensure the vision aligns with the wants and needs of those in surrounding communities. There has been massive opposition to zoning for industry near communities in Delaware City and the Route 13 corridor. Moreover, south of the canal we have seen great community organizing against massive warehouses by residential communities. Zoning must make sense for everyone effected not just powerful business interests. We can create jobs in responsible ways, not by clogging our roads with truck traffic and congestion. Our current development process does not keep up with the pace of our schools, often causing overcrowding and a strain on our teachers. We need to pump the brakes and reimagine zoning.
Housing costs have skyrocketed over the last few years pricing out too many of our hardworking citizens. The ability to buy a home should not be a pipe dream for so many as it is today. Here in New Castle County, we can work with developers to ensure we create housing that is accessible, equitable, and near vital services. The county should be working with the state to increase incentives for vouchers and tax credits to ensure housing prices can be brought down and those seeking new homes can achieve their dreams. Moreover, lets increase transportation options with DART and others along main corridors to make these housing options more desirable.
Diversity has been something I have valued my entire life. I'm a strong believer that regardless of race, socio economic status, gender, or who you chose to love, everyone should have a voice in government. My office will be one of the most engaging and constituent focused in the County Council. We will dialogue with constituents through social media, mail, internet services, your local church, and via monthly coffees. Our office will attend your local HOA/Maintenance Corportation meeting and be accessible at local fairs and other community events. Finally, I will form a taskforce of diverse neighbors from all the different areas of the 12th that will help guide me in my decision-making process. My office will bring the voiceless a voice.
