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Regular Meeting of Wilmington City Council | July 2, 2026
Published: Jul 2, 2026
City Council Passes Resolution Expressing Concern Over Federal Head Start Funding Cuts
Councilmember Oliver presented a resolution expressing concerns regarding the potential reduction or loss of federal Head Start grant funding for Wilmington Head Start, Inc. The resolution seeks transparency from the federal government and advocacy for the continued availability of these services, which are crucial for approximately 1,400 preschool seats statewide and serve many single-parent families. The funding cuts affect Head Start programs in Wilmington, Kent, and Sussex counties.
Public Demands Justice for Kadir Skinner, Calls for Release of Bodycam Footage
During public comment, multiple speakers, including Jamila Davy, Deacon Earl E. Tate, Adam, Katie, Cheyenne Miller, Jean Messik, Alex, Dora Williams, and Tony Dunn, called for justice for Kadir Skinner and urged the release of bodycam footage. They expressed grief over his death and criticized the administration's handling of the situation, with some suggesting the shooting of a teenager was an 'execution.'
City Approves Disposition of Rehabilitated Properties for Affordable Housing
Council approved a resolution for the disposition of real estate properties that will be rehabilitated using federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). These properties will be sold to low or moderate-income households, ensuring that the federal funds are used to create affordable housing opportunities within the city. Several council members added their names as co-sponsors, emphasizing the importance of transparency and affordability in such transactions.
City Council Approves Medical Practitioner Services Agreement
The council voted to approve an ordinance authorizing an agreement for physician/medical practitioner services with Innovative Work Health Solutions LLC. The contract is for two years, with a possibility of a one-year extension, and covers services from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. A brief discussion occurred regarding the contract's start date being past July 1st, but it was deemed acceptable.
City Amends Professional Services Agreement for Housing Program Technical Assistance
Councilmember Carrera presented an ordinance for the third and final reading to authorize and approve the first amendment to a professional services agreement between the city and Northeast and Bucks Company, trading as Mullen and Longhan Associates, Inc. This amendment provides additional technical assistance for the city's HOME ESG and HOPWA programs, as well as for the city's HOME ARP program.
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