Candace Vessella April 22, 2021
Earl Webb was appointed to the BPW board seven months ago when Jack Lesher, the former treasurer of the Lewes BPW, retired after nine years of distinguished service.
The BPW must plan for all types of emergencies. The BPW financial management and cash reserve targets must be based upon risk assessment factors and capital needs. As a coastal city, the City of Lewes has emergency factors to consider that include hurricanes, persistent nor’easters, tornadoes and earthquakes as well as coastal flooding.
Earl’s extensive background in corporate financial management and intellectual curiosity to explore ways the job can be done better are what the BPW needs. As soon as he was appointed, he jumped right into the job by doing his homework and thoroughly analyzing the BPW financials.
Friday, January 8, 2021
Four candidates are seeking three seats on the Lewes Board of Public Works in the Saturday, May 8 election. Each seat carries a three-year term. Running for seats are incumbents Robert Kennedy, Tom Panetta and Robert Kennedy, and challenger Richard Nichols. Each candidate was asked by the Cape Gazette to answer the same questions about topics important to ratepayers.
Biographical information
Robert Kennedy: I was born and raised in Lewes, and resided in Lewes until I entered on active duty with the U.S. Army. After completing my military obligation, I returned to Lewes and worked at Fish Products Company as its assistant comptroller until the company was sold in 1974. I then spent 21 years as executive director of the Delaware Public Service Commission, where I was responsible for running the daily operations of the division and ensuring utility applications were reviewed for compliance with Delaware law. After leaving state service, I spent 15 years wit
Friday, January 8, 2021
Candidates for Lewes City Council and the Board of Public Works made their case to voters April 15-16 in forums hosted by the Greater Lewes Civic Coalition.
Both elections will be held Saturday, May 8.
Incumbent Rob Morgan and challengers Carolyn Jones and Khalil Saliba are seeking two three-year seats on city council. Deputy Mayor Bonnie Osler is not seeking re-election.
The candidates agreed on many topics, including that a tax increase would be a last-resort option. Regarding Morgan’s recent comments criticizing the police department’s budget, the candidates differed.
Morgan touted his record of working with the police on a daily basis while serving in the U.S Attorney’s Office. He said he is not anti-police.
I recently retired as the treasurer on the Lewes Board of Public Works. Earl Webb was appointed as treasurer to fill my vacancy. I have met with and spoken to Earl often. His passion to learn and understand the role was refreshing. I believe that.
Earl Webb April 8, 2021
My name is Earl Webb and I am running for a seat on the Lewes Board of Public Works. I was appointed to the role of BPW’s treasurer seven months ago when Jack Lesher retired. I’d like to thank Jack for his dedication and service.
I am a sixth-generation Delawarean. My wife and I purchased a house in Lewes in 2015. During my 35-year corporate career, we lived in nine different states across the U.S. and two European countries. And through all of that moving, our hearts always came back to Delaware. Lewes is our forever home.