Complaint filed with the city’s board of ethics
The Lewes Board of Ethics has received several complaints about the city’s lack of diversity and other issues. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Nick Roth May 7, 2021
Lewes resident Alicia Jones has lodged two complaints with the city’s board of ethics regarding lack of diversity in those serving the city, including people appointed to committees and commissions.
Board of Ethics Chair Mark Harris brought the complaints to mayor and city council’s April 26 meeting for discussion. As the complaints are not against a specific person, Harris said, the board is unable to take action.
Rachel Grier-Reynolds April 30, 2021
Well over half of all Lewes residents are women…. we must have a seat on the city council!
Carolyn Jones has been my friend and “boss” of our Historic Lewes Farmers Market team of Tentations for over 10 years. While she corrals and herds our posse of now very efficient volunteers, she has simultaneously fostered a “family” with a shared purpose. Carolyn understands the value of listening, inclusivity, and opening her heart and mind to all of us before she takes action and decisively moves forward.
Since moving to Lewes, she has shared her vast work experiences and her service to others with our Lewes neighbors by volunteering for city committees, HLFM, mentoring kids through golf, and so many other ways.
Friday, January 8, 2021
Three candidates are seeking two seats on Lewes City Council in the Saturday, May 8 municipal election. Incumbent Rob Morgan and challengers Carolyn Jones and Khalil Saliba are seeking three-year terms. Deputy Mayor Bonnie Osler is stepping away after nine years of service on council. Polls will be open at city hall from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about the election, go to ci.lewes.de.us/273/Election-Information. All candidates were asked by the Cape Gazette to answer the same questions about topics important to residents.
Biographical information
Carolyn Jones: I was born and raised in Jersey City, N.J. My career started in New York City in banking and led me to Washington, D.C., to the fields of academia, consulting and quasi-government at the Smithsonian Institution. In each field I held positions that required problem-solving, leadership and people skills. While working, I acquired a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of
Parking enforcement aims to stop space saving
Lewes parking enforcement officers are seeking guidance on how to handle the use of cones and other objects to prohibit parking on the beach streets. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Nick Roth April 30, 2021
With the summer season rapidly approaching, Lewes Mayor and City Council considered two issues affecting parking at the beach.
It is not uncommon to see cones or other objects placed in front of homes on Lewes Beach. Some are used to ensure a driveway isn’t blocked, while others purposely prevent parking in front of homes.
With parking enforcement officers planning to patrol the residential streets for the first time this summer, city officials are attempting to clearly state in city code what is not allowed.