Kahlil Saliba May 17, 2021
The recent Lewes City Council and BPW elections reaffirmed that Lewes certainly faces quality of life challenges, but that we also have capable leaders and knowlegeable voices in our community. There will be robust debate with diverse, passionate perspectives which, in my view, is necessary to make informed decisions.
I am optimistic we can all reason together and produce solutions for both the short- and long-term benefit of our community.
The voters of Lewes had three city council candidates who offered various talents, skills and policy positions. It was an engaging and energetic campaign, yet also a respectful one. Rob Morgan, Carolyn Jones and I discussed this on election day and agreed that we never felt like we were running “against” each other, but instead were making the case of why each of us had the right skill set and temperament to represent our wonderful town.
Jim Berrigan May 13, 2021
I would like to thank Rob Morgan and Bonnie Osler for their years of service to the citizens of Lewes while they were on city council.
Being on city council is mostly a thankless job that these volunteers do because they love Lewes. The job is a labor of love that council people do in order to make the city a better place for all of us.
Whether you agree with their decisions or not, you should thank them for a job well done and for doing what most of us do not want to do.
Thanks Rob and Bonnie - enjoy your well-deserved rest.
Debra Evalds May 7, 2021
Lewes residents have an important choice to make this Saturday in our Lewes City Council election. I strongly believe Councilman Rob Morgan has earned re-election through his service to City of Lewes residents, experience, intelligence, transparency and due diligence in all subjects that come before council. Rob has consistently sided on behalf of the residents of Lewes, especially in development issues. Rob was the sole voice of dissent in questioning the annexation of the Brittingham Parcel on New Road, as he voiced concerns about the annexation zones, pushed forward by ex-council members, that would permit high-density townhomes on the banks of Canary Creek.
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.