CLNCC's New Castle County Candidates Forum Set For 7PM Oct. 17th In Prices Corner

  The Civic League for New Castle County is hosting a

County Candidate Night  

7 - 9 PM 

Wednesday, October 17th

at the Cranston Heights Fire Hall in Prices Corner

3306 Kirkwood Highway  Wilmington, DE 19808

Moderator: WDEL Radio News Personality 

Allan Loudell!!

We'll  be taking questions from the audience so come prepared!

First Panel (7 - 7:45 PM)
New Castle County Council Candidates

Chris  Bullock  - Democratic Council President Nominee
 http://chrisbullock2012.com/

Mike Protack - Republican Council President Nominee
http://www.mikeprotackforcouncil.com/

Tim Sheldon  Democratic Council District 9 Nominee
http://peopleforsheldon.blogspot.com/

Scot Sauer- Republican Council District 9 Nominee


Break (7:45 - 8:15 PM)
Senate-Level Candidates' introductory remarks


Second Panel (8:15 - 9 PM)
New Castle County Executive Candidates

Tom Gordon - Democratic Executive Nominee
http://www.tomgordon2012.com/

Mark Blake - Republican Executive Nominee
http://www.blake4countyexec.com/


for directions -

Cranston Heights Fire Hall

WDEL's Coverage Of The NCC Council's Smart Growth Forum Last Night - Get Ready For The Comp Plan Update!

(WDEL) LeAnne Matlach reports ~ Community members expressed their concern over projects by the Stoltz development company at a forum Thursday night.

Audio Here New Castle County is getting ready update the comprehensive plan and Councilman Bob Weiner wants to incorporate Smart Growth into new development.
Audio Here Smart Growth development reduces costs for development, public scenes and public transportation. Erik Aulestia says neighborhoods need to be walk able in smart growth because the average person will only walk about a quarter mile before deciding to drive.
Audio Here Aulestia says residents are often hesitant of new developers because they have had problems with over promised under delivered plans in the past.

(reprinted here in full with permission)

WDEL to host political debates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Carl, 478-2700

1150AM WDEL & WDEL.com
to Host Political Debates

(Wilmington, DE) – 1150AM WDEL, Delaware’s most listened to news/talk radio station, has announced its lineup of political debates for the upcoming primary election:

August 16, 6pm – Democratic candidates for Delaware Treasurer
Location: WDEL Studios in Brandywine Hundred (2727 Shipley Road)
Moderator: Allan Loudell

August 23, 6pm – Democratic candidates for New Castle County Sheriff
Location: WDEL Studios in Brandywine Hundred (2727 Shipley Road)
Moderator: Allan Loudell
Note: This debate is staged in cooperation with the League of Women Voters of New Castle County

August 30, 6pm – Democratic candidates for Delaware Auditor
Location: WDEL Studios in Brandywine Hundred (2727 Shipley Road)
Moderator: Allan Loudell

August 31, 8am – Republican candidates for U.S. House
Location: Widener Law School, Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Del.
Note: Audience welcome
Moderator: Peter MacArthur

The debates will be broadcast live on 1150AM WDEL and streamed on WDEL.com.
News coverage is welcome. Please contact Chris Carl to make arrangements.