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The Wilmington City Council met in regular session on Thursday, October 15, 2026, beginning at 6:30 PM. Council President Trippy Congo presided. The meeting opened with a prayer and included roll call, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, the City Treasurer's report, multiple recognition resolutions, public comment, the consideration of eight resolutions, and announcements.
Councilmember Maria Dolores Cabrera recognized Rebecca Gomez (Dominican Cafe), Annavi Group, Silo Restoration House Inc., Coro San Pablo, and the Delaware Hispanic Commission for their contributions. Speakers highlighted the importance of community service, bilingual education, and cultural preservation. Councilmembers expressed strong support for the Hispanic community.
Councilmembers Harley and Bracey sponsored a resolution recognizing the NCBW Delaware Chapter for its over 30 years of advocacy, mentorship (100 Bridges program), over $305,000 in scholarships awarded, and public policy work.
Councilmember McCoy recognized Aisha Hines as the winner of the 2026 Adult Fitness Challenge, and the Clarence Frame Center for Active Adults and Quaker Hill Place as the winners of the 2026 Senior Health and Fitness Challenge.
Additional recognitions were read for the Wilmington Hope Commission (20th anniversary) and the Ethel Cuff Black Way street sub-naming. Sympathy resolutions were read for Victoria Rodriguez, Pierre Andre Wright, Nichelle Freeman, C.O.C. Poperty, Margaret G. Scribens, and former Delaware State Senate President Pro Tempore Patricia "Patty" Blevins and Siobhan D. Jones.
The Council considered eight resolutions. Debate was limited, but several councilmembers added context to their votes.
The meeting will please come to order. Good evening again, everyone. My name is Trippy Congo, President of Wilmington City Council, and on behalf of all of my colleagues on council, we want to thank you for joining us. Thank you for everyone who is in council chambers with us and also to those of you who are with us virtually. Today is Thursday, October the fifteenth, and we are going to begin with our opening prayer by Marilina Rivera. Heavenly Father, we have assembled to handle the affairs of our city. As we do so, we ask for your guidance and understanding. We pray that our city reaches a place of peace and safety. Councilwoman Darby. Councilwoman Oliver. Present. Councilwoman Willower. Present. Councilwoman McCoy. Councilman Johnson. Councilman Field. Present. Councilwoman Bracey. Council Woman Cabrera. Councilman Hackett. Councilman Spadola. President Congo. Here. Thank you. This time we're going to have the read the reading of the minutes from our previous meeting. City Council meant in regular session with remote participation. On the above date at six thirty PM, President Ernest M. Honga, the second presiding. I'm sorry, be accepted as reading. It's been properly moved and seconded amendments be accepted as written on the question. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carried. And we do not have any committee reports this evening. So next will be the city treasure's report. October 15, 2026. Total investments 588,880, 841,795 and 85 cents. Total cash on hand, 17 million 385, 725.24 cents. Grant total 606 million two hundred and twenty-seven thousand five hundred and twenty-one dollars and nine cents. Submitted City Treasurer Dwayne Sims. Make a motion that the treasury report be received, recorded and filed. Second. It's been properly moved and second the report BBC, recorded and filed on the question. All