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DELAWARE PUBLIC ARCHIVES PHOTO A RARE DOCUMENT shows coun- ty election returns from 1811. Until 1812, all voting took place in the coun- ty seat Georgetown. Return Day trivia

• John M. Clayton of Dags- boro, a U.S. senator and U.S. secretary of state in President Zachery Taylor’s administra- MANY HAPPY tion, put Return Day in per- spective in the mid-1800s. He said “that the man who had been to a political meeting in RETURNS Dagsboro, seen Return Day in Georgetown and visited Paris had witnessed the three most interesting sights in the world”

• While there are no records of a president participating in the parade, in 2008 then Vice President-Elect Joe Biden rode in a carriage with his wife, Jill, on the rain soaked streets of Georgetown. That year’s event CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP: Town crier Kirk Lawson reads re- was like no other in history, turns from the 2014 election; Sussex County party leaders, in a complete with metal-detector photo from 1988, Republican J. Everett Moore, Libertarian Bob security checks, Secret Service Sigler and Democrat Ken McDowell prepare to bury the hatch- and sharpshooters et; a historical marker on The Circle explains the unique histo- ry of the one-of-a-kind event in the country; and each Return Day, officials of each political party gather to bury the hatchet • In 1965, the Gen- in Lewes Beach sand. eral Assembly declared Return

PHOTOS: DELAWARE PUBLIC ARCHIVES AND RON MACARTHUR Day as a legal half-day holiday in Sussex County

• W. Layton Johnson of Election-year event dates back to 1812 Georgetown served as town crier from 1992 to 2012. The By Ron MacArthur General Assembly gave the state's three Residents from all over the county former mayor, county plan- [email protected] counties the right to hold elections came to the county seat via carriage, ning and zoning commissioner, at local polling places. Prior to that, horse, oxen or cart to partake in revelry oing to Georgetown to hear residents had to travel to county seats and hear election results. Return Day World War II veteran and election results is a tradition to vote, and results were not tabulated was born. retired Army National Guard brigadier general in the Army Gthat probably dates back to right away. Today – depending on the weather – when the town became the county seat “But there was a caveat,” said Jim up to 10,000 people crowd into down- National Guard passed away in 1791. Bowden, vice president of the Return town Georgetown for the event. in February 2015. Kirk Lawson But the first official record of a Re- Day Committee. “They had to bring the While many of the old traditions still took over the duties in 2014 turn Day celebration – with many of the ballot boxes back to Georgetown so that take place every two years, in modern to carry on a family tradition. same traditions carried on today – dates residents could return two days later to times the reading of results is symbolic. His great-uncle Ronnie Dodd back to 1812. That's the year when the hear the results.” served as town crier from 1962 n See RETURNS, Page 3 to 1990

and said she was given a job It was also the year that Return Day part of Rosalie Walls’ life lining up parade judges. the ox stand caught fire and That little job took on new was destroyed the day before By Ron MacArthur Born and raised in George- busy – if not more – as when I meaning years later in 1990, Return Day. “The fire was so [email protected] town, she has served on the was president,” she says. when she was voted in as hot the metal roof melted and event's committee since 1972 Her association with Return president less than two months spilled onto the ox,” she said. There aren't many people and was president for 26 years. Day started innocently when before Return Day. “Before “Somehow the committee was who have invested more in Re- And when she stepped down she attended a committee I could say Rumpelstiltskin, able to get another ox on the turn Day than Rosalie Walls – as president, she didn't walk meeting with a friend in 1972. I was nominated. That year spit in time.” perhaps no one since the event away. She's now the corre- Walls, now 82, ended up serv- we really had to pull things began in 1812. sponding secretary. “I'm just as ing on the committee that year together,” she said. n See WALLS, Page 3 Cape Gazette ELECTION #GUIDE 2016 OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 8,DATE 2016 3

which Georgetown is to become the matters either. Returns Mecca of citizens from every sec- Walls To this day, Walls does not hold back. tion of the country, persons begin to “Everybody knew this was security over- Continued from page 2 invade the town.” Continued from page 2 kill,” she said. “It left a really bad taste in The event is steeped in tradition, people's mouths.” Everyone who attends to hear re- and it’s something the committee Being around politicians most of her When Secret Service officials tried sults read by town crier Kirk Lawson works hard to maintain, Bowden said. life, Walls eventually ran for Georgetown to change the parade route for security already knows who won and who lost Bowden said in the early days, if Town Council and lost by 31 votes. “My reasons, she had enough. “I stood my on election night. Democrats won the most races, they friends and relatives cried about it, but it ground, and it all worked out,” she said. As far as anyone can determine, would have an ox roast and give away was really a blessing in disguise because “Return Day was almost ruined for Georgetown hosts the only Return free sandwiches. I'm already good, but don't blame it on the vice pres- Day in the country. Bowden said even If the Republicans won, they would involved in so ident because he would not have wanted as far back as 1860, the event was have a parade. many things,” the way it turned out,” Walls said. labeled unique in a newspaper article “Over the years, the two events she said. She said ever since 2008, the com- in the New York Tribune: came together and have been part The Return mittee has worked hard to get the event “Known only here, it has become of Return Day for as long as people Day that almost back on a strong foundation. an institution of the county, and is can remember,” Bowden said. It had did her in – and While the tried-and-true traditions are inseparably connected with its his- occurred at least by the late 1880s also brought out important to the continuity of Return tory; it is essentially the big day, and because Democratic Delaware Gov. what she calls Day, Walls said the committee is not cannot be approximated, in point of Charles Stockley (1883-1887) rode atop her feisty side averse to trying new events. In the past interest for numbers and notoriety, by a large boat around The Circle during – took place in there have been fireworks, a cooking any other. At early morn of the day on the Return Day parade, Bowden said. 2008. When it contest and the Mummers performed in was announced one parade. Last year, a cornhole tourna- that Vice ment was added the night before Return This Election Guide was created President-elect RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Day. Four bands are scheduled to play and published by the Cape Gazette Joe Biden would Rosalie Walls welcomes this year on Wednesday night. attend, the world a large crowd to the 2014 A reception for invited dignitaries as Walls knew Return Day, her final as was added to the event in 1982. As it got Editorial Content News Editor Page Design president of the event’s it was turned committee. larger, it was moved to different loca- Chris Flood Laura Ritter Jen Ellingsworth topsy-turvy as tions in Georgetown. Now it takes place Ron MacArthur Secret Ser- the morning of Return Day at Delaware vice officials set security protocol into Technical Community College, where it Ad Sales Manager Production Coordinator Cover photo motion. It was U.S. Secret Service vs. was moved in the 1990s. Chris Rausch Norma Parks Ron MacArthur Rosalie Walls. Roads leading to George- Although Return Day takes place ev- town were blocked miles away from The ery two years, work to put on the event Circle, and everyone attending the event really never stops. “At times it can be Advertising Production Cover design had to pass through security checks and overwhelming,” Walls said. Cindy Bowlin Sara Bryce Teresa Rodriguez metal detectors. And once they were But, she says, it's important to keep the Kathy McGinty Christopher D. Foster on The Circle, they were corralled in. traditions alive. “It's not that one tradi- Amanda Neafie Edwin Krumm Website Vendors were moved away from The tion is more important than another. It's Andrew Thomas Eric Lawson www.CapeGazette.com Circle and didn't make any money, Walls the whole day that attracts people,” she Teresa Rodriguez said. The fact that it rained didn't help said. Kristin Sinnott

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• Steve said “NO” to proposals to increase the gasoline • Steve received the Mothers Against Drunk Driving tax and add a new “water tax” to our property taxes. “LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR” Award for his bill that toughened DUI enforcement. • Steve voted “FOR” a Constitutional Amendment that would allow judges to deny bail to repeat • Steve’s bill on Clandestine “METH LABS” and violent offenders while they await their trial. has virtually eliminated METH Produciton in Delaware. • Steve “HELPED” hundreds of constituents in the past • Steve voted “AGAINST” gun legislation two years to solve their problems with state agencies. that would have negatively affected our Constitutional rights guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment.

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Sussex County's District 2 and District 3 seats are up for grabs this year, but the only council race to be decided Tuesday, Nov. 8, is in District 3, where incumbent Joan Deaver is not seeking re-election. Republican I.G. Burton is facing off against Democrat Leslie Ledogar for the District 3 seat. Both candidates live in Lewes. In District 2, incumbent Councilman Sam Wilson of Georgetown won his seat by defeating Lisa Hudson Briggs in the Republican primary,. He has no Democratic challenger in the general election.

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Paid for by Eastern Sussex Democrats 6 OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 8, 2016 ELECTION GUIDE 2016 OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 8, 2016 7 digms of technology and custom As a mom, nurse, teacher and next . er of Perry’s Computer Repair, Pete Schwartzkopf the pursuit of happiness. A vote to develop new approaches and senator, I know all too well the My professional experience has a master of arts in public Democrat, Rehoboth for Donald Ayotte, an indepen- successful plans for stability and unprecedented challenges facing running insurance operations administration from the Uni- dent candidate, is a vote for a growth. This experience and our state. As our next lieutenant coupled with my small busi- versity of Connecticut and has I moved to Sussex County when constitutional republic. Meet the candidates clear thinking will enable Dela- governor, I will continue my fight ness background gives me the completed all but a dissertation I was 12 years old. I’ve had the ware to develop into the com- for Delaware families by expand- unique perspective as a provider in political science from Catholic good fortune to Steve Smyk munity we can best imagine. My ing resources for those strug- of coverage and as a consumer University. Candidates, presented in alphabetical order, were given be a lifeguard Republican, Milton priorities are new approaches to gling with mental health and ad- of products. I have been part of He is married and privileged business, employment, security diction, improving our education a team that has drafted policies, to Jill Goodwin 150 words for an introduction and reason why they are running. to serve as a I am a Delaware native, graduat- and energy as well as identifying system so that our children are priced coverage, built software Mitchell who Delaware state and improving on education in a college and career ready, and in- and hardware systems to man- is a native ing from Sussex Central High trooper for 25 School and Delaware Technical that will solve the emergency leaders in Washington with a lieutenant governor, and has manner that supports the very vesting in businesses across our age a business and developed of Rehoboth years, spend- U.S. Representative best of our teachers and elimi- state so that we have more jobs marketing plans. I have con- Beach. Mitch- Community of climate change: creating fresh, common-sense approach served as Delaware’s lone ing several College. I am 20 million good-wage jobs to to bringing people together. member of the U.S. House of nates bureaucratic bottlenecks. and a stronger economy. During tracted thousands of insurance ell has served Four candidates running for commanding P. Schwartzkopf a Delaware Delaware’s only U.S. Represen- transform our economy to 100 We need leaders who will bring Representatives since 2011. my 14 years as a legislator and agents and brokers to sell and on the Ocean Perry Mitchell Troop 7. I have 30 years as a nurse, I have had service those coverages. Dela- View Planning Army National tative seat – Libertarian Scotty percent clean, renewable energy creative thinking and innovative As governor, John’s priorities Lt. Governor raised a family Guard veteran Gesty, Green Party candidate by 2020, a healthy, sustainable solutions to create good-paying consist of creating 21st century the opportunity to work on many ware citizens need a change in & Zoning Commission and town here and enjoyed every mo- of the toughest issues facing the way we approach insurance council. and served Mark Perri, Republican Hans food system, public transpor- jobs. We need leaders who will jobs, strengthening our schools, Two candidates are running for ment in this community. I have 24 years as a Reigle and Democrat Lisa Blunt tation sustainably powered, fight to protect Social Security, keeping communities safe and lieutenant governor – Republican Delaware, and I'll continue to do regulation that puts consumers Delaware has the sixth highest spent my time in office working so as our lieutenant governor. first. Skyrocketing consumer electricity costs in the country, member of the Rochester. The current holder restoring our ecosystem. I am a who will work collaboratively fixing the state's budget. John La Mar Gunn and Democrat closely with small businesses Delaware State of the seat, U.S. Representative PhD chemical engineer with an with their peers to stimulate will lead our state through a Bethany Hall-Long. Gunn is look- healthcare costs are a direct re- and Mitchell said, he would to help them grow and thrive. I Steve Smyk sult of a ineffective, poorly man- investigate ways to find lower Police, becom- , a Democrat, is run- MBA. I’m also very active in the economic growth, and who will transition to an innovation ing to become the first African- Insurance Commissioner have worked with community ing president of ning for governor. If Rochester local and national sustainability fight inequities in our society. I’m economy that will provide American from the Republican aged regulatory system, and it is rates. leaders to address crime and time that we make the system Mitchell said he would make the Delaware State Trooper As- were to win, she would be the movement, promoting and de- running for Congress because I Delawareans with well-paying Party elected statewide. Hall- Two candidates are running for traffic problems along Route 1. sociation. First elected in 2012, I first woman and first African veloping the managed transition will be that leader and because middle class jobs of the future. Long, a senator since 2008, has work for Delaware citizens and widening the county’s roads a We have accomplished a lot in the insurance commissioner’s Delaware businesses. priority. am currently serving my second American to hold the seat. to post-fossil-fuel community. I believe that we can do more to been a member of the Delaware seat – Republican Jeff Cragg the General Assembly during Sean Goward He said he will attract manufac- term. ensure all people have the op- General Assembly since be- and Democrat Trinidad Navarro. the past two years: expanded During that time, it has been portunities they deserve. Libertarian, Dover ing elected as representative in turing jobs into Sussex County the Clean Indoor Air Act, passed Hans Reigle Navarro defeated Democratic State Sen. District 20 the collective opinions of my Scott Gesty 2003. The lieutenant governor’s to improve the economy. He said common-sense gun control incumbent Karen Weldin Stew- he would also support improv- constituents that have dictated Libertarian, Wilmington Republican, Wyoming Governor In 1998, I enlisted in the U.S. seat has been vacant since Janu- art in the September primary. Two candidates are running for measures, reformed the juvenile my vote in Dover. I hold monthly Air Force because of a sense of ary 2015, when Democrat Matt ing education by supporting justice system and invested In 2012, Cragg lost to Gov. Jack the 20th Senatorial District seat universal pre-school and more constituent coffee meetings, I’m originally from southern Hans Reigle received a bachelor duty to serve and a rich military Denn stepped down and was Markell in the governor’s race. more than $300 million in our of science degree from Excelsior Four candidates running for gov- – Republican incumbent Gerald science, technology, engineer- spend countless hours poring New Jersey and have lived in ernor. Current holder of the seat, family history. I swore an oath sworn in as attorney general. Hocker and Democratic chal- infrastructure to create middle- over emails and return phone Delaware for over 20 years. I’m College in 1989 and a master of to support and ing and mathematics courses in class jobs and make our roads business administration from Gov. Jack Markell, a Democrat, Trinidad Navarro lenger Perry Mitchell. Hocker high school. calls to keep my finger on the married and have a 7-year-old has been term-limited out. defend the La Mar Gunn has represented the district safer. I am looking forward to pulse of the district. For me, be- daughter. I’ve worked in the fi- Delaware State University in Democrat, Bear Constitution, Republican, Dover since 2012. The district is in the continuing our work to make our ing a legislator is not about the nancial servic- 2010. He is a and during communities safer and protect veteran of the Colin Bonini I am a lifelong Delawarean, southeast corner of Sussex creation of new public policy, but es industry for my tenure, I La Mar T. Gunn, a native of Los County, encompassing all or State Rep. District 14 our quality of life. serving citizens – often, one at a 23 years, am a U.S. Air Force Republican, Camden educated in Delaware’s pub- watched as Angeles, Calif., is a graduate of parts of Millsboro, Dagsboro, There are two candidates for the time. Interfacing with the people licensed CPA, Reserves and career politi- lic schools. I hold a bachelor’s the Delaware Sen. Colin Bonini has been the University degree from Frankford, Selbyville, Millville, 14th Representative District race I represent and advocating on and an adjunct cians put my of Delaware Bethany Beach, South Bethany their behalf is at the core of what professor at Army National committed to serving the con- Wilmington – Republican challenger James State Rep. District 20 military family Sean Goward and Delaware and Fenwick Island. DeMartino and Democratic I do as a public servant. Goldey Bea- Guard. He stituents of the 16th District in in harm’s way University. State Universi- incumbent Pete Schwartzkopf, Three candidates are running for com College. served as a the General and eroded the While a li- ty. Since gradu- who has represented the district office in the 20th Representative I’m running for councilman Assembly. He civil liberties of my family at censed insur- Barbara Vaughan Scott Gestyv Hans Reiglev ating from since 2002 and is Speaker of District – Independent Party of this office to and mayor has consis- home. My kids' teachers are ance agent, Republican, Ocean View college, La Mar the House. The district includes Delaware challenger Don Ayo- Democrat, Lewes provide the citi- of Wyoming. tently stood shackled in Delaware schools I learned the has commit- parts of the Lewes ZIP code, as tte, Republican incumbent Steve zens of Delaware a choice out- Most importantly, Hans is a for responsible by bureaucrats in Washington importance of I was born and raised in Sussex ted himself to well as all of Rehoboth, Dewey, Smyk and Democratic challeng- Before retiring to Lewes, I spent side of the two-party duopoly. father of three and a loving government who don't know what's best for La Mar Gunn serving the in- Trinidad Navarro County, where I live today with helping build Henlopen Acres and Angola. er Barbara Vaughan. Smyk has over 20 years Libertarians are fiscally conser- husband. He feels there are and against the teachers. Delaware is complicit surance needs my wife Emily. Together, we have a strong and represented the district since in the field of vative and are staunch defend- too many burdensome regula- policies that in the surveillance state, gath- of our citizens and how impor- five children, 11 grandchildren vibrant Delaware, where success 2012. The district covers all or education. I ers of civil liberties. If elected I tions on Americans that have have crippled ering meta data and personal tant insurance is. I've spent the and run a string of small busi- Colin Boniniv is attainable to all. As president James DeMartino parts of Lewes, Milton and areas served on the will fight to lower taxes, get the hindered Delaware’s ability for Delaware’s information without warrants or last 26 years in public service as nesses includ- of the Central Delaware NAACP, Republican, Lewes of the county north of George- Lewes City federal government out of our growth. His keys issues are: re- economy, public oversight. Backroom deals a police officer and New Castle ing Hocker’s La Mar helped to diffuse ten- town and Long Neck. Council for 8 schools, replace Obamacare, claiming high-tech and low-tech even when he stood alone. are being made that benefit County Sheriff. I've advocated Markets. I’ve years. I have This election, he is seeking to sions between Dover’s black I’m a U.S. Marine Corps veteran defend the Second Amend- manufacturing jobs; improv- corporations in Delaware at the for victims and consumers always been and an attorney with high-profile served on the ing the educational system; take that political courage to community and its local po- throughout my career. As sheriff, community Don Ayotte ment, end our policing of the cost of individuals and small and lice department. As your next litigation experience. I’ve been boards of the world while keeping us strong localizing control of education; the governor's office. Delaware medium-sized businesses that I saved over $2 million. I've minded, start- Independent, Georgetown Lewes Public Barbara Vaughan is in trouble and needs new lieutenant governor, La Mar will a corporate at home, support our veterans, addressing national security and cater to Delawareans. If we want stood up to the big banks and ing a music attorney at Library, the immigration; reducing wasteful leadership with the will to make serve as Delaware’s first ever returned funds to consumers festival that I've earned a BA from the Uni- and insist on a balanced budget more of the same, then we only "jobs ambassador" – a commit- Oracle Corp., Greater Lewes Community amendment and term limits for spending and the national debt; needed changes. Bonini will have to look at establishment who thought they lost it all in funnels thou- Gerald Hocker versity of Delaware, with a major Village, the Lewes Historical revive the economy that has ment to bring back manufactur- tried several Congress and the Senate. I ask and improving veteran care. candidates. We deserve better. foreclosure. I will refocus the sands of dollars criminal cases in English and a concentration Society, the historic byways Hans knows good judgment, a dwindled over the past 24 years, ing and other livable wage jobs efforts of the Insurance Com- into local charities. When I ran in journalism. I've also studied for your support on Nov. 8. It's time to vote differently. to all three counties. Viewing life and have had and as a member of the Lewes constitutional foundation, and reform programs to get govern- missioner's Office to helping for office, it was to ensure oth- both political science and his- Planning Commission and the ment spending under control, as a journey of lessons, La Mar private practice bipartisanship are necessary to consumers, and level the playing ers had the same opportunities in the area of tory extensively as well as the Southern Delaware Alliance for Mark Perri put Delaware back on track. and reform our schools so that Andrew Groff uses every lesson to grow per- field between the big insurance Emily and I had. We started our U.S. Constitution along with sonally and to help others. In ad- art and enter- James DeMartino Racial Justice. Green Party, Wilmington education works for our children. Green Party, Wilmington companies and Delaware's con- first grocery store with a little surrounding I was named Citizen of the Year Delaware deserves better than dition, La Mar believes that God tainment law. sumers. Rates are out of control. capital and a dream. In Dover, I As a businessman, I’ve been papers, such by the Greater Lewes Founda- Our economy is based on fossil what the current political class For over 25 years, I have endeav- teaches us to value honesty and I will put the brakes on burden- consistently and often success- as the Federal- respect. La Mar lives these quali- both a program manager for a tion in 2015. Attention must be fuels. The problem is, that’s kill- Democrat, Wilmington has delivered the last 24 years ored to draw people together some rate increases. I pledge to fully fight for the small-business ist Papers and paid to improving transportation ing the planet. Climate change in the governor’s office. Colin in common ties instinctively with his family, government contractor support- provide Delawareans with a fair owner. An example is the ing the U.S. Navy for Advanced related sub- and creating better jobs in the is the most I’ve spent my career working to Bonini has the will and courage purpose for the friends, clients, community, and and responsive office to address Regulatory Transparency and jects. I am an everyone that he encounters. Naval Weapon Systems and a district. There needs to be more urgent issue create opportunity for every- to deliver what’s better for Dela- betterment of all of their insurance concerns. Accountability Act I sponsored. independent addiction treatment and men- confronting us. one, especially for those who ware. He humbly asks for your us all. I am you. small business consultant. It requires a regulatory impact I bring numerous experiences thinker, work- tal health facilities instead of We need to have been left behind. As an vote on Nov. 8. I’m a worker, Bethany Hall-Long statement be produced when- ing well outside Don Ayotte Jeff Cragg along with the knowledge of the incarceration of drug users. stop burning advocate, as businessman, Democrat, Middletown ever a regulation is proposed the box. I will There needs to be a recognition fossil fuels. We secretary of la- technologist Republican, Wilmington problem solving, the ability to John Carney or amended that would affect make decisions and implement write no legislation, nor will I of the need for services for the need to change bor and deputy and carpen- Growing up on my family's farm individuals or small businesses. support legislation that infringes rapidly growing population of our economy. secretary of Democrat, Wilmington ter; but more in Sussex County, I learned the After a successful career as an solutions. It is time to fix the Andrew Groff Our community, quality of life, problems of local roads, state on, or violates either the U.S. older citizens. I support raising In this elec- Mark Peri health and importantly, I’m values of working insurance com- economy and ecology are all budget, healthcare, crime, drugs or Delaware constitutions. I will the minimum wage by 50 cents tion we are social services, John Carney a father, son, hard and caring pany executive not further erode our civil rights, was raised important issues I continue to and schools. It’s time for a new a year and passing a modest gas not only deciding what kind of a as well as CEO neighbor and a friend. The gov- for others, and and current fight for every day. but instead will endeavor to tax increase. world we will have but whether of the Metro- in Claymont, ernor’s office sets the pace and I developed a small business voice in Legislative Hall. A time for new ideas, a person with reinstate those that have already we will have a world. We face politan Wilm- Lisa B. Roches- second oldest articulates the path through our sense of com- proprietor – for been eroded by bad legisla- n See CANDIDATES, Page 8 catastrophic climate change. ington Urban of 9 children. challenges. I have traveled this munity and 16 years in Del- Perry Mitchell different experiences, new ways of accomplishing objectives, a tion. In an effort to protect your I’m the only candidate talking League, I have seen first-hand Between 2001 world and conducted business in giving back. aware – I am Democrat, Ocean View liberty and freedom, I will use all and 2009, person whose priority will be to about the transformative solu- that too many working families many countries. I have built suc- These are val- asking for your of my knowledge as a Consti- Continuing coverage of the 2016 tions we need. We call, simply, in the First State are surviving John served cessful teams and companies ues I still carry vote to become Perry Mitchell, a retired profes- represent the residents of 14th Representative District. tutional scholar to ensure every election: capegazette.com for an emergency jobs program not thriving. I believe we need as Delaware’s John Carney which broke through the para- with me today. B. Hall-Long Delaware’s Jeff Cragg sor of political science and own- citizen's right to life, liberty and » 8 DATEOCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 8, 2016 ELECTION #GUIDE 2016 Cape Gazette

has been committed to work- mittee for Southern Delaware ing to ensure fiscal responsi- Alliance for Racial Justice. I bility in state government, as am a member of the League of Meet the candidates well as focusing on solutions to Women Voters, and I advise make our communities safer. youth for the YMCA’s Youth in In addition, she has worked Government. Residents of the diligently with DNREC to ad- district face the same issues State Rep. District 35 a leading advocate in the legis- years of business knowledge to dress residents’ flooding and today as they did 8 years ago lature for farming – our state’s work with legislators to move drainage concerns in the Oak – roads flood, transportation, Two candidates are running for top industry – and have been Delaware forward. Delaware Orchard area. accessibil- 35th Representative District outspoken about the need to faces financial issues due to ex- Most recently, ity of medical seat – incumbent David Wilson protect earmarked Farmland penditures exceeding revenue, Briggs King resources and challenger Gary M. Wolfe. Preservation funds that have but neither cuts alone nor was appoint- for seniors, Wilson has represented the repeatedly been raided in re- taxing those living just above ed to serve on affordable district since 2008. The district cent years. My experience as a poverty levels will solve these the Behavioral housing covers the northwest corner small businessman has helped problems. He believes the and Men- is limited, of Sussex County, encompass- influence the debate on bills key to Delaware’s success is tal Health heroin related ing parts or all of Greenwood, impacting our leading source of preparing the next generation Commission, crimes have Bridgeville and Ellendale. new jobs. I make every effort to through a world-class educa- which will be Ruth Briggs King increased Paulette Rappa be constantly out in my district, tion, providing livable wage responsible 1,800 percent making myself as available as jobs for those with trade skills for providing oversight and in Sussex County in the last 5 David Wilson possible to the constituents. and those with college degrees, monitoring the provision of years according to the Dela- Republican, Lincoln balancing the state’s financial behavioral and mental health- ware National Guard Coun- Gary Wolfe picture now, and providing a care in Delaware. She was also terdrug Task Force and mental I was born in Sussex County, Democrat, Greenwood quality of life for all citizens. the House sponsor for legisla- health services are scarce. I got married here and started tion that cleared the way for a would like to introduce more Wilson’s Auction here, employ- Gary Wolfe, a resident of State Rep. District 37 90-bed psychiatric hospital in community outreach programs; ing local resi- Greenwood, is the husband of Georgetown. She holds regu- coordinate rehabilitation ser- dents. I have Jackie, and father to Gary II, Two candidates are running – lar community meetings with vices that meet best practice a history of Christopher and Scott. He is incumbent Ruth Briggs King constituents in both the Long recommendations; address elected public employed as and challenger Paulette Rappa. Neck and Georgetown areas flooding in Long Neck and Oak service as a an operations Briggs has represented the and, in her spare time, Briggs Orchard; continue to expand county office manager for a district since 2009. Candidates King and her husband, Stan, policies that protect manu- holder and as propane and faced off in the 2014 election. enjoy spending time with their facturing homeowners’ rights; a state repre- gas distribu- District includes Georgetown, twin granddaughters. protect agricultural needs; and sentative. As David Wilson tor. Having Long Neck and Oak Orchard. work across the aisle to explore a farm owner served previ- Paulette Rappa new revenue sources and and a breeder ously 10 years structure state government to of Haflinger horses, I am one of on the Milford Gary Wolfe Ruth Briggs King Democrat, Millsboro work more efficiently. the few members of the Gen- School Dis- Republican, Georgetown eral Assembly who has practi- trict Board of Education, Wolfe I am the president-elect of Continuing coverage of the 2016 cal agricultural experience. It is looks to use his experience in Ruth Briggs King has represent- Long Neck Sunrise Rotary and election: capegazette.com one of the reasons I have been education and more than 25 ed the district since 2009. She serve on the steering com- » When Democrats Win, We All Win. ★Students★Workers★Seniors★Families★

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Paid for by ★ Progressive Democrats of Sussex County★ [email protected] Cape Gazette ELECTION #GUIDE 2016 OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 8,DATE 2016 9 v dren and five grandchildren. wants to expand his opportu- of 15, served on Ellendale Rotary Club. Charlie served State Rep. District 39 I’ve served in insurance for 37 nities to make a difference by Town Council and is currently as a director for The Greater years, and I own my agency. I seeking the office of Represen- the mayor. Public service has Georgetown Chamber of Com- The race for the 39th Rep- also ran a nonprofit organiza- tative for the 41st District. Con- always been an important part merce. He currently serves as a resentative District features tion for 13 years that defended stituent services are a priority of Norman’s life. The current trustee for Georgetown Public two candidates - Libertarian private enterprise. These ex- for Brad, and he will work for Clerk of the Peace Office has Library Foundation. Charlie challenger James Brittingham periences help me understand all people in the district to help made amazing strides stream- loves public service and busi- and Republican incumbent how to achieve more efficient resolve issues. Brad’s focus will lining the process of the office ness. Charlie has been married , who has repre- government, lower taxes, more be to work across the aisle, for Sussex County. I would for 25 years to Donna Koskey, sented the district since 2006. jobs and greater prosperity. with people from all political like to uphold the current having just celebrated Aug. 10. Brittingham lost to Short in the Working with other legisla- backgrounds and with the state standards, while working with As a jeweler in Georgetown, 2014 district race. The district tors, we passed several bills to officials as a cooperative group Delaware tourism to promote Koskey has had the pleasure of includes Seaford and Blades, achieve the first real regula- to address the issues of the memorable marriages that will helping many couples prepare west to the Maryland state line. tory reform in Delaware. I also district. Brad asks you to vote increase the revenue within the for the day when they say, “I Neither candidate returned the passed House Bill 80, which for him Nov. 8. county, along with facing other do.” Now, he’d like to bring request for information. prevents nonveterans from issues in a positive manner, his experience as a business stealing benefits that belong to keeping the couples’ and the person along with his passion veterans. I’m proud that I voted Clerk of the Peace county’s best interests at heart. for creating lasting memories. State Rep. District 41 against every tax increase and It’s important to stay within When elected, Charlie plans The race for the 41st Repre- was given a 100 percent rating The clerk of the peace race fea- budget and produce more to increase the experience for sentative District includes by the American Conserva- tures Republican Norman “Jay” revenue without crippling small those getting married by pro- Republican incumbent Richard tive Union. If re-elected, I look Jones against Democrat Char- businesses in Sussex County. viding optional services. forward to working for all my lie Koskey. Jones is the mayor When it comes to marriage, Collins and Democratic chal- n See CANDIDATES, Page 11 lenger Brad Connor. Collins has constituents. of Ellendale. Koskey is a former love is greater than money. represented the district, which Georgetown councilman. Cur- includes Millsboro, Dagsboro, Brad Connor rent Clerk of the Peace John Charles Koskey VOTERS’ BIGGEST Brady, a Democrat, decided not Frankford and Selbyville, since Democrat, Dagsboro Democrat, Georgetown NATIONAL CONCERNS 2014. to run for re-election after he was offered a court-appointed • Eighty-four percent of reg- Brad Connor has lived in Charlie Koskey is the founder position as the chief deputy istered voters say the econo- Richard Collins Dagsboro for over 50 years, and owner-operator of Char- register of wills in Sussex. my will be very important to Republican, Millsboro and served don Ltd. them in making their decision as Mayor of Jewelers on about who to vote for in the In two short years, a lot has Dagsboro for Norman Jones Jr. The Circle in presidential election been accomplished, although 20 years. He Republican, Ellendale Georgetown facilitated the • Eighty percent say the is- much remains since 1999. sue of terrorism will be very to be done. installation Norman He served as important to their vote I’ve been of a state-of- Jones, a na- Georgetown married to the-art sewer tive Sussex councilman • Sixty-three percent say the my wonderful system and Brad Connor Countian, from 2007 issue of how racial and ethnic wife, Susie, secured over has been to 2011. He’s Charles Koskey minorities are treated will be for 36 years $7 million in grant money to do active in the a past presi- very important to their vote and have so. Brad has a passion to help fire service dent and board member of SOURCE: PEW RESEARCH CENTER SURVEY, SUMMER 2016 three chil- Richard Collins his fellow neighbors, and he since the age Norman Jones the Georgetown-Millsboro ELECT Leslie LEDOGAR 3rd District Sussex County Council

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CHRISTOPHER D. FOSTER ILLUSTRATION In Delaware, no ID required on Election Day

By Chris Flood vehicle registration, a signed credit As recently as this past legislative [email protected] card with photo, or similar document session, the state’s voter registration that identifies the person by photo or laws have changed. In Delaware, for the upcoming signature. In July, Gov. Jack Markell signed Tuesday, Nov. 8 election, voters do not Children 17 years old and younger into law Senate Bill 242, restoring the have to show proof of identification are allowed in the voting booth while voting rights of people with felony before being allowed to vote, but ac- voting. convictions who have completed their cording to the Delaware Department Cell phone use is not allowed in the prison sentences but have not yet fully of Elections website, showing an ID voting booth, because the noise inter- paid fines and fees. makes checking in faster and reduces feres with poll workers and distracts Prior to the passage of SB 242, Dela- mistakes. If no ID is shown, a form other voters, the website notes. ware had been one of only three states must be filled out before a person can According to Delaware code, voters requiring a felon to pay financial vote. are allowed three minutes in a voting obligations before allowing them to Acceptable forms of ID include a booth. After that, a poll worker may vote. In 2013, House Bill 10 amended Delaware driver's license or state ID, ask if assistance is needed. State code the Delaware constitution to remove U.S. passport, signed polling place also forbids voters wearing items a five-year waiting period before con- or Social Security card, a signed about a candidate in a polling location. victed felons could vote. Cape Gazette ELECTION #GUIDE 2016 OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 8,DATE 2016 11

ideas and strong credentials. missing too She retired from a career as a many crucial state regulatory attorney. She opportunities. Meet the candidates is dedicated to serving her Ledogar said community, volunteering as over 30 years an instructor with OSHER and of failed land- with a variety of local Demo- use policies as it has been Leslie Ledogar cratic Party committees and have created County Council District 3 clubs. Ledogar’s top priorities sprawl and Leslie Ledogar for us. The Democrat, Lewes county is in are smart, planned growth, congestion. The race for the Sussex County quality of life for our senior She wants to help build a the process Leslie Ledogar says we are all County Council features two citizens and strong economic healthy future for all of Sussex. of developing in this together, whether we candidates – I.G. Burton III and development for young fami- That’s why she is asking the a new long- are come-heres or from-heres. Leslie Ledogar. Current seat lies. Ledogar says our govern- voters of District 3 to vote for range plan. Ledogar is a public servant holder, Councilwoman Joan ment is tied to the past and is her Nov. 8. I am deeply who has a fresh face with bold Deaver, decided to step down IG Burton III committed to after serving two 4-year terms. this effort. My The district encompasses all 11 years of experience on plan- or parts of Slaughter Beach, ning and zoning and 30 years Milton, Milford and Lewes. in business are invaluable to A FAIR AND this process. I.G. Burton III I know the county. I will live Republican, Lewes here after the plan is finished. INDEPENDENT VOICE FOR I want to be sure a new plan is My name is I.G. Burton. I have well done, reflects the wishes lived in Lewes for 25 years. I am of the people, is adopted by DELAWARE INSURANCE married to Jullie Burton and we council and is followed faithful- have four adult children. This is ly. Experience matters. Vote for our home. We want this to be I.G. Burton for County Council CONSUMERS. as good a place for our children District 3. In Sussex County, Trinidad Navarro There were are a number of Dukes has been elected to uncontested races in Sussex his third County this year. term. will ght for us! Residents Why I am the best choice for Delaware • In the 19th Senatorial of Laurel, District, Delmar Insurance Commissioner: Sen. Brian and an Pettyjohn area that I am a Delaware native, grew up in New Castle, and earned my degree from has been stretches . I worked with my father as a licensed insurance elected to west his second toward agent until I joined the New Castle County Police, serving a 20 year four-year George- career. I was decorated for valor in the line of duty, and later became the term in town are represented by department’s public information o cer. office. This Brian Pettyjohn this district. district In 2010, I was elected New Castle County Sheri, overseeing an important runs from the Maryland • In County Council District state line west to Long 1, Council county agency, handling over $20 million each year in complex legal/ Neck, encompassing President nancial transactions. I performed a full review of our policies and Georgetown and Bridgeville. Michael Vincent procedures, and asked the County Auditor to perform • In the 36th Representa- has been an audit. I implemented his recommendations, tive Dis- elected to as well as some of my own, saving taxpayers trict, Rep. his third Harvey four-year millions. Additionally, I returned nearly a Kenton term in Michael Vincent quarter of a million dollars to people who has been office. This elected to district lost everything in foreclosure during the his fourth covers western and central housing meltdown. is money didn’t two-year Sussex County, including belong to the banks or the county, and I term in Harvey Kenton the communities of and/or office. This areas near Bethel, Blades, returned it to the people it was owed to. district’s Bridgeville, Laurel and As your next Insurance Commissioner, constituents include Mil- Seaford. ford, Slaughter Beach and you can expect the same dedication to Ellendale. • In County Council District consumer protection. 2, Council- • In the 38th Representa- man Sam tive Dis- Wilson trict, Rep. has been Ron Gray elected to has been his third elected to four-year his third term in term. office. This Sam Wilson Residents district of Bethany Ron Gray includes northwestern and Beach, central Sussex County, in- South cluding the communities of Bethany and Fenwick Island and/or areas near Ellendale, are represented by this Georgetown, Greenwood, district. Lincoln, Milford and Mills- boro. Wilson defeated Re- • In the 40th Representa- publican primary challenger tive District, Rep. Timothy Lisa Hudson Briggs. Paid for by Navarro for Insurance Commissioner. 12 OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 8, 2016 Cape Gazette THE ISSUES ARE CLEAR. THE TIME HAS COME. 3rd DISTRICT SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL H I.G. ELECT Burton

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