County Exec Paul Clark buys ice cream for county employees with campaign funds

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Clark's icy treats melt into debate

By ADAM TAYLOR The News Journal

February 7, 2012

New Castle County Executive Paul Clark used $1,250 of his campaign funds to give Mr. Softee Ice Cream to county employees during a hot spell in August.

The "Ice Cream Days" on Aug. 24, Aug. 25 and Aug. 26 were held on county property during the employees' working hours. A Sept. 16 event, for county library employees, was held at a hotel. Clark used the county's email system to notify the employees about the events.

Delaware's Elections Commissioner, Elaine Manlove, said the expense apparently violated the state campaign-finan

News Journal Opinion - What will Clark's new assistant do for NCCo?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

There's no way New Castle County Executive Paul Clark could appoint a friend to a pricey new job and not expect howls. Terry R. Reilly, 60, will be the county's "small-business advocate" and paid $106,899 a year.

The salary comes from a budgeted vacant position. That's good fiscal stewardship, in a year when the county executive's budget includes no property taxes.

Reilly is the former executive director of the Transportation Management Association of Delaware. She was also a director with MBNA and Bank of America.

For Mr. Clark, she chaired the land-use committee of his transition team last year and donated $475 to his campaign fund. Thomas G. Reilly, who has the same address as

County Exec Paul Clark hires new assistant at $106,899 a year

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Clark hires new assistant

Appointment of Reilly as small-business advocate criticized by some

Written by ADAM TAYLOR The News Journal

New Castle County Executive Paul Clark has hired a former member of his transition team and recent political donor to his campaign as an executive assistant with a six-figure salary.

Terry R. Reilly, 60, will be the county's "small-business advocate," county spokesman Jim Grant said. She will earn $106,899 a year, according to county records.

The vice president of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce described Reilly's appointment as "

County Executive Paul Clark's campaign chest boosted by developers, top NCCo staff

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Clark's campaign chest boosted by developers, top NCCo staff

Written by ADAM TAYLOR

The News Journal

Much of the money New Castle County Executive Paul Clark has raised for his election run this year came from the real estate development community, as well as top members of his administration.

Clark raised $56,119 in 2011, according to a campaign finance report filed this month with the state Department of Elections.

The report shows that the Clark4NCC campaign has nearly $100,000. In addition to the money raised, the campaign had $28,393 in the bank when 2011 began. Clark loaned the campaign $31,200 as well.

Chairman Sigler's Statement on Obama's Rejection of Bipartisan Deal

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Obama Rejection of Bipartisan Debt Limit Debt Deal Is The Height Of Irresponsibility

WILMINGTON – Today, after it was reported that President Obama rejected a bipartisan debt ceiling plan that would have raised the debt ceiling and cut spending based on political purposes, Delaware Republican Party Chairman John Sigler released the following statement:

The Ethics Commission’s condemnation of County Executive Paul Clark makes abundantly clear why we desperately need new, independent leadership in our county government. Sadly, this isn’t the first rebuke of Mr. Clark by the Ethics Commission but just the latest in an appalling litany of ethical dysfunction: the constant specter of conflicts of interest, refusing to make council proceedings more available to the public, forcing elected officials to file FOIA requests for public information – and now this striking denunciation of the former council president for “adversely affect[ing] the public confidence in his impartiality by presiding over a matter involving his wife’s business.”

New Castle County Republicans Nominate Tom Kovach for County Council President

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, November 17 – The New Castle County Republican Committee today named former State Representative Tom Kovach as the party’s candidate for the upcoming special election for County Council President.

“I enter this race with an absolute commitment to bring balance and accountability back to county government.” said Kovach. “The county needs a new, independent voice to advocate for county residents and stand firm against ill-conceived development, while encouraging responsible land-use decisions, economic

Councilman Bob Weiner delivers the Delaware GOP Weekly Address

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Judy Travis delivers the Delaware GOP Weekly Address

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Career Networking Event - 3/10/2010 5:30pm

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Laurie Bick       302-650-0900
              Michael Fleming      302-463-7873

AREA BUSINESS LEADERS TO GATHER MARCH 10 FOR
FREE CAREER BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New Castle County Republicans Unveil 2010 Platform
- Party offers innovative ideas for improving county government, enhancing quality of life
- New Website NCCGOP.com launched

WILMINGTON (Nov. 2, 2009) – One year out from the 2010 election, the New Castle County Republican Committee today presented their vision for a revitalized New Castle County with a platform rooted in:

• Impeccable ethics and transparency
• Improved government service and accountability
• Enhanced quality of life, and
• Economic

End of Summer Update

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New Castle County Republican Committee
September 2009

Dear Friends,

We've had a busy and productive summer of activity across New Castle County, including a strong presence at local community events (see below). And your leaders have continued to take to the newspapers and airwaves to speak out on important county issues.
Many NCC GOPers were proud to lend a hand to Joe Booth and Ruth Briggs King on their successful campaigns. Congratulations to Joe and Ruth on all their hard work and two impressive, well-deserved victories.

Read on for mo

Statement on County Sick Leave Policy

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NCC GOP Calls for Immediate Review of "Sick Leave" Giveaway

News reports and citizen investigations have recently revealed that New Castle County employees receive 12 "bankable" sick days per year resulting in over $2.3 million in payouts to retiring workers over the last three years. With employees collecting up to 100 paid sick days at retirement, all told, current county government obligations tally well above $20 million.

"This is another punch in the gut to county taxpayers," said Joe Oddo, NCC GOP Vice Chairman. "On the heels of a massive 25% tax increase, this policy is yet one more examp

Summer Update

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New Castle County Republican Committee
Summer Update

News from Around the Regions

Friends,

Your NCC GOP team has been busy this summer, reaching out in the community, building our ranks at the grass-roots level, making our case on radio, tv and in print and putting winning plans into place for success in 2010. Read on for a glimpse of activities from around the county.

regards,
Michael Fleming and Joe Oddo

***Don't forget Joe Booth needs your help in the 19th Senate District special election on August 3. To volunteer, contact Patricia Anderson at