House Bill 377, which has passed the Delaware General Assembly and awaits Gov. Matt Meyer’s signature, would require Ocean View Town Council candidates to file their paperwork and $50 fee at least 45 days before an election instead of the current 30-day deadline.

Sussex County Council voted on June 16 to approve a $300 million budget for fiscal year 2027, keeping the county property tax rate unchanged while adding new investments in education, emergency services, wastewater infrastructure and affordable housing.