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 Incumbent John Rieley and challenger Jill Hicks have different visions for managing growth in Sussex County. Development, land preservation and infrastructure are key issues in the race for the Sussex County Council District 5 seat ahead of the November 3 election.

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Worcester County Commissioners have approved a temporary moratorium on new permits for data centers.

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Meyer suggested that regulators use their authority under 26 Del. C. § 310 to prevent an interim rate increase from taking effect on July 9. 

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.