JOAN DEAVER WILL BE THE FIRST WOMAN ELECTED TO THE SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL. I am well qualified to serve on the Sussex County Council. I am retired from a long, productive business career and have been a community leader for many years, having
I effectively lobbied the state legislature for fairer representation of Eastern Sussex Countians on the County Council; as a result two bills have passed the House.
I lobbied for clean energy and I gave three seminars on wind farms and energy conservation. Thanks to my group and others who joined in, DELAWARE will be the FIRST STATE to have an offshore wind farm as well as 600 new jobs.
I am the co-founder of the Plantation Road Coalition and the wider reaching No Build Coalition to protect Midway area farms, homes and Minority communities from unwise transportation decisions.
I am ready to continue working vigorously, full time, and with fiscal responsibility, to accomplish these goals. Help me accomplish the following goals-- please contribute what you can to my campaign. (no donations over $600 per person) Send your check to 1. NO DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT INFRASTRUCTURE 2. ENVIRONMENTAL & FARMLAND PRESERVATION 3. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & JOBS Here are the actions I will take: 1. NO DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT INFRASTRUCTURE Introduce ordinances at the county level requiring that developers meet specific standards regarding adequate · Police, firefighters, and ambulance services · Schools, libraries, and hospitals · Public sewers · Public drinking water · Roads and public transportation Introduce ordinances regarding · TOWNS & CITIES: that both county and local government jointly agree on-- and approve -- land use decisions concerning property immediately surrounding the towns, to preserve the nature of the towns and their quality of life; to protect their “gateways”, and ensure the safety of residents and visitors. · PUBLIC NOTICES: enhanced public notification of planned land use changes requiring that nearby communities are notified by mail and that large, sturdy, highly visible signs are posted by the County. · COST-FREE ZONING APPEALS: citizens should have the right to appeal county council zoning decisions to an independent zoning board without incurring costs. Work to improve Sussex County’s Comprehensive Plan to meet State standards, and work to attract state infrastructure investment in non-Level 4 (rural) areas of Sussex County. - Unfortunately since 2001, 45% of the current Council's approvals have been in Level 4 zones where the State does not plan to build roads or schools. 2. ENVIRONMENTAL & FARMLAND PRESERVATION Introduce ordinances to require that ALL DEVELOPMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: · Proper storm water management and erosion control. · Protected, buffered zones around waterways to protect tidal and non-tidal waters. · Minimal tree removal – clear-cutting must stop! Work to see that there are matching county funds to help preserve Sussex farmlands under the State Farmland Protection Program. 3. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS Work to improve Delaware’s ranking of 48th out of the 50 states when it comes to creating new businesses. Work for and support a University of Delaware campus in the County, to bring jobs and grow business in the area. Ensure that a competent Director of the Department of Economic Development is hired. That spot has been unfilled for many months. Coordinate with state partners to assure that road construction does not interfere with business during our tourist season. Seek talented, experienced county retirees to help Sussex Countians to start and improve local businesses. If you would like to volunteer by hosting an event in your community or to put a sign in your yard, please call 644-4303 or 645-6657.Citizens for Joan Deaver, 18201 Hickory Lane, Lewes, DE 19958
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