Advocates eye referendum after Wilmington rent stabilization fails

Advocates eye referendum after Wilmington rent stabilization fails

Why Should Delaware Care?Since last year, the conversation around rent control measures in Wilmington has gained momentum. A measure aimed at curbing excessive rent hikes has drawn both support from residents and criticism from local and state officials. But after a failed vote to pass the legislation, residents are now preparing to initiate the city’s first referendum in decades.The fight over rent hikes has pushed Wilmington residents to the b…