Wilmington City Council seek option to hold private meetings

Wilmington City Council seek option to hold private meetings

Why Should Delaware Care? Under current Delaware law, only state lawmakers are allowed to have private communications without triggering public record requirements. However, a recent Wilmington proposal would extend the same privileges to Wilmington city council members. While supporters of the change say it would allow officials to deal with city issues more efficiently, some say it defeats the purpose of the Freedom of Information Act. The Wil…