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\"Whatever the Wilmington City Council wants to do, that's fine. But we're gonna hopefully try to keep our body separate,\" Koneko said, adding that the county intends to \"allow folks to express their First Amendment rights in this building, as we always have.\" Several council members agreed that the two entities are distinct governments that can set their own procedures for their chambers; Councilman Smiley said the county \"has the right to establish ours.\"

Members also discussed practical security concerns for people who work in and use the building daily. One councilmember said they would contact city officials about security and noted occasions when they enter the parking garage and want assurances staff and members are safe. Council members who represent offices in the shared building said they have a county representative responsible for maintenance and building issues and that any operational problems should be raised with that representative.

Several councilors referenced recent protests and heightened tensions in Wilmington and said the issue is likely to remain active; council members said they would monitor developments and take county-level action if city measures spill over into county operations. The comments were discussion-only; no formal action or resolution was taken by the committee on this topic.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","New Castle County - Executive Committee - Jun 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","During the Executive Committee meeting, Councilman Koneko raised a concern about a draft Wilmington City Council ordinance that would increase security measures and restrict signs in the shared City-County building and said New Castle County would seek to keep its procedures separate.","taxTitle","New Castle County, Delaware","taxId",12637,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6553880,"Councilmember proposes rule requiring resolutions be emailed to other governments within 24 hours",276,81000,357000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065286-2f13bcc0193db1b6ae6cefaf9a70520c&start=81&end=357","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065286-2f13bcc0193db1b6ae6cefaf9a70520c/thumbnail_81000.jpg","/articles/6553880/New-Castle-County/Delaware/Councilmember-proposes-rule-requiring-resolutions-be-emailed-to-other-governments-within-24-hours","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553880-96fc1521876075c96a6cea431d67a001/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138202&Signature=dspC5k35tCttLHGFpshTqlA9MmVljuIU6T3BLi-ssHi1iO04wPdtalGl--EHIVXnP3YtcoqV2Vj2nV2DqUehw5a1xn5AMvntJoexScjvu8Oo9DlhykKfSmY76T4pcu~Io3nJ6WcX0dEaVxXNssl3DTbvy73mW~B2wa3BdxV0XY37Nbqd8SgdUuTHVh2HnUkwktkEFbxLyvae18kFXfj5i8rzxB5X-mvU0mt3nrfqpWuVA-WfCRvcdPItJmowXyEo2QnFE7mTho2LgduYKfe1m1y4bxTg30kS8hCCLWRtPZU2mNLlGf9EASBrYt7oFQniGCoSirtPNNxOj52gG2n1HQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At an Executive Committee meeting of the New Castle County Council, Councilman Koneko introduced Resolution R25-112, proposing an amendment to county procedural rules that would require the Clerk of Council, or a designated staffer, to transmit adopted council resolutions by email to other governmental bodies within 24 hours and to cc each council member.

Koneko said the change \"formalizes our communication methods\" and revised earlier language that had specifically referenced the state General Assembly so the rule would apply to \"any other governmental body.\" He said the intent is to ensure members know when and where a council resolution has been sent.

The committee discussed when a resolution would be considered effective for purposes of the 24-hour clock. One council member asked whether transmission should follow \"passage\" or the later signature of the council president; Councilwoman Kilpatrick said, in her view, passage occurs with the president's signature. Michael Wiguyori, identified in the meeting as council-to-council staff, said signature by the council president is the usual formal enactment for a resolution.

Opposition came from Councilman Street, who called the requirement \"outrageous\" and said it would create an \"undue burden on the clerk,\" arguing that sponsors should be able to request transmission without a formalized process. Other members, including Councilman Hollins, said the change mostly codifies current practice and is intended to prevent political interference with official communications.

The proposal as discussed would place responsibility for transmission with the Clerk of Council (or the clerk's designee), require an email to the recipient governmental body and a cc to each council member, and apply to transmissions made after council approval. The committee did not record a final vote on R25-112 during this session; committee members indicated the resolution would be placed on the council agenda for a vote later the same evening.

The committee record shows the item remained under committee consideration at the end of the discussion; a formal council vote and any final language clarifying the effective moment (passage vs. signature) were left to the full council to resolve.","At an Executive Committee meeting of the New Castle County Council, Councilman Koneko introduced Resolution R25-112, proposing an amendment to county procedural rules that would require the Clerk of Council, or a designated staffer, to transmit adopted council resolutions by email to other governmental bodies within 24 hours and to cc each council member.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6553875,"New Castle County Executive Committee schedules July 8 group photo, selects previously used photographer",505,568000,1073000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065286-2f13bcc0193db1b6ae6cefaf9a70520c&start=568&end=1073","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065286-2f13bcc0193db1b6ae6cefaf9a70520c/thumbnail_568000.jpg","/articles/6553875/New-Castle-County/Delaware/New-Castle-County-Executive-Committee-schedules-July-8-group-photo-selects-previously-used-photographer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553875-7696cd013bb84527836fc6d4e10f50cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138202&Signature=gjth0kvedZYXUsGyCR~f9wsBYN6yEtE-0xasnG~Zvz6P3iWfLLGy794m2I9KHo3hA1AsFlD0gPFvStLpnZm5wl2KO3o4cfSjBoOvSQKdE1mL2fcxWDrvJAau8Ap1nATUxWYcl7Jai41lNPlcjjjEwg1nh05ZmRwfHKUw2lks2EGrabYo~inmpSP2gvpFOKPJII7s3HLh8A1JpUs0-9d-vAzJipuftp8OIK2toVh1oTwE6rsAdNtLkszWfB2P6iHm1PAWiE09HobIwI-VAM7RjcrxhEWGi--eykI3trOXCf41lxwEwho5FCBwilbzIYMAf0gAB~JTHiWBmMMw9Vvn~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Castle County Council Executive Committee voted to hold its periodic group photograph on July 8 at 5:30 p.m. and to hire the photographer listed as option 3, the same vendor the county used for recent swearing-in photos.

Committee members said all three bidders provided digital copies of the group and presidential portraits; the photographer will supply digital files and the county would arrange any physical printing separately. One council member estimated a framed 16-by-20 portrait could cost \"probably around 4,500 dollars,\" and the committee noted that individual additional portraits or prints would be extra (speakers referenced an example fee of $50 for additional prints or personal copies).

Councilor McCarthy seconded the motion to approve the date and photographer; members voted in favor and the motion passed. The county's staff member responsible for receiving photos was identified as Nelly; committee staff advised clarifying copyright and usage terms with the photographer before posting images online.

Michael Wiguyori, identified as council-to-council staff, told the committee the photographer likely retains copyright to the images as the creator and that the county should secure usage rights in the contract if it wants unrestricted reproduction. The committee directed staff to finalize arrangements and to confirm whether the time might change depending on committee schedules.","Committee approved a group portrait on July 8 at 5:30 p.m. and selected the photographer used for the council swearing-in; the contract covers digital delivery only and printed portraits or framed enlargements would be paid separately.","actionData","errors"]

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