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About Brian G. Whitaker
Introduction to Brian Whitaker
Mr. Whitaker is originally from Delaware County, Aston, Pennsylvania and he has lived in New Castle County, City of New Castle, Delaware for over 30 years. He has been involved in local politics since he was a teenager through the present moment. Mr. Whitaker was friends with the late Mayor John Klingmeyer who was a military veteran and the Mayor of New Castle for 36 years. The Mayor and a neighbor, Mr. Robert Nye, encouraged Brian to serve in various roles in local government (e.g., Parks and Recreations and Public Works). He has also appeared as Uncle Sam in the Separation Day Parades back in the late 1990s, and he was on the Separation Day Parade Committee. From the start of his teenage years, Brian Whitaker has been involved in the community. Additionally, Brian also serves as the City Clerk of New Castle.
Seeing the need for major improvement, Brian is currently running for City Council President. Brian advocates for greater involvement in small business development, restoring public integrity, and improving constituent services.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Appointed by Governor Jack Markell to the Board for Speech Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensaries as an Independent from 2014 to 2017.
- Formed an ad hoc committee to put together the Veteran's Community Garden, keeping his promise to the citizens of the City of New Castle with its establishment in the Fall of 2018 at the Rose Hill Community Center.
- Has continued to actively attend various municipal conferences and programs to work on continued municipal clerk certification.
Military Awards
- 16th Sustainment Brigade Combat Patch
- National War on Terrorism
- National Defense Medal
- Korean Defense Service Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal with Star
- Army Service Ribbon
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- Air Force Training Ribbon
- Good Conduct Medal
Platform
Public Relations
Economic Development
Economic Development
The purpose of the city council is to serve as a bridge between the city and its constituents. The council, these days, only hear the voice of special interests. As City Council President, Brian will work to rebuild confidence and bridge the gap between the council and the constituents. Brian will advocate to provide more public input on
The purpose of the city council is to serve as a bridge between the city and its constituents. The council, these days, only hear the voice of special interests. As City Council President, Brian will work to rebuild confidence and bridge the gap between the council and the constituents. Brian will advocate to provide more public input on city projects, implement a plan to allow for faster responses to constituent concerns, and preserve sites considered historic by the constituents.
· Listen to constituents and consider their thoughts.
· Quick replies to constituent inquiries with a plan of action.
· Bring back confidence, integrity, and transparency.
Economic Development
Economic Development
Economic Development
Economic Development
Smart development is key to thriving city. As city clerk and a community activist, Brian has heard the concerns and knows what the city of New Castle needs to have a thriving economy. As city council president, Brian will advocate the concerns brought to the council. Building partnerships with the city, businesses, an
Economic Development
Smart development is key to thriving city. As city clerk and a community activist, Brian has heard the concerns and knows what the city of New Castle needs to have a thriving economy. As city council president, Brian will advocate the concerns brought to the council. Building partnerships with the city, businesses, and residents are key to thriving economy, and looking at our opportunity zones that we can breathe life into to promote areas to thrive.
· Identify new opportunity zones for economic development.
· Working with the business communities to provide job opportunities.
· Acknowledge Dobbinsville as a Historic section of New Castle.
· Renovate Battery Park.
· Upgrade the local docks.
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Public Safety
Economic Development
Public Safety
Community is key to public safety. by cultivating relationships with the community, police department, and fire department, we can tackle the tough issues and allowing our communities to thrive by recognizing our achievements as a community.
· Supporting the fire department
· Supporting the police department
· Setting up town halls for e
Community is key to public safety. by cultivating relationships with the community, police department, and fire department, we can tackle the tough issues and allowing our communities to thrive by recognizing our achievements as a community.
· Supporting the fire department
· Supporting the police department
· Setting up town halls for elected officials on all levels to assist with public safety concerns.