Delawareans express what they want to see from elected officials

GEORGETOWN, Del. – The people of Delaware have spoken and they’re expressing some of the issues that matter most to them, on the local, state and national levels.

Bill Napors from Georgetown said the cost of living and border crossings into the US are among some of his biggest concerns.

“I was thinking about women’s rights, minority rights, mental health, and LGBTQ+ [rights],” said Seaford resident, Monica Glickman. 

“You’ll laugh at me, but I like Oreo cookies, and they used to be $2.50. Now they’re $5.89 at Food Lion. Come on, man, for a cookie?” said Milton resident, Chris Lovenguth.

Delawareans didn’t hold back, touching on issues like inflation, education and homelessness across the state. Lovenguth is happy with the turnout of the national election, but isn’t thrilled with how his state’s legislative branch is shaping out. 

“Right now, the economy is killing everybody, so I was glad Trump won, but sorry with what happened with Delaware,” Lovenguth said. “We’re one thing away from a super majority, and if the Democrats get the super majority, they can change the constitution.”

On the other end of the political spectrum, Archie Camppell is happy that Democratic elect, Matt Meyer, is taking the Governor’s office.

“We need to do something in the state of Delaware with the homeless, and I know Matt is looking at that as the Governor, so hopefully he’s going to try to help out,” Camppell said.

Glickman agreed. She said the mental health issues across the nation go hand-in-hand with the growing rates of homelessness, state-by-state. She believes now is the time for elected officials to funnel funds into resources, to combat the problem. 

“Some laws need to change, especially with mental health, because that also affects our homeless community,” Glickman said. “A lot of people with mental health issues are also homeless, and that also affects our be veteran community because a lot of people are veterans that have mental health issues.”

And whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, Glickman said it’s time to bury the hatchet and get things done. 

“I think we need to put everything aside and work together as a community. That’s one of the things I love about being here in Delaware, because despite everything, we do come together,” Glickman said.