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Valerie George - fifth District
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Councilwoman George presents Good Neighbors with a $90K ARPA grant award. Providing no cost repairs for more than 20 families in New Castle County who are unable to make these urgent repairs that will keep them in their homes.
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Councilwoman George and Brie Tulowitzky removing invasive species from Iron Hill Park – I’m not a killer, I’m a volunteer!
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Community service at orphaned median.
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Traci Henn, Val, M/Cpl Gigliotti & Nikko at the Platinum Picnic. Yes, there was dancing….
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NCC Recorder of Deeds Mike Kozikowski & Councilwoman George at the Platinum Picnic.
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Arbour Park resident, Ruthie Toole & Councilwoman George at the annual meeting.
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DE food Bank’s new electronic stop sign, curtesy of Councilwoman George and the wonderful Becca Pashalis & Kathryn Huber!
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Family at New Castle County Swearing In Day!
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Councilwoman Valerie George volunteering with Good Neighbors to install a roof on a home in Wilmington.
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Handing out hot meals at the Paris Foundation.
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Councilwoman Valerie George and Legislative Assistant, Marylee Murphy, touring the DE Solid Waste Authority recycling facility.
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Councilwoman George with Maureen Zieber at the Iron Hill Museum Powwow
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Valerie with UD student, Brannon Marsh and 5th district constituent, Dan Murphy, hanging out at Bing’s Bake & Brew.0107_133902502
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Swearing in with Superior Court Judge Jan R. Jurden
Goals
* Improving the quality of life for residents in New Castle County.
* Add universal design construction standards to the Unified Development Code (UDC).
* Engage the community in the Iron Hill Park to Glasgow Park Trail Project.
* Focus on meeting the needs of seniors in the 5th District.
Priorities
* Develop a pilot program for Backyard Chickens for parcels under an acre.
* Gather community input for the redesign of the Newark Free Library.
* Promote active pollinator programs.
Civic and Community Affiliations
I have served in the Civic Air Patrol and on the Delaware Academy of Science Board, Friends of Iron Hill, AFJROTC, and the PTA at Glasgow High School. I am currently a member of the Pencader Heritage Area Association Board and the League of Woman Voters. I am a Friend of the Newark Free Library and support our local artists. I love gardening and sustainability and I am an advocate of regenerative farming and appropriate technologies.
I am a member and a supporter of many community groups that serve those who need assistance. Some of my favorite places to volunteer include:
- Good Neighbors Home Repair
- 1 in 7B Foundation
- Paris Foundation
- Food Bank of Delaware
- Pencader Heritage Museum Board
- Friends of Newark Free Library
- League of Woman Voters
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Valerie George
Councilwoman, District 5Phone: 302-395-8345
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Marylee Murphy
Legislative AssistantPhone: 302-395-8365