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Second Round Of Governor Meyer’s Cabinet Nominees Confirmed By State Senate

Governor Matt Meyer | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2025


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DOVER—Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer’s second slate of cabinet nominees were confirmed by the Delaware State Senate, including the Department of Correction, the Delaware State Housing Authority, and the Department of Education.

“Delawareans deserve no-nonsense leadership on some of our toughest issues, and Cindy, Matt, and Terra are up to the challenge,” said Governor Matt Meyer. “Improving education, housing, and public safety are no small feats, but this team is ready to get to work for our entire state.”

LIST OF CONFIRMED CABINET MEMBERS:

  • Cynthia (Cindy) Marten – Secretary of Education
  • Terra Taylor – Commissioner of the Department of Correction
  • Matthew Heckles – Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority

For any questions or to schedule a one-on-one interview with Governor Meyer or his cabinet, please contact Mila Myles at mila.myles@delaware.gov

ABOUT DELAWARE GOVERNOR MATT MEYER
Governor Matt Meyer is a former public school math teacher and small business owner who served as New Castle County Executive from 2017 through January 2025. As the leader of Delaware’s largest local government, Matt proved that government can still work for the people– delivering real results for real people and making real progress for Delaware’s working families. Governor Meyer is bringing that same result-driven leadership to the state by creating an effective government that reflects our values and priorities.

From Wilmington to Kenya and Iraq: Growing up in Delaware, Matt attended schools in the Brandywine School District, followed by Wilmington Friends School, and then studied Computer Science & Political Science at Brown University. He then moved to Nairobi, Kenya, where he learned Swahili and created Ecosandals, a recycled footwear company that sold environmentally friendly footwear to customers in 17 countries on five continents. Matt subsequently spent 12 months in Mosul, Iraq, as a diplomat embedded with the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. 
 

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Second Round Of Governor Meyer’s Cabinet Nominees Confirmed By State Senate

Governor Matt Meyer | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2025


Governor Matt Meyer's Logo.

DOVER—Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer’s second slate of cabinet nominees were confirmed by the Delaware State Senate, including the Department of Correction, the Delaware State Housing Authority, and the Department of Education.

“Delawareans deserve no-nonsense leadership on some of our toughest issues, and Cindy, Matt, and Terra are up to the challenge,” said Governor Matt Meyer. “Improving education, housing, and public safety are no small feats, but this team is ready to get to work for our entire state.”

LIST OF CONFIRMED CABINET MEMBERS:

  • Cynthia (Cindy) Marten – Secretary of Education
  • Terra Taylor – Commissioner of the Department of Correction
  • Matthew Heckles – Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority

For any questions or to schedule a one-on-one interview with Governor Meyer or his cabinet, please contact Mila Myles at mila.myles@delaware.gov

ABOUT DELAWARE GOVERNOR MATT MEYER
Governor Matt Meyer is a former public school math teacher and small business owner who served as New Castle County Executive from 2017 through January 2025. As the leader of Delaware’s largest local government, Matt proved that government can still work for the people– delivering real results for real people and making real progress for Delaware’s working families. Governor Meyer is bringing that same result-driven leadership to the state by creating an effective government that reflects our values and priorities.

From Wilmington to Kenya and Iraq: Growing up in Delaware, Matt attended schools in the Brandywine School District, followed by Wilmington Friends School, and then studied Computer Science & Political Science at Brown University. He then moved to Nairobi, Kenya, where he learned Swahili and created Ecosandals, a recycled footwear company that sold environmentally friendly footwear to customers in 17 countries on five continents. Matt subsequently spent 12 months in Mosul, Iraq, as a diplomat embedded with the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. 
 

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