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  Category: Office of the Governor


Governor Carney Lowers Delaware Flags in Honor of John S. Giles, Jr.

Flag Status | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered on Thursday, December 29, 2022, to honor the many years of public service of former Elsmere Town Manager, Elsmere Chief of Police, and past president of Elsmere Fire Company, John S. Giles, Jr, who passed away on December 18, 2022. He served his community as a member of the Elsmere Fire Company, where he held leadership positions including Captain, Assistant Chief, Director, and President, and also served in the Elsmere Bureau of Police where he became the Chief of Police. Mr. Giles also served as Deputy Director of the Delaware Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement for the State of Delaware and later became the Town of Elsmere’s Town Manager. 




Governor Carney Announces State Offices Closed Friday

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney today announced that State of Delaware Government offices will be closed Friday, December 23, 2022, in recognition of the dedicated work of Delaware’s public servants. “This time of year, I am especially grateful for the dedicated work of our public servants. In recognition of your efforts, we will close state […]




Governor John Carney Elected 2023 National President of The Council of State Governments

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney was elected National President of The Council of State Governments (CSG) during the organization’s national conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, last week. His one-year term as CSG National President will begin on January 1, 2023. CSG is a national, nonpartisan association of all elected and appointed state officials from all three […]




Governor Carney Announces Transformative Seaford Economic Development Project

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Watch the video. SEAFORD, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday joined local officials, business leaders, and community members to announce a transformative economic development project in the City of Seaford. A combination of private and public investment will fund the redevelopment of the Nylon Capital Shopping Center into a multi-purpose community facility that includes […]




Governor Carney Releases Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board Report

Department of Finance | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 9, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday released the sixth annual report of the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board. Governor Carney established GEAR by Executive Order #4 in February 2017 to identify ways for state government to operate more efficiently, improve the delivery of state services, and provide cost savings.   The report highlights key accomplishments and ongoing efforts across state government in 2022, including: […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Lowers Delaware Flags in Honor of John S. Giles, Jr.

Flag Status | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered on Thursday, December 29, 2022, to honor the many years of public service of former Elsmere Town Manager, Elsmere Chief of Police, and past president of Elsmere Fire Company, John S. Giles, Jr, who passed away on December 18, 2022. He served his community as a member of the Elsmere Fire Company, where he held leadership positions including Captain, Assistant Chief, Director, and President, and also served in the Elsmere Bureau of Police where he became the Chief of Police. Mr. Giles also served as Deputy Director of the Delaware Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement for the State of Delaware and later became the Town of Elsmere’s Town Manager. 




Governor Carney Announces State Offices Closed Friday

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney today announced that State of Delaware Government offices will be closed Friday, December 23, 2022, in recognition of the dedicated work of Delaware’s public servants. “This time of year, I am especially grateful for the dedicated work of our public servants. In recognition of your efforts, we will close state […]




Governor John Carney Elected 2023 National President of The Council of State Governments

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney was elected National President of The Council of State Governments (CSG) during the organization’s national conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, last week. His one-year term as CSG National President will begin on January 1, 2023. CSG is a national, nonpartisan association of all elected and appointed state officials from all three […]




Governor Carney Announces Transformative Seaford Economic Development Project

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Watch the video. SEAFORD, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday joined local officials, business leaders, and community members to announce a transformative economic development project in the City of Seaford. A combination of private and public investment will fund the redevelopment of the Nylon Capital Shopping Center into a multi-purpose community facility that includes […]




Governor Carney Releases Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board Report

Department of Finance | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 9, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday released the sixth annual report of the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board. Governor Carney established GEAR by Executive Order #4 in February 2017 to identify ways for state government to operate more efficiently, improve the delivery of state services, and provide cost savings.   The report highlights key accomplishments and ongoing efforts across state government in 2022, including: […]