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Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 6, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. “For the past two years, we have seen COVID-19 cases peak in early January after the holidays. It’s important we keep doing what we know that works to protect our community,” said Governor Carney. “If you are feeling sick or have symptoms, please stay home. If […]




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

Flag Status | Newsroom | 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

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | 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

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | 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

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | 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 […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 6, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. “For the past two years, we have seen COVID-19 cases peak in early January after the holidays. It’s important we keep doing what we know that works to protect our community,” said Governor Carney. “If you are feeling sick or have symptoms, please stay home. If […]




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

Flag Status | Newsroom | 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

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | 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

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | 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

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | 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 […]