Douglas B. Hudson serves as the 4th district councilman on Sussex County Council, representing southeastern Sussex County communities, including the Bethany Beach, Dagsboro, Fenwick Island, Frankford, Long Neck, Millville, Oak Orchard, Ocean View, Selbyville, and South Bethany areas. Mr. Hudson, a lifelong resident of Sussex County who grew up in Bethany Beach, has had public service in his veins since his teens. When he was just 16 years old, he joined the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company, working in every capacity up to and including chief. From the fire lines to the thin blue line, he shifted into a law enforcement career in 1981, first as a seasonal officer with the Bethany Beach Police Department, and then achieving his lifelong goal of becoming a Delaware State Police trooper, which yielded a successful 27-year-long career. Beyond his career, which has included home building and working as a real estate agent along the way, Mr. Hudson has found time to serve his community, as a coach and board member with local Little League, and most recently as a member of the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission, which preceded his election to County Council in 2018. Mr. Hudson and his wife, Dr. LouAnn Hudson, live near Dagsboro and are parents to an adult son. Hudson is running for re-election to County Council District 4.

On Flag Day, Dr. Jeffrey Hilovsky formally filed to serve as Delaware’s 4th District Representative, seeking the Republican nomination in the September 13th primary. As a Veteran, retired small business owner, and philanthropist, Jeff is the only full-time candidate seeking the privilege of representing the citizens of the 4th District. Dr. Hilovsky, a life-long public servant and co-founder of Sussex Eye Center, seeks to promote and restore conservative values in Delaware. Jeff’s commitment to his faith, family, and community have been consistently demonstrated through his actions. Dr. Hilovsky is a retired Air Force Active Duty and Reserves Veteran who provided leadership as Medical Commander for the 512th Air Wing at Dover AFB, DE. Over his 25+ years of combined Active Duty and Reserve military career, he served during the Gulf, Iraq, and Afghanistan wars. While fulfilling his patriotic duties, Dr. Hilovsky co-founded Sussex Eye Center, which grew to a four-location practice during Jeff’s tenure. In addition, Dr. Hilovsky is the founder of, “Leadership is a Lifestyle” program. Through his teaching, Jeff provides an active and practical “tool-kit” of principles and practices for the next generation of community leaders to use and grow. He is so committed to the success of our next generation of leaders that he devised, implemented, and teaches his “Leadership is a Lifestyle” program as a volunteer. His program is shared with students in multiple high schools across southern Delaware, where he builds upon his firsthand experiences and those of known leaders to excite and encourage his audience to seek better of, and for, themselves built on character, personal conduct, decision making principles of values-based servant leadership. Jeff has personally coordinated visits to high schools by notables such The CEO of DuPont, and the former White House Executive Housekeeper for seven U.S. Presidents. When asked what prompted Jeff to seek public office, Dr. Hilovsky stated, “I believe our country has changed on our watch, and we need to leave a legacy of respect, dignity, integrity, and service before self. That means action and accountability for all of us.” Jeff is “Focused on the Future” and includes public safety, infrastructure, economic development, and prosperity for all Delawareans, and preparing our next generation of leaders by improving and strengthening education and parental involvement in school curriculum. Additionally, as our population ages, Jeff is focused on making sure the vision we have for elder care is clear, sustainable, and actionable. Jeff looks to restore these values by representing the 4th District and turning these words into actions with measurable outcomes. To learn more about Jeff’s platform, and to support Dr. Hilovsky’ s campaign, visit: www.vote4jeff.net.

Robert T. Lee is Sussex County’s Sheriff, responsible for overseeing a county office that fulfills an important role in carrying out the orders of the State court system, as well as conducting sales of property for non-payment of taxes and foreclosure. Sheriff Lee is running for re-election to this post. Lee graduated from American University and started his law enforcement career with Metro Police in Washington DC in 1975. He moved to DE in 1977, taking a job with Seaford Police, retiring 25 years later. He immediately started a second career with the DE Attorney General’s office (Jane Brady) as a State Detective, retiring after 10 years of service. Lee was elected Sheriff of Sussex County in 2016. During his tenure in this role, he has been involved in multiple community activities/events: CHEER, Teen Challenge, Fire Police. He and his wife Lori are active at Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown, and enjoy the farm life with a hunting dog, a horse, Tucker(retired OC Police horse), raising quail and planting corn, sunflowers, oats and anything else deer love to eat!