March 2024

By technogoober | March 1, 2024

Greetings SCRWC members and associates,

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Happy Women’s History Month!  Let’s make history together this month by recruiting new members; writing letters to our local representatives and senators about the issues you see on our Legislative Updates pages; and selling tickets to our April fundraiser!  We have the talent and tools to accomplish these things.

Congratulations to our member, Lisa Hudson Briggs.  Lisa was appointed to the Indian River School Board District 1 to replace a member of this Board who moved out of the district.  She will complete the unexpired term and has filed to run for this seat in the School Board  elections taking place on May 14, 2024.

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There is other information I think you will find interesting regarding other upcoming elections.

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CAPE HENLOPEN SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM  – March 26, 2024

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There will be a very important referendum for the Cape Henlopen School District on March 26.  It is important that you have your voices heard.  There are financial implications for every property owner in the Cape Henlopen School District.

This area has seen a 50% increase in the number of students and this referendum includes an increase in both operational and capital funding.  This will mean an increase in taxes for those property owners in this School District.  You can find out more about exactly what is in this referendum at the following community meetings but here is a general description I found on their website:



“On March 26, 2024, Cape Henlopen School District residents will be asked to vote on a referendum to provide crucial support for a state-approved locally funded capital project for a new District Office, Natatorium, and Bus Maintenance Facility, alongside essential operating costs to uphold our high educational standards. This referendum is a balanced effort to foster educational excellence and community growth, addressing both infrastructure needs and day-to-day operational quality.

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Mr. Fulton will be hosting three community meetings to present information about the referendum including what it means for the District and what it means for the community at large.



Community Meeting at Milton Elementary – March 11, 2024, at 6:00PM

  512 Federal Street

  Milton, DE 19968

  Meeting will be held in the Auditorium

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Community Meeting at Lewes Elementary – March 18, 2024, at 6:00PM

   820 Savannah Road

  Lewes, DE 19958

   Meeting will be held in the Auditorium”

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PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY

  • There will not be a Democrat Primary Election on April 2nd as Joe Biden is the only candidate.

  • If Nikki Haley drops out before April 2nd, there will be no Republican primary as Donald Trump will be the only candidate.  However if Nikki Haley stays the course, Early voting will begin on March 20th.  In Sussex County there are 8 polling places for Early Voting.  This is subject to change since there may only be a Republican Presidential Primary and it is anticipated that there is no need for this many locations.  I will keep you informed as I get any more information.  As of now, here are the Early Voting Sites:

    • American Legion Post 28 31768 Legion Rd.  Millsboro

    • Department of Elections Warehouse, 532 S. Bedford St., Georgetown 

    • Department of Elections Warehouse, 200 Allen St., Seaford

    • Ellendale Fire Hall, 302 Main Street. Ellendate

    • Laurel Fire Hall 205 W. 10 th St. Laurel

    • Margaret H. Rollins Community Center, 101 Adams Ave., Lewes

    • Millville Community Center, 32517 Dukes Dr, Millville

    • Roxana Fire Hall, 35943 Zion Church Rd, Frankford

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The Statewide Primary Election is September 10th and the General Election is November 5th.  There will be Early Voting for these races.  Please note that the Superior Court ruling published on February 23rd does not affect Primary or Special Elections – only General contests. The Delaware Constitution only speaks to General Elections.  Therefore, early voting and permanent absentee voting will be permitted for these elections.

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I’m looking forward to seeing you all at our March meeting on 3/27/2024.  We will again be at the Virden Retreat Center.  Please RSVP via email:  mailto:info@scrwc.net by Monday, March 18th.  We will be hosting our associate member, Steve McCarron, candidate for Sussex County Council District 2.

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Marilyn

Posted in 2024