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New Castle County Council rejects bill to extend council review time for recorded plans, 3-9-1
Summary
Ordinance 25-025 — a proposal to change the county—s record-plan notice period from seven days to 28 days so council members would have more time to review plans before a vote — failed on a roll call at the New Castle County Council meeting Oct. 14 by a tally of 3 yes, 9 no, 1 not voting.
Ordinance 25-025 — a proposal to change the county—s record-plan notice period from seven days to 28 days so council members would have more time to review plans before a vote — failed on a roll call at the New Castle County Council meeting Oct. 14 by a tally of 3 yes, 9 no, 1 not voting.
Councilman Koneko introduced the ordinance and urged council to adopt the change, saying it was a modest, reasonable step to allow more time for review and public input on complex land-use proposals. "I'm asking for 21 days," Koneko said during debate, adding that he planned to revise and reintroduce the measure if it failed.
Supporters on the dais, including Councilman Carter, told colleagues they had encountered projects that required additional review after the initial…
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