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Wilmington council authorizes outside legal counsel after public calls for independent review
Summary
Wilmington City Council voted unanimously to hire additional legal counsel after multiple residents urged independent investigation into recent allegations involving the mayor and the police department. Mayor Patrick Haley denied wrongdoing and offered to provide documentation to address concerns.
Wilmington City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize hiring outside legal counsel after a night of public comment in which residents urged an independent review of allegations involving the mayor and actions by city administration.
The vote came when Council suspended rules and passed Resolution 25-25, “authorizing Wilmington city council to hire additional legal counsel,” on a 7-0 roll call. The motion was made by Councilman Wells and seconded by Councilman Osborne.
The matter drew repeated public comment. Elaine Silverstrom, a resident of 71 Rita Place, told the council, “I rise out of deep concern as a resident of Wilmington,” and called for…
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