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Wilmington council creates Office of Educational Advocacy, adopts FY2025 budget amendment
Summary
At its Thursday meeting, Wilmington City Council adopted Ordinance 25‑001, amending the FY2025 operating budget to create an Office of Educational Advocacy and add staff positions across city departments. The measure passed by roll call; another ordinance for on-site engineering services was referred to committee.
Wilmington City Council on Thursday adopted Ordinance 25‑001, an amendment to the fiscal year 2025 operating budget that establishes an Office of Educational Advocacy and adds multiple positions across the council and mayor’s office.
The measure, introduced by Councilwoman Harley and approved by roll call, adds staffing intended to expand the city’s role in education policy and community engagement. Council members said the office will position the city to work with educators, families and community partners on student outcomes.
Councilwoman Harley, who presented the ordinance, said, “now is the time for us to answer the call to action,” and described the amendment as a three‑department package covering council, the mayor’s office and the treasurer’s office. Harley said the council’s portion includes creation of a legislative aide position (to be split‑funded 75% from the general fund and 25% from the CATV fund) and a director of educational advocacy. The director’s annual salary was stated in the meeting as $110,000.
Under the amendment…
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