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New Castle County subcommittee reviews nominees for Police Accountability Board amid questions about appointment process
Summary
A New Castle County boards and commissions subcommittee on Feb. 17 heard five nominees for the Police Accountability Board and multiple reappointments; some council members raised concerns about vacancies and the county''s appointment process, while public comment asked whether prior PAB recommendations remain in effect.
New Castle County's boards and commissions subcommittee on Feb. 17 interviewed a slate of nominees for county boards, including five candidates for the Police Accountability Board, and discussed several reappointments. Chair Dee Durham said formal votes on the nominees will be taken at the council meeting next Tuesday.
The nominees who spoke at the subcommittee meeting included Matthew Kelly, a social worker with the Division of Aging who said he would bring lived experience with the justice system and advocate for vulnerable populations; Kerwin Gaines, who cited prior law enforcement training and a focus on research and training for the board; Kenneth Woods, a former county council member who said he would not "check the box" and would rely on research before voting; Nuraldine Story, a retired Internal Revenue Service agent who emphasized bridging…
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