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New Castle County panel approves hiring of legal assistant after internal search

New Castle County Personnel Subcommittee · August 26, 2025
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Summary

The New Castle County Personnel Subcommittee approved hiring Rachel Zara as legal assistant to the council counsel after a two-week internal posting produced one applicant; the panel recommended pay grade 27, step 7. One council member later said his 'no' vote reflected history of the position, not the candidate.

The New Castle County Personnel Subcommittee on Aug. 26 approved hiring Rachel Zara as legal assistant to the council counsel following an internal two-week posting that produced one applicant.

Mike Migliore, counsel to the council, told the subcommittee the applicant pool produced a single candidate, Rachel Zara, who was interviewed by a three-person panel comprised of the Clerk of Council, Councilwoman George and Migliore. "She's an excellent candidate who has experience across the board, in legislative drafting, policy work,…

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