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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Delaware public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2027 City Budget Appropriations
The ~$209 million 2027 budget is on its way through readings, with Finance Committee review now authorized and hearings November 9 and 23.
Sakata delegation visit and budget request
Delaware's sister city Sakata, Japan sends student videos annually and a visit in 2027 is on the table. The board was scheduled to discuss timing and who would lead the planning.
Sawmill Parkway TIF districts
Addison Sawmill pays $627,000-plus toward future US 42/Sawmill Parkway improvements and gets about $56,000 reimbursed for installing a bigger water line the city needs for future growth.
2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
The city's five-to-seven-year wish list for roads, buildings, parks and equipment. This year it's organized by neighborhood instead of department, and pairs full street repaving with waterline replacement so residents get finished streets in one shot instead of piecemeal work.
Strategic Plan Priorities for 2026-2027
Council picked its top priorities for the next phase of the strategic plan — development incentives, transparency, workforce housing, the hotel, school relationships, trails, and riverfront access. These will guide where city money and staff time go.