Rates of anxiety, depression, substance use disorders and other mental health challenges continue to rise across all age groups. At the same time, access to care has not kept pace with demand, leaving many Delawareans waiting weeks or even months to see providers, if they can find one at all.
The simple reality is we do not have enough mental health professionals to meet the needs of our communities.
That’s why I introduced Senate Bill 208, a practical, responsible step toward addressing this challenge.
Check out my full op-ed on Bay to Bay News/Delaware State News. Link here:
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A Job Fair will be held TONIGHT from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Sussex Central High School, bringing together dozens of local employers offering part-time, full-time, and seasonal opportunities. The event, presented in partnership with the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, is open to all community members interested in exploring new career paths. Residents in and around Georgetown are encouraged to attend and connect directly with hiring organizations.
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I had a great time visiting the Sussex County Science Fair today at Delaware Tech in Georgetown. The level of creativity, effort, and knowledge on display was truly impressive. Students did an outstanding job not only designing their projects, but also confidently explaining their research and findings.
It was also a full-circle moment during the visit. Mr. Snyder shared a 1992 newspaper clipping from a science experiment his class conducted and the photo happened to include a young me, as I was a student in Mr. Snyder’s class at the time!
Seeing that photo was a great reminder that the curiosity and hands-on learning happening in classrooms today can spark ideas that last a lifetime. Great job to all of the students who participated in this year’s science fair!
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Following this week’s unusual winter storm, I want to recognize the men and women who have been working around the clock to keep our communities safe and restore essential services. Crews from DelDOT, Delmarva Power, the Delaware Electric Co-Op, municipal public works departments and their power providers, and our phone, cable, and internet companies have been out in difficult conditions clearing roads, repairing lines, restoring connectivity, and taking your calls.
While significant progress has been made, some residents are still experiencing outages. Fallen trees continue to block portions of roadways, and in some neighborhoods and subdivisions travel may be limited to a single passable lane. Please use caution, allow extra travel time, and remain patient as crews continue their work.
This storm has been an exception to what we typically experience in Delaware. For those who have moved here from regions where storms like this are routine, our infrastructure, staffing levels, and equipment are not designed for this level of impact. Even so, the response has been steady, professional, and focused on safety.
Thank you to everyone working long hours to restore normalcy, and to our residents for their patience and cooperation as work continues.
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REMINDER: Please join me for my monthly constituent update meeting tomorrow morning, Saturday, February 21, at 9:00 a.m. in the community training room at the new Millsboro Police Department. We have a lot to discuss and I hope to see you there!
Please note that coffee and donuts will not be provided as food and beverage are not permitted in the training room.
WHEN: Saturday, February 21 at 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Millsboro Police Department, 120 Railroad Street, Millsboro, DE 19966
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