On the Issues

Shané’s Priorities

Equitable Housing and Neighborhood Development

Building Stronger Communities for All

Shané Nicole Darby is committed to ensuring that every resident has access to safe, affordable, and quality housing. Her platform focuses on promoting equitable housing practices and fostering neighborhood development that uplifts all communities. By implementing innovative strategies and advocating for fair housing policies, Shané aims to create vibrant neighborhoods where every family can thrive.

  • Stabilize the rent cost and increases

  • Create equitable zoning laws to create more affordable housing

  • Create a housing trust to create more afforadble housing

  • Support and advocate for development of North Market including Gordon Street

  • Continue support and advocate for more Community Garden Development throughout our District

  • Establish Art Spaces at the Garfield Triangle

  • Renovate and Redevelop 30th Street Park (East Lake Park)

  • Establish Legislation requiring the City to renovate and revitalize Alleyways and Garages

  • Expand the City of Wilmington Autonomous Tenants Union to empower renters in their battle for fair treatment from landlords

Labor & Local Hire

Empowering Our Workforce, Strengthening Our Economy

Shané Nicole Darby recognizes the importance of building a strong, sustainable economy that benefits all residents. Through her platform, she prioritizes promoting local hiring initiatives and supporting accessible job training programs. By fostering a robust and inclusive labor market, Shané seeks to empower our workforce and fuel economic growth that reaches every corner of our city.

  • Prioritize local skilled hires for development funded by the city

  • Protect the most vunerbale workers (fast food, hotel workers, cleaners, customer service, etc.)

Fees and Fines Reform

Creating a Fair and Just System for All

Shané Nicole Darby is dedicated to reducing the burden of excessive fees and fines on our communities. Her platform focuses on implementing reforms to make our legal system fairer and more accessible. By advocating for equitable practices and working towards fee reduction and fine forgiveness programs, Councilwoman Darby aims to create a more just system that uplifts individuals and families, instead of disproportionately burdening them.

  • Stop water shut offs for the most vulnerable communities (Seniors, disabled, children under the age of 5)

  • Creating a City Wide Income Based Water Billing system

  • No foreclosure for homeowners

  • Continue to propose legislation to adjust Parking Violation and Booting Protocals

  • Audit Red Light Camera Violation Practices

Public Safety

Strengthening Trust and Collaboration for Safer Neighborhoods

Shané Nicole Darby understands that public safety is a fundamental concern for all residents. Her platform focuses on building stronger relationships between law enforcement and the community, as well as supporting community-led initiatives to address the root causes of crime. By working together, Shané strives to create safer neighborhoods where residents feel secure and connected.

Increase Transparency & Accountability

Ensuring a Government That Works for Everyone

Shané Nicole Darby is committed to open, transparent, and accountable government. Her platform proposes measures to increase transparency in decision-making processes and enhance community participation. By actively engaging with constituents and promoting good governance practices, Shané aims to ensure that the voices and concerns of the people are heard and addressed.

  • Allow and encourage more public comment within City Council Meetings

  • Practice Particpatory Budgeting, ensuring the community has a say in how government funding is allocated

  • Communicate Voting Records and Legislative Activity for all City Council Members

  • Increase accountability for Willmington's Executive and Legislative Branch of Government