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James salutes the fine officers of the Wilmington Police Department and supports their efforts to keep us safe. James served nearly a decade with the Newark Police Department. A community outreach and crime prevention specialist, James knows the value of law enforcement engaging the community with a focus on solving problems, not solely on making arrests. James opposes the early release of violent felons who contribute to shootings in Wilmington, while he supports sensible criminal justice reforms, such as his legislation banning police ticket quotas.
The son of a small business owner, James will work with small business owners to ensure the City is streamlining the permitting process to encourage business growth and livable wage jobs. James will work to repeal unnecessary regulation that impedes growth, and will advocate for the Wilmington business community in City Hall and Dover.
James has a multitude of experience setting up youth programs with many community centers in Wilmington to help educate our children while giving them a foundation to succeed in school and life. James would support expanding programming at the Hicks Anderson Community Center in West Center City with educational programs designed to teach youth the skills needed to survive in tomorrow’s economy.
James prides himself on his exceptional constituent service record. When you contact him with a problem or question, you can rest assured he will try to navigate City government to get you an answer. If not a City issue, he will try to point you in the right direction. He will continue to make city government more responsive to everyone, not just those in the know.
As an avid guitarist himself, James is keenly aware of the benefits that the arts, music, and culture provide to the citizens of Wilmington in maintaining a vibrant quality of life and bringing in visitors. James is a major supporter of the arts and arts organizations and will continue to support them
During his time as a police officer, James was a certified Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) officer. He knows that a great way to reduce crime are lighting, lighting and more lighting. James would support and expand efforts to light up sidewalks and parks throughout the City, and has already build partnerships to do so in Wilmington.
James has been a tireless advocate for enhancing Wilmington’s parking system. He will continue to champion a nuanced approach that addresses the unique needs of each neighborhood.
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Thank you so much for your willingness to help our campaign. It means the world to James for people to help however they can. Hosting a yard sign, having a meet and greet, or just passing along a kind word to a neighbor – it all matters!