Issues
New Castle County faces many challenges. As taxpayer you deserve to know that your elected leaders are looking out for your interests and not their own or those of special interest groups.
Bill Shahan is committed to maintaining transparency, fiscal accountability and high ethical standards within his administration, while maintaining and enhancing critical services provided by the county government.
Transparency, Ethics & Fiscal Accountability
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County government must be transparent and open to the public
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Providing more transparent accounting and fiscal reporting to permit taxpayers to know where their money is being spent
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Identification of individuals or groups that are influencing county government
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Prioritization of where tax dollars are spent with elimination of wasteful spending
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Public Safety
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Improving safety standards and promoting public safety
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Protect our paramedics, police officers and volunteer firefighters who help keep our County safe and ensure they are properly supported to perform the duties that are essential to our community
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Measure the safety of our community not just by the numbers of public safety personnel on our streets, but also by the quality of life in our neighborhoods
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Ensure a formal succession plan is in place for all components of the Department of Public Safety to maintain the high quality of services the public expect and deserve
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Fund all critical public safety positions
Land Use
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Keeping New Castle County a desirable place for our families to live, work and play
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Effective and ethical land use planning that keeps our communities safe, healthy and strong
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Facilitating responsible growth that is clean, environmentally responsible, and enhances our quality of life
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Preserving and sustaining the best things about New Castle County - our lands, our waters and our rich culture and heritage
