In this day and age, as both the United States and Delaware face a massive deficit on top of a recession, it is beyond me how anybody cannot support Jack Markell in the primary.

In reference to the article in Smyrna/Clayton Sun-Times about the last Smyrna Council meeting, it was reported the reason I did not recommend Doug Chervenak for the Charter Review Committee was because he is moving out of town.

Private beaches rake morning and evening each day. Smyrna’s residents deserve better. Lake Como is convenient and a nice beach for the residents. The beach needs daily attention.

I attended the July 7th Smyrna Town Council meeting. What an eye-opener! I haven’t seen a more disgusting display of paranoia and schoolyard antics in a very long time.

As the congressional and presidential elections loom on the horizon and gas is at $4.00 a gallon, the question in my mind is, “What has to be done to have my voice heard?”

Taking action now on behalf of all Delawareans could change the outcome of the fate of this wonderful addition to the agri-tourism industry and the funds it could provide to the whole region.

Like a lot of people, I had the impression the budget process for our state was a relatively simple and short process. Now that I am sitting, as Representative of the 28th District, I’ve learned far more about the process. It’s more complicated than meets the eye.

By the time this column goes to print, the General Assembly will be winding down its last days of the first half of the 144th Session on July 1. The final hours will be spent on the fiscal year’s budget.

Jack Markell has the business experience and his years as state treasurer to guide the state into new ways to leverage our investment power and yield strong returns.

The letter from former Councilman Doug Chervenak which appeared on these pages on May 28 appears to be all-too-typical of the mindset that has permeated Smyrna town government for some time.

The State of Delaware has a Senior School Property Tax Credit that enables up to a 50% school property tax credit or up to $500.

Take a few minutes to complete the survey about the future of the Smyrna Public Library.

The public needs to get informed and push for more energy-efficient cars.