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City Council Passes FY27 Budget

Published on June 17, 2026

Wilmington City Council voted 4-3 to adopt the City’s FY27 budget, approving a $349.8 million spending plan focused on public safety, employee retention, infrastructure, and service delivery. The budget will take effect July 1, 2026.

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WPD Announces Two Leadership Hires

Published on June 12, 2026

The City of Wilmington and Wilmington Police Department have announced two significant leadership appointments, assistany chief of police and deputy chief of police, that will take effect on July 13.

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FY27 Budget Passes First Reading with 4.9-cent Tax Increase

Published on June 03, 2026

At its Tuesday evening meeting, Wilmington City Council voted 4-3 to approve the first reading of the City Manager’s recommended FY27 budget of $349.8 million. A second reading and final adoption vote is scheduled for June 16.

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City Offering Free Programs for National Homeownership Month

Published on June 02, 2026

The City is offering a number of programs and resources for residents in celebration of homeownership month.

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City Hires Susan Habina-Woolard as Director of Transportation Departme

Published on May 29, 2026

The City of Wilmington announces Susan Habina-Woolard, P.E., as its new Director of Transportation Department, beginning June 1.
Habina-Woolard brings more than 25 years of engineering, transportation, stormwater, and municipal leadership experience to the role.

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City Hires Suzanne Russell as Director of Compliance

Published on May 29, 2026

The City of Wilmington welcomes Suzanne Russell as its new Director of Compliance. Russell will lead the department’s permitting and code enforcement operations and serve as the City’s Zoning Administrator. The hire follows the City’s recent organizational alignment, which elevated Compliance into a standalone department, separate from Planning and Development.

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Robin Slade Hired as Director of Asset & Property Management

Published on May 22, 2026

The City of Wilmington welcomes Robin Slade as its new Director of Asset & Property Management, effective June 1.

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City Hosts Second Annual Demo Day

Published on May 12, 2026

Themed “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community,” Demo Day offers the public a unique opportunity to get an up-close look at the vehicles, tools, technology, and teams behind essential City services.

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City Earns Strong Bond Ratings from S&P and Moody’s

Published on April 22, 2026

The City of Wilmington has once again received strong bond ratings from two of the nation’s leading credit rating agencies, S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service, reflecting the City’s solid financial health and continued commitment to responsible fiscal management.

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City of Wilmington Names Solid Waste Services Director

Published on April 15, 2026

The City of Wilmington is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather Cashwell as the City’s Solid Waste Services Director, starting May 4.

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Building One City

Read the Latest News

City Council Passes FY27 Budget

WPD Announces Two Leadership Hires

FY27 Budget Passes First Reading with 4.9-cent Tax Increase

City Offering Free Programs for National Homeownership Month

City Hires Susan Habina-Woolard as Director of Transportation Departme

City Hires Suzanne Russell as Director of Compliance

Robin Slade Hired as Director of Asset & Property Management

City Hosts Second Annual Demo Day

City Earns Strong Bond Ratings from S&P and Moody’s

City of Wilmington Names Solid Waste Services Director

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