Delaware
Gov. Meyer signs executive order to streamline affordable housing
The executive order creates a group to address the challenges of affordable housing. (Photo from Pixels)
In one of his first days as Delaware’s new governor, Matt Meyer signed an executive order Thursday night to fast-track affordable housing permits.
“Housing is a human right, and no Delawarean should be left out in the cold,” Meyer said in a social media post regarding his decision. “With this Executive Order, we take the first step in overhauling and streamlining the permitting process for building workforce and affordable housing across Delaware.”
The order authorizes the creation of a working group to review, provide recommendations, and develop a plan to develop a “one-stop shop” for projects in all three counties to make the process of permits and licenses in state and local governments easier.
This is meant to enhance collaboration, predictability, public awareness, and efficiency for projects that will increase the stock of affordable housing.
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Affordable housing work group
The 16-person group will include leaders from housing and transportation agencies, county executives, environmental and developmental experts, and legislative representatives.
It will have its first meeting in February, and will do the following:
- Consider the feasibility of a “one-stop shop” to serve projects in all three counties to streamline permits and licenses in both state and local governments
- A review of the rules and regulations that impact housing, permitting, and construction
- Identify any processes that can be streamlined, deferred, or eliminated
- Identify any concerns regarding environmental justice, as well as cultural, archaeological, or historic impacts
- Identify best state and local practices on the issue of streamlined permit and license processes, particularly when several agencies are housed in one physical space and/or online
- Take into consideration the findings of the Affordable Housing Production Task Force when its report is released in March
- Consider the role of the existing Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS) process, including whether or not it can be leveraged to improve permit streamlining.
By April 25, the group will have to submit a report to the governor with a long list of information, notably recommendations on how to launch a physical or virtual one-stop-shop to streamline the permit process and what that will entail; rules and regulations that impact affordable housing development and permits; and a timeline to implement their recommendations.
Meyer said this executive order delivers on his core campaign tenet to address Delaware’s affordable housing crisis quickly and efficiently, bringing the weight of state government to bear on one of the most critical issues facing the state today.
“Together, we’ll work to ensure all Delawareans have a chance to thrive in their own homes,” Meyer stated.
Raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Jarek earned a B.A. in journalism and a B.A. in political science from Temple University in 2021. After running CNN’s Michael Smerconish’s YouTube channel, Jarek became a reporter for the Bucks County Herald before joining Delaware LIVE News.
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NORTHERN LIBERTIES (WPVI) — Lucky Duck is a new eatery along the Delaware River waterfront. The restaurant offers an approachable menu with an American Bistro style food with a creative collection of cocktails and brews.
The space is part of the Rivermark Apartments on Columbus Boulevard which took the place of Festival Pier. The Lucky Duck was part of the build out that includes a Sprouts Grocery store and the residential space.
The Lucky Duck has a tavern atmosphere with a wall of windows that overlook the river. The setting includes a nook for darts, a claw machine with rubber ducks and a pizza window for late night slices after the kitchen closes.
The indoor space includes nearly 70 seats and will be complemented by patio seating that will double to occupancy of the eatery.
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The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
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MUNCIE, IN — Five individuals and one organization were recognized for their contributions to Delaware County during the annual ViVA (Very Important Volunteer Award) luncheon on April 14, according to a community announcement.
The event, hosted by the Muncie Noon Rotary Club in partnership with the Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club, has been a tradition since 1993. The ViVA Awards celebrate those who dedicate their time and resources to uplift the community.
Vickie Armstrong Oliver, Ken Glaub, Dottie Kreps and Beth Kroehler each received individual ViVA Awards for their volunteer efforts and commitment to various causes.
The Muncie Central High School Alumni Association was presented with the 2026 ViVA Organizational Award. Since 1995, the association has supported the high school through philanthropy and historical preservation.
The association has awarded more than $76,000 in scholarships to seniors and nearly $39,000 in teacher grants. It has also financed various campus needs, including the restoration of the school’s Abraham Lincoln statue. The board maintains a public Memorabilia Room to preserve the school’s legacy.
Linda Gregory received the Edmund F. Ball Lifetime Achievement Award for her lifelong dedication to service in the community.
The ViVA Awards luncheon served as a reminder of the generosity and compassion that define Delaware County’s volunteer heritage, according to the announcement.
This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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