I have had a wonderful time in Delaware since my first day at Delaware Online/The News Journal.

I have been up and down the First State trying to be in the communities I serve as much as I can. Now that my coverage is more settled in Wilmington, I need some help from residents in and around the city to help me round out my coverage of Delaware’s largest city.

Big themes for Wilmington in 2025 are tax reassessments, marijuana locations and emergency medical services. What I want to know is where the gaps in between those are. I want to know who is making a difference in their community and who is creating a lasting impact on one family, neighborhood or the entire city.

Tax reassessments are different from house to house

The controversial tax reassessment from New Castle County might cause Wilmington residents to pay more than they usually would for their property tax. The differences are stark from property to property, and I would love to hear from as many residents as I can about the new values and how the appeal process went.

I think it’s important to compare and contrast which neighborhoods and demographics are affected by the evaluations. Reach out if you have been affected negatively or positively by the assessment, so more people can make sense of the sudden and complicated changes.

More: How New Castle County’s tax reassessment affects Wilmington residents

Weed is coming to Wilmington, maybe

It is now clear where Wilmington will have its first recreational dispensary. We will see how the process from the state to the city level plays out and when a business actually opens in the city.

So, if you are worried about the presence of recreational marijuana in your neighborhood, let me know. On the other side, if you think legal recreational marijuana will be a social and economic good thing for the city, give me a shout. It’s a polarizing issue I have noticed, and at this rate, it’s not going away anytime soon.

Who is driving the ambulances?

Solid and consistent emergency medical services are a worthwhile investment for any city. However, Wilmington’s longtime provider for EMS is ending its service in June. Now the service is back in the city’s hands. What can the city do to improve the access and affordability of an ambulance ride to the hospital? I want to know from you and your experiences.

More: St. Francis Hospital to end ambulance service for Wilmington this summer

I have already met many of your council members and some of your representatives in Dover, but I want to get to the roots of Wilmington’s community.

I plan on being at a number of community events in Wilmington, especially on Saturdays. More often than not, I will have my press pass on. Come say hi!

I am excited to continue my coverage of this great city and look forward to meeting more residents who help bring it to life every day.