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Special Council Meeting

Monday, September 14, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware

What happened

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The Dover City Council held a special meeting to discuss the Dover Human Relations Commission (DHRC), focusing on commission liaison communication, filling the 3rd District vacancy, student internships, identification cards, marketing materials, and training needs. Commissioner Williams noted increased street panhandling following the demolition of a motel and discussed an ongoing business survey. The Council unanimously approved a motion directing the City Clerk's Office to assist the DHRC in coordinating and facilitating requested training within 60 days.

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Votes

3 routine votes, all passed

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  • Adopt the agenda as presented.

    Passed 7 yes, 2 absent. Absent: Donyale M. Hall, Julia M. Pillsbury.

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  • Move that the City Council direct the Clerk's Office to aid the Dover Human Relations Commission with coordinating and facilitating the areas requested for training within a period of 60 days from today.

    Passed 7 yes, 2 absent. Absent: Donyale M. Hall, Julia M. Pillsbury.

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  • Adjourn the Special Council Meeting.

    Passed 7 yes, 2 absent. Absent: Donyale M. Hall, Julia M. Pillsbury.

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Recording

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Agenda

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  • 1. Dover Human Relations Commission Discussion

    Discussion between City Council and Dover Human Relations Commission members regarding council liaisons, commissioner vacancies, student intern stipends, identification badges, promotional materials, municipal authority versus state human relations authority, homelessness and panhandling complaints, and commissioner training.

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Attendance

7 in person, 1 remote, 2 absent.

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  • Robin R. Christiansen (Mayor; participated in discussion)In person
  • Andre M. BoggertyIn person
  • Brian E. LewisIn person
  • Fred A. Neil (Council President)In person
  • Gerald L. Rocha, Sr.In person
  • Roy Sudler, Jr.In person
  • Tricia K. ArndtIn person
  • David L. Anderson (Attended remotely via WebEx)Remote
  • Donyale M. HallAbsent
  • Julia M. PillsburyAbsent