The Delaware League of Local Governments welcomed U.S. Sen. Chris Coons April 24, to its monthly dinner meeting. Coons, center, was the featured speaker for the session, where local elected officials discuss topics of relevance for local governance and municipal issues. At far left is DLLG Executive Director Dr. Kevin Spence.

About 100 officials gathered April 24 for the Delaware League of Local Governments monthly dinner meeting. DLLG members shown with featured speaker U.S. Sen. Chris Coons are (l-r) Sen. Eric Buckson, R-Dover South; DLLG Executive Committee member and Wilmington Mayor John Carney; EC member and Millville Mayor Ron Belinko; EC vice president and Georgetown Mayor Bill West; Coons; DLLG president and Clayton Mayor Nick Smith; EC member and Milford Vice Mayor Jason James; EC member and Middletown Mayor Kenny Branner; and EC member and Bethany Beach Mayor Ron Calef.