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Newly elected Rep. Sarah McBride addresses DLLG members
U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride discusses her platform and affirms her dedication to Delaware’s local government entities during the Delaware League of Local Governments meeting Feb. 27. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
March 13, 2025
U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride, who recently took office as the congressional representative from the nation’s most populous at-large district – Delaware, with 1,050,000 residents – was on hand to recognize the 2024 Clerk of the Year and Town Manager of the Year honorees during the Feb. 27 Delaware League of Local Governments meeting.
With 120 DLLG members in attendance, McBride spoke about the federal administration’s executive orders, the funding freeze and her work as an appointee serving on various congressional committees. With a commitment to protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, McBride reinforced her dedication to representing all Delawareans at the federal, state and local levels.
Officials assembled to recognize the 2024 DLLG Clerk of the Year are (l-r) DLLG vice president and Georgetown Mayor Bill West; Rep. Sarah McBride; 2024 Clerk of the Year Kimberly Layton, Delmar (DE) town clerk; Delmar (DE) Mayor Tom Bauer; Delmar (MD) Mayor Benjamin Sorden; Delmar (DE) City Manager Jeff Fleetwood; and DLLG president and Clayton Mayor Nick Smith.
DLLG vice president and Georgetown Mayor Bill West presents Delaware Senate and House of Representatives tributes to Georgetown Town Manager Gene Dvornick, 2024 Town Manager of the Year honoree. Shown are (l-r) are West, Dvornick, Rep. Sarah McBride, and DLLG president and Clayton Mayor Nick Smith.
DLLG president and Clayton Mayor Nick Smith, left, presents the National League of Cities Centennial Under 40 Impact Award to Clayton Vice Mayor Ryan Paisley. The Impact Award celebrates elected officials under 40 from NLC member cities, towns and villages.
Gathered to celebrate the DLLG Clerk of the Year are (l-r) Delaware Municipal Clerks Association President Stephanie Colbourne, Milton town clerk; Vice President Katrina White, Milford city clerk; 2024 Municipal Clerk of the Year honoree Kimberly Layton, Delmar (DE) town clerk; and Past President Tracy Torbert, Sussex County Council clerk. In addition to her award, Layton also received Delaware Senate and House of Representatives tributes.
