CONTACT COUNCIL PRESIDENT
PAUL G. CLARK
| Home Address: |
209 Meadowdale Drive
Newark, DE 19711 |
| Home Phone: |
(302) 235-1897 |
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Office Address: |
800 N. French Street
8th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801 |
| Office Phone: |
(302) 395-8340 |
| Office Fax: |
(302) 395-8385 |
| Email Address: |
pgclark@nccde.org |
| Party Affiliation: |
Democrat |
| Council Service: |
2004 - Present |
| Legislative Aide: |
Lynne Phifer
(302) 395-8360
LPhifer@nccde.org | |
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARK'S BIOGRAPHY...
REPRESENTING ALL OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY
Paul Gregory Clark, 51, a lifelong resident of New Castle County, DE, was elected president of New Castle County Council, in November of 2004. Paul has two adult daughters. Paul and his wife, Pam Scott, live in the Pike Creek area.
A graduate of Conrad HS (1974) and the University of Delaware (1978), Paul spent most of his professional career in retail management, and his early years in education, teaching in New Castle County School Districts. He was a Manager for Boscov’s Department Stores when he left the private sector for public service.
"I am committed to keeping New Castle County a great place to live, work and raise a family."
Paul regards County Government as a local service government, providing services in Public Safety (police, paramedics and 911 center), Land Use, Community Services (Senior Services and Libraries) and Special Services (Public Works, Parks, Sewer and Drainage). Good common business sense is the core operating principle that has driven Paul’s agenda in County government. “My goal is to make certain that we deliver the greatest possible value to our taxpayers,” Clark said. Many of Paul's ideas for leading and transforming New Castle County Government came from his business experience and over 25 years of civic involvement, including civic associations, parent – teacher associations, and service on government and charitable boards and commissions.
Paul's focus has been on:
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Advocacy for Quality of Life, with a commitment to creating and retaining good jobs, protecting our environment and maintaining community character;
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Making New Castle County fiscally sound for the future;
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Providing Stability and Integrity in New Castle County Government;
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Making County Council – as the “people’s branch” – an integral part and equal partner of government with Executive Branch;
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Providing quality core services and making government work for the citizens of New Castle County.
Tri-Woods Civic Association 1980-2001
Member; Past President
Leader of an active civic association representing more than 400 homeowners; responsible for grounds maintenance, community events, preparation and implementation of the annual budget.
Christiana School District 1985-1997
Officer; Board Member of PTA
Spearheaded projects for the purchase of new playground equipment, obtaining increased funding for libraries, and the installation of new landscaping.
March of Dimes
Member, Board of Directors (2000 to Present)
Active Volunteer (1992 to Present)
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New Castle County Chamber of Commerce
Member, Board of Directors (2004) |
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New Castle County Board of Adjustment
Vice Chair (1997 to 2004)
Reviewed applications and rendered decisions on land use matters involving requests for variances and special use permits pertaining to compliance with the Unified Development Code of New CastleCounty. |
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State of Delaware, Department of Elections
Board Member (1995-1997)
Oversaw Delaware's first Presidential Primary election and the implementation of electronic voting. |
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Member
Delaware Nature Education Society
Greater Hockessin Area Development Association
Civic League of New CastleCounty
Pike Creek Civic League
Habitat for Humanity
The Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League
New Castle County Economic Development Council |
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PHOTOS
 Council President Paul Clark greeting the parade watchers at the 2009 Hispanic Parade.
Council President Paul Clark in the crowd having fun at the 2009 Peach Festival
Council President Paul Clark joined other officials in celebrating the grand re-opening of the Kirkwood Highway Library.
Council President Paul Clark with Vice President of the United States Joe Biden at the St. Anthony's Italian Festival.
Council President Paul Clark and County Executive Chris Coons signing the FY2010 Operating Budget.
Councilman Joe Reda, Councilman Bill Tansey, Council President Paul Clark and County Executive Chris Coons celebrating the birthday of the Platnium Picnic.
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