Milford mayors chosen for 2026 and later would serve three years

Milford would give newly elected or appointed mayors and council members three-year terms. The rule covers mayors chosen for the 2026 election and later, and council members chosen for the 2027 election and later. The mayor provision applies after January 1, 2026. The council provision applies after January 1, 2027.

Milford would bar election of people with overdue city debts they can no longer appeal and remove serving officials if those debts become more than two months overdue. The rule covers people seeking election as Milford mayor or council member and people already serving in those offices. The debt can be for city taxes, utility bills, or other city charges, and it must no longer be appealable. A serving official would lose the rest of the term when a covered debt becomes more than two months overdue, and the seat would be declared vacant.

Milford’s City Council may use eminent domain to acquire property under Delaware law. The provision covers property acquisitions by Milford’s City Council and may affect property owners. The council may not use this power to acquire land meant solely for recreation.