Sussex County
News Releases and Announcements
County Council appoints Tracy N. Torbert to replace retiring Clerk Robin A. Griffith as County's top recorder
Rehabilitation specialist in the County’s Community Development & Housing office lauded for extra efforts to assist other departments during challenging year
All five Council districts would undergo changes based on 2020 census data; public feedback sought through Jan. 7, 2022
Maps, schedule, and other useful information for the 2021 redistricting process
Items collected will be donated to approximately 20 area pantries, shelters and church organizations for distribution; drive continues through Dec. 30
County officials call for 'take two' attempt after windy weather, heavy rain forced postponement of event on original date
'Pack the Pod' food drive continues as County officials consider possible make-up date for holiday event
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awards Sussex County its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY22 budget
Sussex County EOC reminds public to be ready for winter weather as 2021 hurricane season comes to a close
County begins decennial process to redraw County Council boundaries following release of 2020 census data, adjust for population shifts
38th annual event goes on stage at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, after hiatus in 2020
Payments can be made in a variety of convenient, contactless options, including online, by phone or through mail
Five community presentations scheduled at various locations across Sussex through end of September, with sixth session to be held virtually
Bills begin heading out in early August; payment for County, school taxes and other fees due by Sept. 30
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awards County its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2020 financial report
Applications for the Fiscal Year 2022 Human Service Grant Program are now being accepted.
Rachel Lynch named as new Director of Libraries, taking over for retiring director Kathy Graybeal
New facility continues County effort to replace leased and co-located facilities with standalone EMS stations
Spending plan for the year that begins July 1 keeps tax rate unchanged, while adding funding for wastewater, other capital projects
Proposed plan the most significant in County history with infusion of cash from federal government, rebounding local economy; property tax rate remains unchanged
Forecasters predict ‘above normal’ storm season that begins June 1
Find out when and where the collaboration between County government and Beebe Healthcare will pop up next
County will perform general reassessment of all properties by mid-2024, ending years-long legal battle over property valuation
Mobile Library to be deployed to underserved communities in temporary assignment to assist in fight against pandemic
County facilities welcoming patrons back for limited in-person services beginning Monday, March 1
Scheduled maintenance to occur on Wednesday, February 10 beginning at 3:30pm. Functionality will be intermittent.
Assistant Library Director at South Coastal Library in Bethany Beach office earns respect of her peers, wins title of Employee of the Year for 2020
Cynthia Green shifts from Register of Wills to 2nd District Councilwoman, Mark Schaeffer takes seat as new 3rd District councilman