As Governor John Carney prepares to become Wilmington’s newest Mayor in 2025, he assembled a team of over 40 Delawareans to help with the transition. This team will focus on effective government, jobs, economic development, neighborhoods, and vibrant communities.
“I am proud to announce Kevin and Doneene as co-chairs of my mayoral transition committee. Both are distinguished leaders with deep roots in our community, a commitment to public service, and a shared vision for a bright future for our City,” Carney said. “Their experience, integrity, and passion for progress will be invaluable to build an even stronger and inclusive city for all Wilmingtonians. I am confident that with Doneene, Kevin, and the entire transition committee, we will lay the groundwork for effective and innovative solutions that will continue to move our city forward.”
The Carney transition team includes the following subcommittees and members:
Effective Government
Tanya Washington – Chair
Lynn Howard
Kevin F. Kelley Sr
William Montgomery
Brian Murphy
Charles McDowell
The Hon. Hanifa Shabazz
Jobs and Economic Development
The Hon. Darius Brown, Chair
Desmond Baker
Dr. Mark Brainard
Doneene Damon, Esq.
Yvonne Deadwyler
Mary Dugan
Thère DuPont
Michael Hare
Vandell Hampton
Charles Madden
Megan McGlinchey
Norman Oliver
Ronaldo Tello
Shavonne White
Strong Neighborhoods
Eugene Young, Chair
Kenyetta Byrd
Paul Calistro
Daryl “Wolfie” Chambers
John Cook
Walter Ferris
Raymond Fitzgerald
Rev. Dr. Stanley Hearst II
Dwight Holden
The Hon. Colonel Nathaniel McQueen
Gabriel Pabbon, Jr.
Wali Rushdan
Priscilla Rikestraw
AJ Schall
Vibrant Communities
Laura Burgos, Chair
Amanda August
Raye Jones Avery
Ashley Davis
The Hon. Charles “Bud” Freel
Dr. George E. Gibson II
Molly Giordano
Dorrell Green, Ed.D.
The Hon. Margaret Rose Henry
Logan Herring
Deirdra Joyner
Sarah Lester
Cassandra Marshall
Maria Matos
Francis “Skip” Pennella
Jamar Rahming
Shelly Rouser
