![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Kanakos said the town is looking into finding 2.5 acres of land in town for a new station. “It’s not enough, and we need to start taking a serious look at developing a process and a plan for a new police station,” Collier said. He said the town should have been studying a new police station 10 years ago. On the police, Collier said the town is currently doing a good job retaining officers, although he’d like to see more pay incentives to both retain current officers and attract new officers in the future. Collier and Kanakos were asked about the possibility of a new police station and a new town hall. The candidates were then asked questions submitted from the voters. It takes a concerted effort of all of us to make these things we’re proud of happen,” he said. “I’m not one to brag about accomplishments, because everything I did, I did as part of a team, whether as part of the team in town government and administration or on town council. He said he is the most prepared candidate to move the town forward into the future. I do believe these challenges are what make the office of mayor so exciting,” Kanakos said.Ĭollier, who currently serves on Milton Town Council, played up his experience as a two-time councilman and the town’s former project coordinator. “Although we have accomplished much over the past six years, there’s always more to do and new challenges to be met. In his opening remarks, Kanakos, seeking a third term, played up his accomplishments since becoming mayor in 2016: overseeing the hiring of Kristy Rogers as town manager, reorganizing and strengthening the police department, completing the Rails to Trails, and improving the commercial district and the town’s water infrastructure. While council candidates Annette Babich and Larry Savage are running unopposed, meaning their seats are secure, both were allowed to speak at the forum. Mayoral candidates John Collier and incumbent Ted Kanakos were the main attractions at a candidates forum put on by the Milton Chamber of Commerce, moderated by the Delaware League of Women Voters, and broadcast live over YouTube. ![]() With Milton’s municipal election less than two weeks away, the candidates gathered at Eagle’s Nest Church Feb. ![]()
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