UPDATED: Gov Carney Calls Extraordinary Session of DE State Senate; Nominations Confirmed
UPDATED – 09/08/23 – Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on the State Senate’s votes to confirm the Governor’s nominations of Kathleen Miller to serve as a Judge of the Superior Court, The Honorable William L. Chapman, Jr. and Michael Houghton to serve on the Marijuana Appeals Commission, Dr. Melissa Harrington to serve on the State Public Integrity Commission, The Honorable Gregory A. Lane to serve on the Enhanced 911 Emergency Reporting System Service Board, Dr. Wilma Mishoe to serve on the Industrial Accident Board, and the reappointment of The Honorable James J. Maxwell to continue to serve as Commissioner of Family Court:
“I want to thank the Delaware Senate for confirming several distinguished Delawareans to serve in these important roles,” said Governor Carney. “They are all well-respected individuals and will serve our state well in these positions.”
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Governor John Carney has signed a proclamation to call an Extraordinary Session of the Delaware State Senate – to commence on Friday, September 8 at 11am. The Senate will convene for the transaction of executive business – including the consideration of the nomination of Kathleen Miller as a Judge of the Delaware Superior Court.
Additional information from State Senator Laura Sturgeon/4th District:
The gubernatorial nominees put forward by Governor John Carney include:
- Kathleen Miller, Superior Court Judge, 12-year term
- Hon. William Chapman, Marijuana Appeals Commission (New Castle County)
- Michael Houghton, Marijuana Appeals Commission (Sussex County)
- Dr. Wilma Mishoe, Industrial Accident Board, 6-year term
- Dr. Melissa Harrington, Public Integrity Commission, 7-year term
- Hon. Greg Lane, Enhanced Emergency 911 Reporting System Service Board, 3-year term
Finally, the Hon. James Maxwell will be considered for reappointment as a New Castle County Family Court Commissioner for a 6-year term.
Nominations for the Kent County representative on the Marijuana Appeals Commission will be announced and considered at a later time.
Prior to this special session, the Senate Executive Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Senate Chamber for a hearing on these nominations.
