Democrats in Del. House, Senate Initiate Process to Seek Removal of Auditor McGuiness

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Members of the Delaware State House Democratic Caucus are encouraging Governor John Carney to exercise his constitutional obligation to remove State Auditor Kathy McGuiness from office, once the verdict is entered by Superior Court.McGuiness was found guilty of three misdemeanor charges July 1st. She was acquitted of two felony chargesHouse Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach…

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Gov. Carney Not Yet Able to Take Action on Convicted Auditor McGuiness; Senate Leaders Respond

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Delaware Governor John Carney, D-Del. said Tuesday that one more step is needed before he can take any action regarding convicted Auditor of Accounts Kathy McGuiness, D-Del.In a statement from the Governor’s office Tuesday, reference was made to Article XV, Section 6 of the Delaware Constitution, which addresses the removal of any public officer convicted…

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Del. Legislative Leaders Announce Formal Review Of Constitutional Powers Regarding Auditor Case

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Leaders of the Delaware General Assembly have announced a plan for a formal review of its powers and procedures under two Articles of the Delaware Constitution regarding cause for removal of a public official. The Senate and House last week passed different concurrent resolutions asking for an advisory opinion from the Delaware Supreme Court. Now,…

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Lawmakers Consider Possible Action In Case Of Indicted State Auditor

Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness spoke with several mayors in Dewey Beach in May (photo: WGMD's Alan Henney)
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Delaware lawmakers Monday discussed the possibility of taking action in the case of indicted State Auditor Kathy McGuiness. During the special session on redistricting, the Senate passed a resolution (SCR 63) to seek an advisory opinion from the Delaware Supreme Court on what circumstances, including indictment, warrant legislative action to remove a public official. It…

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Blunt Rochester Calls For Removal Of President Trump

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Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D- Del.) Thursday called for the removal of President Trump from office, joining a movement that grew out of Wednesday’s breach at the US Capitol in Washington. Blunt Rochester shared this message on social media Thursday: “To my fellow Delawareans – here’s where I stand on Pres. Trump. As I…

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