Mr. Paul G. Clark This is Me

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1. 1. www.delawareonline.com

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   Published on: 7/23/2008   Last Visited: 7/23/2008

   In a tense, exhaustive debate that lasted nearly two hours, New Castle County Council approved a resolution Tuesday that asks Council President Paul Clark not to handle land-use legislation because of an appearance of a conflict of interest.
   
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   Seven of the 13 council members agreed to the measure, which was drafted by Councilwoman Stephanie McClellan, D-5th District.The resolution does not have the effect of law, and Clark said he will not abide by it.
   
   "I have done nothing but follow the rules of this council," Clark said, "Rules that were created before I arrived."
   
   The request stems from controversy over an e-mail Clark sent last month to recipients in the business and development community.In the e-mail, Clark criticized the county's land-use process as too restrictive and asked for input on changes to laws regulating development.
   
   Clark sent the message from his home computer and says he accidentally included an electronic tag from the law firm of his wife, Pamela Scott, a development attorney with the firm Saul Ewing.She was also one of the recipients.
   
   The message has drawn fire from some residents who believe it shows Clark has a conflict of interest because of his wife.Several council members also have chastised Clark for the e-mail.
   
   Tuesday's vote came after debate that touched on a myriad of loosely related topics and allegations.Councilman Penrose Hollins, who voted in favor of the resolution, accused Clark of having an associate go through Hollins' financial records in an attempt to start a retaliatory smear campaign.
   
   Clark bristled at the accusation and said he had no part in it.He then voiced exasperation at rumors swirling about him.
   
   "There must be a dozen of me because I'm with the union gang, I'm with the development community, I'm printing money for farmers," he said."I'm a guy who got elected who tries to represent everyone."
   
   Clark also apologized for the e-mail.
   
   "The only reason this resolution is presented tonight is because of my clumsiness with a computer," he said."But how many of you have pressed "send" and regret it.How many of you have not made some mistake.Many of you talk about civil rights and due process.Let's throw all that out and lynch Clark."
   
   McClellan said her resolution was not meant to punish Clark or question his years of public service.She said she is responding to countless complaints from constituents about Clark's actions around the e-mail.
   
   "Perhaps individually each of these factors may not have undermined the public's faith," she said.
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   "I have every confidence in him, and I wanted you to know that," said Charlotte Heath, who said Clark helped her quickly resolve a repair problem with her home.
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   New Castle County Council President Paul Clark said he won't abide by the resolution.

2. 2. www.imagesnewcastleco.com

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   Published on: 3/22/2008   Last Visited: 3/22/2008

   "Whether you like aerobics, dancing or karate, there's something for everyone," says County Council President Paul Clark.

3. 3. GHADAonline.com : Meeting Minutes

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   Published on: 1/21/2008   Last Visited: 3/8/2008

   Paul Clark, Councilman Bill Tansey
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   Town Hall Meeting with NCC Executive Chris Coons, NCC President Paul Clark, and Councilman Bill Tansey.
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   Mr. Paul Clark said he was encouraged by the amount of attendance at tonight's meeting.
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   Clark: He is known for being honest and feels that some areas in NCC do better than others.His job is to help all county council members - 13 people - to get what their community needs.NCC is a very diverse county and each area's needs are very different.
   
   Question #2: With disbanding of Office of Community Governing - who are the people and their phone numbers who were shifted?
   
   Clark: Each dept. should be called in place of those individual people.
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   Clark: Only a limited number of vehicles are taken home where it is a proven requirement.
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   Clark: State Rep. would be better able to help with funding.
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   Clark: When letters get sent they usually don't get good results, however, he is willing to support.
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   Clark: NCC has to go to State to impose tax and get approval from the State.
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   Clark: Advocating Baltimore, MD train line to come to Delaware.NCC is looking at this as a great opportunity for jobs in Delaware.
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   Clark: Bill Tansey is very active on this committee and all council meetings are open to the public.
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   Clark: Alarm system companies have the info. - why is it an issue?
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   Clark: The landfill is a problem affecting NCC but has no jurisdiction in the landfill problems.
   
   Question #13: What plans exist for meeting the county deficit in future years?
   
   Clark: Make cuts, raise taxes, and ask what people want out of County Govt.
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   Clark: No tax increase - he will not vote for one.
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   Clark: Comments should be given when the plan is written.Concerns can be voiced at that time.
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   Clark: The state pays for lights on State Roads.
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   Clark: There is no way for County to control the request for daycare centers in Hockessin.
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   Clark: He attended the Board of Adj.Meeting.
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   Clark: He was impressed by tonight's turnout and looks forward to future Town Hall meetings.
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   Paul Clark, Councilman Bill Tansey, NCC Land Use Rep.
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   Paul Clark requested that the project engineers hold a public meeting(s) or workshop with council members, to provide more details about the planned storm water management for this site.
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   Mr. Flanagan welcomed Ghada Board members; and President of County Council, Mr. Paul Clark.
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   Agenda Item #1 - Mr. Paul Clark, President, NCC Council
   
   Mr. Paul Clark reported that the Accessory Dwelling Unit proposal will be presented before council within the next few weeks.He also stated that NCC reserve money was left by the previous administration and the reserve money will be running out soon. $1.27 is spent in NCC for every $1.00 collected.
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   Mr. Clark provided his number for anyone who wanted to contact him - 395-8340.
   
   Mr. William Tansey comments: Important Issues for council are the tax increase which he is currently opposed to.
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   Normally requests for rezoning s are typically voted on only in February, June and October, but County President Paul Clark said that they (NCC Council) didn't think if was fair to delay the vote by council on the rezoning until June.Thus, Mr. Clark expects the vote to take place in April.
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   Senator, Liane Sorenson; NCC Council President, Chris Coons; NCC Councilman, Rich Abbott; DE. Senate candidates, Mike Ramone and Charlie Copeland; NCC Council Candidate, Paul Clark; Wayne Merritt, NCC Executive office; Fritz Griesinger NCC Planning Board; and Marian Stewart, Civic League of NCC.