I am writing to express my support for the reelection of Kent County Sheriff Brian Lewis on Nov. 8. As the sheriff in the neighboring county of New Castle, I have had the privilege and opportunity to work with Sheriff Lewis on many occasions.
Most recently, Sheriff Lewis collaborated and supported with me the requested introduction of House Bill 159, an act that modifies the locations at which sheriff’s sales may be conducted to provide the sheriffs with needed flexibility and to modernize the sheriff’s sale process. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has revealed substantial inflexibility in 10 Del. C. § 4974 as currently adopted, forcing the sheriffs of each of the three counties to either hold sheriff’s sales outdoors, find nongovernmental venues in which to hold sheriff’s sales or cancel sheriff’s sales.
Sheriff Lewis has proven success in building community partnerships and has a record of working with all stakeholders to better the services the Sheriff’s Office provides. He has served his community with honor and has proven himself through his leadership abilities.
Scott T. Phillips
New Castle County sheriff
