Candidate Name: Billy Edwards

Party:  Democratic

Age:

Hometown: Georgetown

Political experience:  Newcomer

Professional experience:  Correctional Captain, 25 years with Delaware Department of Correction.  Georgetown Board of Adjustment member.  AFSCME Local 247, Union President

 What uniquely qualifies you for this office?

Sound judgment and integrity.  Strategic, out-of-the-box, open-minded thinker.  Team player, Unifier.

What are the top three issues for this office in your view? 

Transparency, educating people as to what the job entails. Ethics and conflicts of interest.

What would be your top priority if elected? 

Listening to and garnering a better understanding of the concerns of the people of the County.

If you could change one county policy or law, what would it be? 

I would add two more council seats to compensate for the fact that Sussex County’s population has quadrupled since 1971 when the council was established with five members.