WILMINGTON — Gov. John Carney issued a statement Wednesday on the Senate’s confirmation of six people to various positions in Delaware government.

“Thank you to the Delaware Senate for confirming several dedicated and committed individuals to serve in positions across our state government,” said Gov. Carney. “Each appointee has a unique set of skills and experience that they will bring to their new positions, and I am confident they will serve Delaware well.”

The Senate confirmed these nominations Wednesday:

• Deputy Attorney General Danielle Joffee Brennan was confirmed as a Superior Court judge for New Castle County. Since 2004, Ms. Brennan has served in the Delaware Department of Justice as a deputy attorney general. She held leadership roles in the Misdemeanor Trial Unit, the Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Unit and the New Castle County Felony Trial Unit. Ms. Brennan has served as the statewide asset forfeiture deputy since 2018.
• Deputy Correction Commissioner Monroe B. Hudson Jr. was confirmed as commissioner of the Department of Correction. Mr. Hudson has served as deputy commissioner since 2019. Previously, he served for 31 years in the Delaware State Police, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel and serving as deputy superintendent of Delaware’s largest police agency.
• Eugene Young Jr. was confirmed as director of the Delaware State Housing Authority. Mr. Young has served as president and CEO of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League since 2017. He also founded the grassroots nonprofit Network Delaware and served as an aide in the Delaware General Assembly and to former mayor and current U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey.
• Jacqueline Mette was confirmed as the next commissioner of the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Ms. Mette has served as deputy legal counsel for Gov. Carney since 2018. Previously, she served as chief policy adviser for the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families.
• Nicholas Brock and Michelle Michini were confirmed as justices of the peace for New Castle County.
• Charles “Bud” Freel was confirmed to the Industrial Accident Board.