Jane Gruenebaum, County Council Member District 3
Like many coastal residents, I believe enough is enough. The current status quo serves the interests of a few. As a Sussex County Council member, I will bring balance to the table, and I will work to change those ordinances that ignore concerns about the environment and infrastructure.
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming JAVA with Jane
March 25, 2026
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Lewes Public Library (medium meeting room)
April 29, 2026
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Lewes Public Library (medium meeting room)
Upcoming Interviews on Radio Rehoboth
(radiorehoboth.com)
April 8, 2026
8:30 a.m.
April 22, 2026
8:30 a.m.
What’s Happening:
Wow – we had a serious cold spell. I hope everyone stayed safe and warm. Winter isn’t finished with us yet. So, if you can, offer your assistance with one of the organizations that serve the homeless. Such organizations include Love Inc.; Sussex Community Crisis House Services; Family Promise of Southern Delaware; and Lighthouse for Broken Wings. Also, remember the many food pantries and soup kitchens that help nourish families in need.
I did get out and around a bit in recent weeks. Most recently I was invited by the Woodfield Preserve HOA to come speak with their community. We had a lively and engaging conversation about ways we can promote smart growth, ensuring sufficient infrastructure to match development.
If you would like me to visit with your community, just send a note to me at jane.gruenebaum@sussexcountyde.gov and we’ll set something up.
I also had an informative lunch with the Sussex County Fire Chiefs Association. County staff, Council Members and the Chiefs are working to ensure that our firefighters have the resources and support they need and to ensure that unnecessary duplication and costly inefficiencies are eliminated.
County Council is moving forward with some of the recommendations of the Land-use Reform Working Group. We had an all-day workshop on January 27. It was a vigorous discussion that focused on a few of the steps that Council will be taking in the coming weeks. In fact, on Tuesday 24, at the County Council meeting, we will have an update on our planned actions. Do attend if you can! The changes recommended by the Taskforce will have substantial consequences for development in the future.
