Daniel Walker
Coverage of Daniel Walker in the Nexus archive.
- ‘You fix it, you get paid’: Wilmington starts rent escrow program to prod landlords into providing water, heat, electricity
Wilmington launched a rent escrow program allowing tenants whose landlords fail to fix violations like water, heat, or electricity to place two-thirds of their monthly rent into a secure city account. This mechanism was established after Councilwoman Yolanda McCoy's bill and aims both to protect renters and ensure that responsive landlords receive payment once repairs are completed. The program is operated by the First State Community Action Agency in partnership with local government departments.
- Biden Square? Wilmington looks to honor Delaware’s only president at park where enslaver Caesar Rodney’s statue once stood
Wilmington officials are considering renaming or redesigning Rodney Square to honor Joe Biden, Delaware’s only president, after removing a statue of enslaver Caesar Rodney. The city explores options like a Biden statue, plaque, or renaming the park, aiming to highlight civil rights and Delaware’s history.
- ‘Like an animal’: Wilmington erects fence controlled by police at homeless encampment ahead of sunset eviction deadline
Wilmington officials erected a police-controlled fence around a homeless encampment ahead of a sunset eviction deadline, with residents reporting feeling disrespected. The city cited the park's status as a work site for the fence, while some residents compared the situation to being in prison.
- ‘Mass confusion’: Wilmington works to place homeless park residents in temporary shelters as it moves forward with evicting them
Wilmington, Delaware, requires homeless residents of Christina Park to vacate by Monday sunset, with a fence to block entry afterward. Officials report placing 52 of 85 residents in temporary housing or programs, but 19 refuse to leave. Confusion persists among residents about the eviction process, and non-compliant individuals may face arrest.