DE Local Government Directory

For more than thirty years, DLLG has worked cooperatively with the Institute for Public Administration (IPA) at the University of Delaware to provide valuable information, support, and leadership development to Delaware municipalities.

One of the most highly-referenced resources for Delaware local and state officials is IPA’s Delaware Local Government Directory, an online, database-driven site that offers current information about Delaware’s 57 municipalities and three counties. Information is also provided on Statewide and National elected officials. 

The following links connect to IPA’s Delaware Local Government Directory (please note that by clicking on these links, you will leave the DLLG site):

• Municipalities (includes population, government information, contact info, government officials, and special events)
• Links to Municipal Charters
• Mayors and Managers
• Municipal and County Websites
• Fax Numbers
• Office Hours
• Assembly Days/Times
• Municipal and County Election Dates
• County Officials (includes population, government info, contact info, government officials, and special events)
• Statewide Elected Officials (Governor and Lt. Governor) 
• National Elected Officials (U.S. Senators and Congressman)
• State Senators / State Representatives
• Delaware Municipal Clerks Association Members

DLLG has utilized the local government programs and services provided by IPA to help local officials understand and make informed decisions on highly complex issues. DLLG considers IPA to be an essential partner in providing direct support and crucial services to many of the state’s local governments.

IPA provides local government support in the following areas:

• Direct staff assistance to DLLG
• Training and professional development for municipal clerks, planners, and elected or appointed officials
• Market analyses and economic development studies, which provide local leaders with important information to use in planning for growth and change
• Affordable, high-quality comprehensive-planning services
• Training programs, which continue a longstanding commitment to client-oriented professional development for state and local governments.
• Academy for Excellence in Local Government Leadership
• Delaware Planning Education Program
• Municipal Clerks Certificate Training Programs

View upcoming training opportunities and events on the IPA's Events page