On January 17, Kimberley Wills announced her candidacy to represent Ward 2 on Milford City Council. According to Wills, current Ward 2 Councilwoman Lori Connor does not intend to run again.
“For many years I have been concerned about and involved on a volunteer level in our city, but lived outside the city limits,” Wills said. “I remedied that a couple years ago, finding a great home inside the city. I cast my first vote with pride in 2024.”
Willis a United States Air Force Veteran, the mother of a Marine (M.O.M.), wife, mother and grandmother. She decided to run for council as she feels the city needs true representation.
“Councilwoman Connor is not filing for reelection. She provided representation and took the job seriously,” Wills said. “I plan on doing the same. I already currently follow the budget, capital improvement plans, am active in city events and have a relationship with current personnel. I have been active in town politics since 2021.”
Wills stated that she gets calls, messages and have interactions with constituents that she tries to help resolve by referring the information or request to the person who can handle it best.
“I have worked with current council with issues,” Wills said. “Councilwoman Zychal and I conversed over the latest issues. This is the kind of collaboration we need. It truly will take all of us working together and listening to the residents’ concerns to fix the issues that arise.”
If she is elected, Wills promises to listen to the will and want of constituents in her ward. She feels the position of council is to represent the people, be financially responsible and to make sure codes and zoning are followed. Wills also feels that council should represent Milford positively.
“The biggest challenge I sea and have seen at meetings is the divide between the Milford of the 70s mindset and the current growth happening in Milford,” Wills said. “Following property rights while making sure the neighbors are not unjustly hurt by growth is a fine line. I promise to continue working with everyone as I have been doing. I hope to keep bridging the divide.”
Wills feels that it is possible to disagree but be civil in that disagreement.
“We need to ensure we represent the will of the majority in our wards,” Wills said. “Division has not helped our town. I hope we continue to talk to our neighbors, listen to opposing views to see if our stance is right and love our neighbors regardless of any differences.”
The city election is April 25, 2026, from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Public Works Building, 180 Vickers Drive, Milford. Any individual registered to vote in the State of Delaware with a residence in Milford may vote. A separate registration is still required at Milford City Hall for Non-Resident Property Owners. For more information, contact the City Clerk at 302-422-1111, Ext 1142 or 1303.
