Milford voters to decide key council races as city election nears

Competitive Ward 2 and Ward 4 contests highlight concerns over growth, infrastructure, and neighborhood issues

MILFORD, Del. — Milford voters will head to the polls April 25 in a city election that will determine several key council seats and help shape how the city manages growth, infrastructure and neighborhood priorities in the years ahead.

Polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Public Works Building, 180 Vickers Drive.

While Mayor Todd Culotta and Ward 1 Councilwoman Madula Kalesis are both running unopposed, voters in Ward 2 and Ward 4 will decide contested races that could influence Milford’s direction on development, city services and neighborhood quality of life.

Ward 2 draws four-way race

The Ward 2 seat, being vacated by Lori Connor, is the most competitive race on the ballot, with four candidates seeking the post:

Desiray Anderson
Ronald Mescola
Marianina ‘Nina’ Pletcher
Kimberly Wills

Ward 4 also features a contested race, with incumbent Katrina Wilson facing challenger Dawn Tomczak.

No candidates filed for the Ward 3 seat, including incumbent Michael Stewart, meaning Milford will need to hold a special election later this spring to fill the vacancy.

Growth, infrastructure top voter concerns

Although Milford’s municipal races are often driven by neighborhood-level issues, this year’s election comes as the city continues to face pressure from growth and rising service demands.

Among the top issues expected to influence voters:

Growth and zoning: Residents continue to watch how Milford handles new housing, commercial development, traffic impacts and annexation decisions.

Infrastructure: Road repairs, stormwater management, water and sewer capacity and long-term public works improvements remain front-of-mind for many residents.

Public safety: Milford’s leaders will continue making budget and staffing decisions that affect police, emergency response and community safety.

City finances: Voters are also focused on how city leaders manage rising costs, utility rates and long-term capital spending.

Neighborhood quality of life: Concerns about speeding, sidewalks, walkability, parks and code enforcement remain common issues across Milford’s wards.

Voting details

Only residents and qualified non-resident property owners who registered by the March 26 deadline are eligible to vote in the election.

Milford also offered absentee voting through the City Clerk’s Office, with mailed absentee ballot paperwork due by April 21. City officials have encouraged voters who still have questions to contact City Hall directly.

For Milford residents, the April 25 election offers a chance to weigh in on the city’s future — from neighborhood concerns to the broader decisions that will shape Milford’s growth and quality of life.