Major change in Wilmington Wilmington's new mayor, Democrat James Baker, breezed to victory as expected. The City Council remains firmly Democratic too, with Mike Hare replacing Sam Guy as a councilman at large. He should keep it in check because there's much to do in the city, and most of it is going to require patience and partnerships. The first challenge for Mr. Baker and City Council will be to wean budget makers from drawing on sewer funds to achieve a balance. That sewer money is needed for overdue maintenance and repair of the city's wastewater system.
Bad weather causes illegal raw sewage spills.
We're glad that Mr. Baker has decided to continue community policing, whether it is commanded from the central police station or neighborhood substations. Mr. Baker has the skills and experience to become one of the city's best mayors ever.