Rep. Ed Osienski

Rep. Ed Osienski Delaware House Majority Whip
24th District Representative

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Happy Pride Month!This month and every month, I am proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community here in Delaware, in their c...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month!

This month and every month, I am proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community here in Delaware, in their continued fight for equality under the law.

05/30/2026

Speed Camera Relocation Notice

Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, the speed camera will be relocated to eastbound Capitol Trail between E. Cleveland Avenue and the City limits.

A 30-day warning period will begin at the new location. During this time, warnings will be issued for speeding violations. After the warning period ends, drivers who exceed the speed threshold will receive civil speeding citations by mail.

Violations issued through the automated system are civil penalties only. They do not add points to a driver’s license or impact insurance rates.

The automated enforcement program is intended to improve roadway safety by reducing excessive speeding in areas where residents and officials have expressed ongoing concerns.

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the heroes who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrif...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the heroes who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice is not forgotten. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

In response to the passing of Charlotte Miller-Lacy, founder of the MSK Community Center and I Am My Sister’s Keeper, Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, House Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris, and House Majority Whip Ed Osienski issued the following statement:

“Wilmington and the State of Delaware lost a true community giant with the passing of Charlotte Miller-Lacy.

For so many people, Charlotte was more than an advocate or community leader. She was a mentor, a protector, a source of encouragement, and someone who made people feel seen, valued, and loved. Through the MSK Community Center and I Am My Sister’s Keeper, she created spaces where young people, women, and families could find support, healing, opportunity, and hope.

Charlotte dedicated her life to uplifting others. Her work was rooted in compassion, service, and empowerment, and she poured that love into every person and every community she touched. There are countless Delawareans whose lives are better because Charlotte believed in them when they needed it most.

Community centers are often the heartbeat of neighborhoods, and Charlotte understood that deeply. She knew the importance of creating safe spaces where people could gather, grow, and feel supported. The legacy she leaves behind is not only found in the organizations she built, but in the generations of people she inspired through her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to others.

Charlotte had a gift for bringing people together and reminding them of their worth. Her impact reached far beyond the walls of any building or program. It lives on in the people she mentored, the families she supported, and the community she helped strengthen.

Charlotte Miller-Lacy’s legacy will continue to shape Wilmington for years to come, and she will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband, Mr. Lacy, her children, loved ones, the entire MSK family, and everyone grieving this tremendous loss.”

In 2022, the state ran a pilot Electronic Speed Safety Program during the Restore the Corridor project in Wilmington. Th...
05/22/2026

In 2022, the state ran a pilot Electronic Speed Safety Program during the Restore the Corridor project in Wilmington. The data collected from that pilot showed a 46% decrease in total crashes and a 38% decrease in injury crashes compared to the same time period in 2021 when construction was also occurring.

The following year, I championed a bill to authorize the use of speed cameras in residential areas and construction zones. And yesterday, I introduced legislation to create a new chapter in Delaware Code pertaining to electronic traffic violation monitoring systems, and expand the use of these cameras by placing them at high intensity roadways, toll facilities, and residence districts in unincorporated areas where a local police department does not exist.

This bill isn’t about punishment, it’s about saving lives. In 2023, there were 27,522 crashes, which resulted in 138 people killed and 7,815 people injured. The statistics for 2024 look very similar. It is our responsibility as legislators to do everything we can to protect our residents, and if that means slightly inconveniencing some to save the lives and livelihoods of others, I am happy to do it.

I look forward to speaking more about HB 442 when we return to legislative session in June!

The Food Bank of Delaware is one of the most amazing organizations in the state, and this past year is a great example o...
05/20/2026

The Food Bank of Delaware is one of the most amazing organizations in the state, and this past year is a great example of that.

In 2025, while SNAP benefits and federal funding were being cut, they did everything they could to make sure Delawareans didn’t go to bed hungry. And that was shown through the 15,421,842 pounds of food they distributed across the state.

I’m personally grateful for their work in the 24th District, where they distributed 245,454 pounds of food to food pantries and other feeding programs, 11,848 backpack meal kits to kids in need, 74 senior meal boxes, and 81,325 meals to 10 mobile pantries, who then completed 1,063 household visits in high-need communities.

And on top of all of that, they also continue to successfully run workforce development, education, and advocacy programs that have made a real difference in so many people’s lives.

Thank you, Food Bank of Delaware, for everything you do. We truly appreciate you!

05/19/2026

In response to the news of former Wilmington Mayor Michael S. Purzycki’s passing, Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, House Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris, and House Majority Whip Ed Osienski issued the following statement:

“The City of Wilmington would not be what it is now without Mike Purzycki’s decades of dedication to making it safer, fairer, and more accessible.

There are many Delawareans who have no idea how much the Wilmington Riverfront has changed over the years, because it’s hard to imagine that the popular area full of entertainment, restaurants, and beautiful views was an industrial wasteland not so long ago. Mike Purzycki helped make that happen in his role in the Riverfront Development Corporation. And when he became Mayor of Wilmington, he continued to transform the city so that Wilmingtonians could thrive in a place where they were proud to live.

In his first year in office, he helped to launch Wilmington’s annual HBCU Week and College Fair, giving thousands of young people the opportunity to learn more about their options, and compete for on-the-spot college acceptances and scholarship awards. His legacy in that work is honored through the $10,000 Michael S. Purzycki Changemaker Scholarship offered by the HBCU Week Foundation.
To be a leader is to make sacrifices, and that’s often all that people see. But Mike’s work on the East Side of Wilmington to increase affordable housing options alongside the Woodlawn Trustees, Habitat for Humanity, the WRK Group, and other community partners earned him the admiration of many who were able to restart thanks to his impact.

Mike loved to build. We see that not just through the many landmarks that we can now look to and remember him, but the community, as well. His work brought people together, and in a city where community has always been the key to success, that was very important.
Former New Castle County Councilman and Mayor of Wilmington Michael S. Purzycki left an indelible mark on the entire state, and we will never forget that. Our thoughts are with his wife, Bette, and his entire family during this time.”

I had a meeting last Thursday with a wonderful group of school psychologists from the Delaware Association of School Psy...
05/15/2026

I had a meeting last Thursday with a wonderful group of school psychologists from the Delaware Association of School Psychologists (DASP). We talked about the essential work they do and the shortage of school-based mental health professionals in Delaware. This Thursday I released HCR 131 requesting the Department of Labor to evaluate the feasibility of apprenticeship programs for school-based mental health professionals and submit a report to members of the General Assembly by November 1, 2026.

https://legis.delaware.gov/Search?searchTerm=HCR%20131&assemblyId=153

05/15/2026

Effective June 1, a 2.85% user fee will be applied to utility payments made using credit cards, debit cards, or Instant Pay Network services such as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

To help residents avoid additional fees, the City will continue to absorb all transaction costs for ACH and eCheck payments, which will remain available as convenient, fee-free options. ACH and eCheck transaction fees are significantly lower than the fees associated with credit card transactions.

Residents are encouraged to consider no-fee payment options when making utility payments. Additional information about payment methods and how to enroll in ACH or eCheck services is available through the City’s website or by contacting Payments and Utility Billing at 302.366.7000.

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