Paul G. Clark, County Executive

Paul G. Clark, a lifelong resident of New Castle County, was sworn in November 15, 2010, as New Castle County Executive, relinquishing his former seat as County Council president. Paul was twice elected and served six years as County Council president before being appointed County Executive. During his tenure on council he oversaw that body’s expansion from seven members to 13.

A graduate of Conrad High School (1974) and the University of Delaware (1978), Paul spent most of his professional career in retail management and education, teaching in New Castle County School Districts. He was a manager for Boscov’s Department Stores when he left the private sector for public service. The father of two adult daughters, Paul and his wife, Pam Scott, live in the Pike Creek area.

Good common business sense is the core operating principle that has driven Paul’s agenda in County government: “My goal is to make certain that we deliver the greatest possible value to our taxpayers.” Many of Paul's ideas for leading and transforming New Castle County Government came from his business experience and over 25 years of civic involvement, including civic associations, parent-teacher associations, and his service on government and charitable boards and commissions.
 
Paul is committed to maintaining a high quality of life for residents of New Castle County by providing good value through excellent customer service. His vision for the County includes seven main elements:

• Fiscal Responsibility:  Make New Castle County fiscally sound for the future.  Provide good value for your tax dollars.
  
• Job Creation:  Promote a business friendly environment. “New Castle County is Open for Business.”
  
• Safe Communities:  Ensure safe communities by providing excellent public safety services – police, paramedics, and 911 communications – and public-works services such as sewer maintenance and drainage management.
  
• Responsible Planning:  Promote responsible land use and infrastructure standards that create jobs, protect the environment, provide housing options and enhance community.
  
• Made in New Castle County: Promote local goods and services.
  
• Connect Communities: Engage maintenance corporations and civic associations. 
  
• Family Friendly Atmosphere: Provide outstanding parks, libraries, recreational activities and senior services.