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He has short dark hair with some gray, and an American flag lapel pin on his suit. The background features a blurred classroom setting with a green wall and bulletin boards." /> <div class="d-flex flex-column container-sm container-md py-3 pt-md-4 pb-md-6 px-lg-3 p-xl-8" id="title-card"> <span class="subtitle">Thank you for visiting my official website for my office! It is an honor to serve as your Governor, and I am excited to work together with the people of Delaware to build a stronger, more inclusive, and prosperous future for all. Our state stands at a pivotal moment, filled with opportunities to make real, lasting change.<br/><br/> This website is a resource for you—providing updates on key initiatives, access to important services, and a place for you to share your ideas and feedback. Your voice is central to our work, and your engagement helps us build a state where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Let’s get to work!</span> </div> </div>   <div class="alert agency-notification py-2"> <div class="container"> <div class=" d-flex flex-row align-items-center"> <svg class="icon icon-32" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use href="https://governor.delaware.gov/wp-content/themes/dosgic_LIGHTHOUSE_theme/assets/icons/material-symbols-sprite.svg#gms_error"></use> </svg> <div class="d-flex flex-row flex-grow-1 align-items-center justify-content-between ms-2"> <div class="d-flex flex-column"> <span><strong>Federal Funding Freeze</strong></span> <span>Let us know how the federal funding freeze is affecting you.</span> <a href="/federal-funding-freeze-form/">Contact us<svg class="icon icon-24"> <use href="https://governor.delaware.gov/wp-content/themes/dosgic_LIGHTHOUSE_theme/assets/icons/material-symbols-sprite.svg#gms_arrow_forward"></use> </svg></a> </div> <button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="alert" aria-label="Close"><svg class="icon icon-38"> <use href="https://governor.delaware.gov/wp-content/themes/dosgic_LIGHTHOUSE_theme/assets/icons/material-symbols-sprite.svg#gms_close"></use> </svg> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="wp-block-group alignwide container my-5 my-md-6 my-lg-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-group alignwide row is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading line-clamp line-clamp-2">About the Governor</h2> <div class="wp-block-group col-12 col-lg-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex" style="margin-top:2rem"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized mb-4 mb-lg-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-image-is-layout-flow"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="800" height="800" src="https://governor.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/219/2025/01/Governor-Logo-02-background_800x800.png" alt="Logo of Governor Matt Meyer featuring the silhouette of Delaware in white over a blue square background, with a yellow curved line crossing it. The text 'Governor Matt Meyer' appears in white, with 'Governor' in smaller uppercase letters above 'Matt Meyer' in larger uppercase letters." class="wp-image-21713 img-fluid " style="aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:768px" srcset="https://governor.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/219/2025/01/Governor-Logo-02-background_800x800.png 800w, https://governor.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/219/2025/01/Governor-Logo-02-background_800x800-300x300.png 300w, https://governor.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/219/2025/01/Governor-Logo-02-background_800x800-150x150.png 150w, https://governor.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/219/2025/01/Governor-Logo-02-background_800x800-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-group alignfull col-12 col-lg-6 offset-lg-1 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex"> <p>Governor Matt Meyer is a former public school math teacher and small business owner who served as New Castle County Executive from 2017 through January 2025. As the leader of Delaware’s largest local government, Matt proved that government can still work for the people–delivering real results for real people and making real progress for Delaware’s working families. Governor Meyer will bring that same result-driven leadership across our state by creating an effective government that reflects our values and priorities. </p> <p class="link-has-right-arrow"><a href="/governor-bio/">Learn more about Governor Matt Meyer</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-group alignwide container my-5 my-md-6 my-lg-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow" style="margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)"></div> <div class="wp-block-group alignwide container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow" style="margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading alignwide has-heading-2-font-size" style="margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-style:normal;font-weight:600">Latest Press Releases</h2> <p class="mb-5">Stay updated on the latest from the Governor’s office by exploring recent press releases below. For more, visit the <a href="/press-releases/">Press Release</a> page for Governor Matt Meyer or <a href="https://news.delaware.gov/category/governor/governor-matt-meyer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">news.delaware.gov</a>.</p> <div class="wp-block-group alignwide diamond-tiles diamond-tiles-rss has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)"><ul class="has-dates has-excerpts wp-block-rss"><li class="wp-block-rss__item diamond-tile-item"><div class="wp-block-rss__item-title d-none"><a class="diamond-tile-link" href='https://news.delaware.gov/2025/02/19/delaware-division-of-the-arts-encourages-arts-philanthropy-through-domore24-delaware/'>Delaware Division of the Arts Encourages Arts Philanthropy Through DoMore24 Delaware</a></div><time datetime="2025-02-19T11:21:08-05:00" class="wp-block-rss__item-publish-date">February 19, 2025</time> <div class="wp-block-rss__item-excerpt"> The Division will provide up to $200,000 in matching funds to its FY25 arts organization grantees in conjunction with the event Statewide, Del. (February 19, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is proud to support Delaware’s vibrant arts sector by participating in Do More 24 Delaware, the state’s largest day of giving, […]</div></li><li class="wp-block-rss__item diamond-tile-item"><div class="wp-block-rss__item-title d-none"><a class="diamond-tile-link" href='https://news.delaware.gov/2025/02/13/governor-meyer-announces-nominees-to-hospital-cost-review-board/'>Governor Meyer Announces Nominees to Hospital Cost Review Board</a></div><time datetime="2025-02-13T12:14:00-05:00" class="wp-block-rss__item-publish-date">February 13, 2025</time> <div class="wp-block-rss__item-excerpt">WILMINGTON—Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer announced his nominees to the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board: Dr. Thomas Sweeney, a distinguished emergency medicine physician and healthcare leader, and Gary Ferguson, a seasoned healthcare executive with more than four decades of leadership experience in health system operations, medical administration, and public health planning. These nominations will […]</div></li><li class="wp-block-rss__item diamond-tile-item"><div class="wp-block-rss__item-title d-none"><a class="diamond-tile-link" href='https://news.delaware.gov/2025/02/11/state-of-delaware-offices-in-kent-sussex-counties-closed-new-castle-county-offices-delayed-on-february-12-2025/'>State of Delaware Offices in Kent & Sussex Counties Closed, New Castle County Offices Delayed on February 12, 2025</a></div><time datetime="2025-02-11T22:42:47-05:00" class="wp-block-rss__item-publish-date">February 11, 2025</time> <div class="wp-block-rss__item-excerpt">Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert State of Delaware offices in Kent and Sussex Counties are closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent and Sussex Counties are not to report to work for this period. 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