The mayoral candidates have expressed their views on several issues facing the city in previous months, including in an August forum hosted by the Rotary Club of Wilmington.
Carney said he is running for the seat because he cares deeply about the city.
“I thought long and hard about what to do next as my term as governor comes to an end, and I really decided that I could have a bigger impact on the issues that I care about as mayor of Wilmington than I could going back to Washington, D.C.,” he said. “We’ve been knocking on doors all over the city, and it’s really confirmed my choice to take a career in public service.”
Jones-Potter said she entered the race because she wants all Wilmington residents to have a better quality of life.
“In recent years, there has been a significant focus on infrastructure and building and development and it has not equitably provided for investment and care of our neighborhoods and our communities, people within our community,” she said. “So I am looking forward to creating a better balance between our infrastructure and growth and development.”
Jones-Potter said her vision for the city includes addressing the causes of homelessness and vagrancy and creating affordable housing.
“I envision our city being one that has very strong, vibrant neighborhoods, where they’re clean and they’re safe,” she said, “where we drastically improve our schools and the education of our children.”
Carney said big priorities for him also include safe neighborhoods, good schools, and commercial development.
“I would focus on creating a strong economy with good jobs because that’s always where it starts and opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses,” he said, “which is really important to the city and its residents.”
Tuesday is the primary election. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Department of Elections has a list of polling places on its website.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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