Jason Hoover (New Castle County Council President, Delaware, candidate 2024)
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Jason Hoover (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Castle County Council President in Delaware. He was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on September 10, 2024.[source]
Hoover completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Jason Hoover provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on August 5, 2024:
- High school: Brandywine High School
- Bachelor's: Juniata College, 2008
- Bachelor's: Penn State, 2010
- Graduate: Northwestern University, 2011
- Gender: Male
- Profession: Web Developer
- Incumbent officeholder: No
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Elections
General election
General election for New Castle County Council President
Monique Johns and Melissa S. Brayman ran in the general election for New Castle County Council President on November 5, 2024.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Castle County Council President
George S. Frankel, Val Gould, Jason Hoover, Monique Johns, and Robert A. Williams ran in the Democratic primary for New Castle County Council President on September 10, 2024.
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Election results
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hoover in this election.
Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jason Hoover completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hoover's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am running for New Castle County Council President because I believe in the potential of our county to be a model for smart growth and sustainable development. Our open spaces are our most valuable asset, and they must be protected for future generations. I have served on the New Castle County Open Space Advisory Board, where I have gained insights into land use policies and the importance of balancing development with environmental preservation.
My campaign is driven by a vision of creating vibrant, walkable communities that enhance our quality of life, attract new residents, and support small businesses. I am committed to transparency, ethical leadership, and community engagement, ensuring that all voices are heard and considered in the decision-making process.- I am committed to preserving New Castle County's open spaces. My leadership in the Save The Valley movement demonstrated that protecting our green spaces is not only possible but also vital for our community’s well-being and economic health. By integrating open space preservation and walkable communities into our development plans, we can create a healthier, more connected community.
- Addressing and minimizing sprawl. I advocate for smart growth principles that emphasize mixed-use, walkable and bikeable communities. Redeveloping underused urban areas and integrating green spaces can reduce sprawl, enhance infrastructure efficiency, and improve residents' quality of life. Sprawl strains our public utilities, robs the community of its value, and hurts the economy. Other successful places around the country are utilizing their open spaces to drive their economies - and we can too. Building a resilient local economy through strategic investments in community infrastructure and services will make New Castle County a desirable place to live and work, independent of large corporate employers.
- I have publicly pledged to never accept campaign contributions from developers. This pledge underscores my belief that decisions can only be made in the best interest of the community when they're free from conflicts of interest. By setting this standard, I aim to demonstrate that elections can be won with clean money and integrity, paving the way for a new precedent in local politics.
1. Open Space Preservation
2. Smart Growth & Land Use
3. Affordable Housing
4. Community Safety & Public Health
I excel at working with others and building consensus around shared ideas. I excel at working with others and building consensus around shared ideas. This ability allows me to consider diverse perspectives and reach collaborative solutions that benefit the entire community.
Technological Proficiency
I have a firm grasp of technology and know how to use it effectively. This proficiency enables me to leverage digital tools to enhance communication, streamline processes, and engage with constituents more efficiently.
Empathy and Perspective-Taking
Delaware Stonewall
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund
3.14 Action Fund
Save The Valley
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See also
2024 Elections
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