DECEMBER 18, 2020 – Senate Minority Leader Gerald Hocker (R-Ocean View) and House Minority Leader Danny Short (R-Seaford) say a plan released late yesterday by the General Assembly’s Democratic leaders will blunt the ability of citizens to make their voices heard on controversial bills.
State Senator Brian Pettyjohn commented on the plan to start the 151st Legislative Session virtually: “There is a distinct difference in openness and transparency through virtual means, and openness and transparency through physical presence. Virtual presence removes the ability of thousands of Delawareans to participate in the public process of government in the State of 
Delaware, and should be used in addition to – and not replace – physical meetings. There has been ample time to make arrangements, place barriers, and develop protocols to keep the public, staff, and legislators safe during in-person session. 
