Senate confirms four justices of the peace for New Castle and Sussex counties

The Delaware Senate confirmed four nominees to serve as justices of the peace during its Jan. 15 floor session.

Senators introduced the governor's nominations and the reading clerk read the nominations into the record. The nominees presented and confirmed were Deborah Mason for New Castle County and Rodney Biambi, Don Hopkins and Carmel Mumford for Sussex County. Each nomination was considered by roll call and the secretary reported 21 yes votes for each confirmation; the presiding officer then declared each nomination confirmed.

Senator Secola introduced Deborah Mason's nomination and asked for a roll call. After the vote the presiding officer declared the nomination confirmed. Senator Sekola and Senator Sikola each brought subsequent Sussex County nominations forward and the chamber recorded unanimous roll-call confirmations.

The governor's letters read on the floor noted four-year terms for the appointments; the reading clerk recited the nomination language and the dates of the gubernatorial transmittal. The chamber recessed briefly so senators and guests could congratulate the newly appointed justices.

Ending: Each nominee was confirmed by roll call and will serve the four-year term identified in the governor's nomination letters; specifics about swearing-in dates were not provided on the floor during this session.