Lisa Diller - District 5

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 Mark Your Calendar

  • First Friday With Councilwoman Lisa Diller - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Newark Senior Center.  Please join Councilwoman Diller on the First Friday of each month to discuss topics that are important to you and your community.
  • Newark’s Community Day - Sunday, September 16th, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., at the University of Delaware Green from Memorial Hall to Main Street.  This exciting event features fun for the entire family.   For more information, please visit: https://newarkde.gov/700/Community-Day.
  • Newark Senior Center Housing Expo. Wednesday, September 26th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Newark Senior Center.  Vendor information includes: Senior Housing; Home repairs and updates; Technology; At home services; and Resource management.
  • Outdoor Family Movie Night. Saturday, September 29th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., at the University of Delaware Athletic Complex.  Relax in your car or on the grassy lawn, enjoy some popcorn and watch a family-friendly movie, beginning at 7 p.m. on a 40-foot outdoor movie screen. This is a great way for families to enjoy the “drive in” experience from their very own blanket, lawn chair or on their car radio. Concessions on site. Admission is free. Fee for limited drive-in parking spaces is $10. Register online at www.newarkde.gov/play to reserve a drive-in parking space.”
  • 5th District Housing Fair.  Saturday, October 13th 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.  This event will provide information about available resources and guidance to current and future New Castle County homeowners.

Biography

Lisa Diller is a long time resident of Newark and the former pastor of the Christiana Presbyterian Church in historic Christiana Village. Lisa Diller is married to John Tobin. Lisa and John attended the University of Delaware as undergraduates and they returned to the community because they thought it would be a great place to raise their family. They live with their daughter Mei in Newark.

Experience

Lisa's experience with both nonprofit organizations and government agencies gives her management experience and an understanding of the importance of constituent services. She served as the administrator for the State of Delaware's Office of Volunteerism where she managed a multimillion dollar budget and is a former member of the Governor's Commission on Community and Volunteer Service. She also holds a doctorate from Princeton Theological Seminary and teaches at several local colleges.

Objectives

Lisa's objectives are to provide a cost effective and responsive service delivery, promote sustainable growth, and develop regional partnerships to bring jobs and transportation to residents.

Community Corner

View Councilwoman Diller's Community Corner newsletters.

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