Mission
The Lewes Citizens Action Committee is a nonpartisan nonsectarian 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization focusing on improving and preserving the quality of life in Lewes, by promoting equitable, effective and community-driven policies and programs designed to ensure that basic human needs are met, natural resources are conserved, and governance is participatory, transparent, and accountable.
Core Values
Smart development to produce healthy neighborhoods that are multiracial, multi-income and multigenerational
High-quality healthcare for all that is timely, appropriate and readily accessible
Infrastructure expansion and enhancement that relies heavily on such clean energy sources as solar and wind, designed to combat climate disruption
Public schools that provide a safe and affirming learning environment grounded in a relevant and engaging learning experience for all students regardless of age and ability, cultural background and sexual identity
Citizenship & Accountability
- Engage the public on all matters.
- Connect through homeowner and community groups and businesses.
- Promote responsive and good governance.
- Hold principals publicly accountable in all for good behavior and correcting bad acts.
- Budget based on informed public choice and fiscal responsibility.
- Promote lifelong learning and education for personal competency, responsible citizenship, occupational employment, and betterment of the world.
- Focus forward remembering our past.
- Keep voting equal, fair, accessible, and open.
- Celebrate our diversity & commemorate our history.
- Respect the humanity of everyone and equity for all.
Environment & Livable Community
- Establish resiliency and sustainability.
- Preserve, regenerate, and modernize the lands, properties, facilities, resources, and means of the community of Lewes.
- Use mediation for conflict transformation.
- Create community affordable for all.
- Implement Nature-based solutions and humane culture for enduring progress.