Long before Bob Weiner was elected by residents of Brandywine Hundred to represent them on New Castle County Council in 1996, he was a respected community leader. His association with -- and deep concern for -- our community goes back even further.

He moved here with his family at age 14, attended Forwood Junior High School and graduated, in the Class of '68, from Brandywine High School.

When he started his own family, after graduating from the University of Delaware and receiving his law degree from Temple University, he naturally chose to live in Brandywine Hundred.

Weiner helped reorganize the Council of Civic Organizations of Brandywine Hundred (CCOBH), a civic umbrella group representing over 80,000 residents. As CCOBH Zoning Chair (from 1985 to 1996) he developed an expertise in smart growth initiatives and a reputation for fighting to protect the interests of the community while at the same time supporting responsible development.

Through CCOBH, Weiner developed a special bond with the late Phil Cloutier, in whose campaigns for Lieutenant Governor, County Council President and State Representative he worked as a volunteer.

With Phil and other civic activists, Councilman Weiner helped spearhead many of the initiatives that are now a reality, such as the new Brandywine Hundred County Library.

Bob Weiner's commitment to civic involvement led to his decision to seek the office of New Castle County Councilman for the 2nd District in 1996. The district currently includes most of Brandywine Hundred and a portion of Greenville and Claymont. During his tenure, Bob has fought against irresponsible development and also to upgrade our community's infrastructure, including sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Bob accepts no contributions from developers who profit from County Council decisions although such contributions are not illegal.

He continues his strong commitment to the community. Since his original election to County Council and re-election in 1998 and 2002, Bob has authored numerous articles concerning land use issues which have appeared in publications throughout the State of Delaware and is regularly asked to speak on smart growth issues to national, professional, legal and civic groups.

Weiner served as New Castle County Council Land Use Committee Chair from 1996 to 2003. He sponsored and assisted in rewriting New Castle County’s land use, transportation and environmental protection laws as part of the New Castle County Unified Development Code, recognized nationally as one of the best smart growth codes in the country.

His current Council posts include membership on the Community Services Committee, Council Personnel Committee, Land Use Committee, Public Safety Committee, Finance Committee, Special Services Committee, and Executive Committee.

Councilman Weiner has served as Chair of the National Association of Counties' (NACo) Land Use and Growth Management Subcommittee since 1998 and has been chair of the Sustainability Leadership Team since 2000. These appointments by each successive NACo President reflect his nationally recognized leadership as a proponent of responsible land use management techniques, transportation and affordable housing strategies.

He is an attorney by profession engaged in the general practice of law in Wilmington, Delaware. Weiner is a 1972 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Delaware with a B.A. in political science. He graduated from Temple University School of Law in 1975. He is an associate with the law firm of Fox Rothschild LLP.

His wife, Cindy, is founder and owner of Celebrity Kitchens in Wilmington, Delaware. He has two daughters, Ellen and Rachel, who like their dad, graduated from Brandywine High School and who both reside in Brandywine Hundred.

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