Justine Cuccia
Candidate for County Council, Sussex County, District 4
Background
- Occupation
- Lawyer and substitute teacher
- Campaign website
- justine4sussex.com
A lawyer, businesswoman and substitute teacher from New York City who bought a home in Bethany Beach in 2016 and has lived there full-time since 2024. She is vice-chair of the 38th Representative District Democrats and co-organized three "No Kings" rallies in Bethany Beach.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports tying development approval to infrastructure upgrades
ReportJustine4Sussex — Sussex County Council District 4Campaign website · Justine4Sussex · justine4sussex.com
“We must link permission for development to improvements in infrastructure, like roads and schools”
Supports affordable and workforce housing policies
ReportJustine4Sussex — Sussex County Council District 4Campaign website · Justine4Sussex · justine4sussex.com
“I actively promote policies that support affordable/workforce housing, infrastructure development, and environmental preservation.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports developers paying their share of infrastructure costs
ReportJustine4Sussex — Sussex County Council District 4Campaign website · Justine4Sussex · justine4sussex.com
“Because each new development saddles our communities with increased infrastructure burdens, we need developers to share in that burden, pay their share.”
Environment & parks
Supports preserving remaining wetlands and forests
ReportJustine4Sussex — Sussex County Council District 4Campaign website · Justine4Sussex · justine4sussex.com
“We need to do more to preserve our remaining wetlands and forests”
Health & human services
Supports land-use planning for more healthcare facilities
ReportJustine4Sussex — Sussex County Council District 4Campaign website · Justine4Sussex · justine4sussex.com
“We need to guide land use to include more healthcare facilities”
Government & transparency
Pledges a comprehensive plan listing required infrastructure by 2028
ReportJustine4Sussex — Sussex County Council District 4Campaign website · Justine4Sussex · justine4sussex.com
“ensure Sussex County Council creates a truly comprehensive Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map by 2028”
All sources (4)
- General Election 11/3/2026: Filed Candidates by Office
Election filing · State of Delaware, Department of Elections · elections.delaware.gov
- General Election 11/3/2026: Filed Candidates by Office (Sussex County offices and districts)
Election filing · State of Delaware, Department of Elections · elections.delaware.gov
- Democrat Cuccia challenges for Sussex County Council District 4 seat
News coverage · Cape Gazette · Apr 25, 2026 · capegazette.com
- Justine4Sussex — Sussex County Council District 4
Campaign website · Justine4Sussex · justine4sussex.com
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