County
County Council, Sussex County
District 4
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A county council member is one of the five members of Sussex County's governing body, which sets the county budget, taxes and land-use rules.
Housing
Justine CucciaDemocratic
- Supports tying development approval to infrastructure upgrades
- Supports affordable and workforce housing policies
Douglas B. HudsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Justine CucciaDemocratic
- Supports developers paying their share of infrastructure costs
Douglas B. HudsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Justine CucciaDemocratic
- Supports preserving remaining wetlands and forests
Douglas B. HudsonRepublican
- Voted for the county's first forest preservation ordinanceIn office
- Voted against delaying the forest rules' effective dateIn office
Health & human services
Justine CucciaDemocratic
- Supports land-use planning for more healthcare facilities
Douglas B. HudsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Justine CucciaDemocratic
- Pledges a comprehensive plan listing required infrastructure by 2028
Douglas B. HudsonRepublican
No documented position found.
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