House District 19 includes a variety of suburban communities halfway between Wilmington and Newark bordered by Hercules Road and Lancaster Pike in the north, McKennans Church Road in the west and SR 141 in the east . (If you are not 100% sure whether you live in House District 19, you can search here using your address.) If you live in this district your choice on November 5 to represent you in the Delaware House of Representatives is between the incumbent Representative Kim Williams and her challenger Alex Homich. We asked these two candidates to share their views on four questions related to traffic safety in Delaware. Representative Williams did not reply but Mr. Homich’s answers are here:
1)I voted for, or agree with, the Everyone Gets Home resolution (SCR 94 in the 151st Delaware General Assembly), which called for reducing traffic fatalities in Delaware to no more than 100 people each year by 2025 and also affirmed support for the Delaware Strategic Highway Safety Plan goal of no more 60 annual traffic fatalities by 2035.
Homich: “Strongly Agree”
2) I voted for, or agree with, the Everyone Gets Home Act (HS 1 for HB 247 in the 152nd Delaware General Assembly) – Delaware’s first-ever anti-“stroad” law – which authorized DelDOT to acquire property rights along busy, high-speed, multi-lane highways to consolidate commercial entrances or to create new commercial interconnections if DelDOT determines such consolidation or interconnection would likely reduce serious and fatal crashes.
Homich: “Agree”
3) support Delaware establishing a clear public policy that requires that every street, road and highway in the state be assigned to a specific functional category with clear design requirements to either facilitate safe and smooth traffic flow or safe direct access to properties (but not both) in order to help Delaware meet its goal of no more than 60 annual traffic fatalities by 2035.
Homich: “Agree”
4) I support the construction of multimodal roundabouts that are safer than signal- or stop sign-controlled intersections for people driving, cycling and walking in order to help Delaware meet its goal of no more than 60 annual traffic fatalities by 2035.
Homich: “Agree”
5) Is there anything else about your record as an elected official, your experience or your views that is relevant to improving traffic safety for the people you wish to represent in the 153rd General Assembly?
Homich: “As a Delawarean who knows the roads of our state like the back of my hand, I spend a great deal of time on the road. Road safety is one of the most critical issues we face, and it’s a priority I would address regularly. I will assess and work to improve road conditions continuously, exploring how emerging technologies like AI can enhance certain aspects of road safety. At the same time, I will consider the opinions and concerns of citizens, incorporate feedback from first responders, and collaborate with DelDOT. Connecting with national and state road committees will also be essential to ensure Delaware is on the forefront of road safety improvements. With more people commuting into Delaware and over 24,000 students at the University of Delaware in Newark, our roads are getting busier. The summer season also brings a surge in travel to and from our beaches. I have my own experiences and thoughts on how to improve road conditions, traffic patterns, and construction practices overseen by DelDOT. Having spent much of my life skateboarding around Delaware, whether on two wheels or four, I’ve always kept a keen eye on the vehicles around me. Those who travel our roads must acknowledge and follow highway laws, drive responsibly, and share the road with both motorists and cyclists alike.”
