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At 92, Fred Neil isn’t just Delaware’s oldest elected official—he’s one of the oldest in the nation—and he’s still leading the Dover City Council with sharp wit, decades of journalism experience, and a stubborn dedication to public service. Once a broadcast journalist covering presidential campaigns and local sports, Neil now sets agendas, moderates heated debates, and stays late into the night—sometimes until 11 PM—writing opinion columns fueled by candy breaks and afternoon naps. His colleagues see him as a calm, clear voice in a turbulent political landscape, and he sees himself not as a politician, but as a newsman still listening to all sides before speaking. After retiring and moving to Dover, he found his calling in protecting homeowners’ rights—and now, he’s back at the helm, proving that experience, integrity, and a love for community can keep you at the top long after most have retired.

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