This morning the Kent County Board of Commissioners announced Assistant County Administrator Wayman Britt will take over as Interim County Administrator/Controller on July 1, 2017. Britt has been with Kent County since 2004, serving as management oversight for the Kent County Health Department, the Community Development and Housing Department, and the Veterans Services Department.
In addition, he is the liaison for the State Department of Health and Human Services, and is responsible for several community initiatives such as the Kent County Family and Children’s Coordinating Council. “Daryl has assembled a very capable and effective staff that reports to him,” said Board of Commissioners Chair Jim Saalfeld. “In selecting Wayman, the Board noted his commitment to our community, collaborative nature and impeccable ethical standards. I have great confidence in both Wayman and the staff members that Daryl has placed in leadership as we operate during this interim period.” Chair Saalfeld assembled an Administrator/ Controller Recruitment Subcommittee comprised of himself, current and former Commissioners, and current community leaders to spearhead the search process for the role.
Current Kent County Administrator/Controller Daryl Delabbio retires on June 30, 2017, wrapping up a career spanning four decades in municipal management. Delabbio has held the Kent County Administrator/Controller role since 1998, after three years as Assistant County Administrator. During his tenure Delabbio successfully built partnerships within the community and made it a priority to provide excellent customer service and encourage diversity and inclusion throughout the County.