Stephanie T. Bolden is a lifelong resident of Wilmington, Delaware. She is a very accomplished and distinguished pioneer in Delaware’s political arena. Specifically, she is the longest serving, elected African American woman in the state of Delaware, including the second African-American woman elected to Wilmington’s City Council serving five terms and the first woman elected President Pro Tempore. In 2010, Ms. Bolden was elected to represent District 2 in the Delaware State Assembly. She has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to public and community service; working hard to enhance the quality of life for seniors and youth, improve the public safety and economic development of Delaware and its cities. Throughout her professional career and personal life, she has set a high bar of integrity, dedication and passion. Notably, her strong belief in education led her to devote more than 30 years, as an educator in both public schools and institutions of higher education. Throughout her years of public service as a Wilmington City Council Member and Delaware State Representative, Ms. Bolden has sponsored and co-sponsored legislation on numerous issues, designed to improve the quality of life for her constituents including legislation enhancing public education and charter schools; protecting seniors and youth; improving public health and safety and increasing gun control. During her lifetime, Ms. Bolden has been a tireless community worker. She established the Burton-Phelan Memorial Scholarship Program to provide financial assistance to matriculating college sophomores, juniors and seniors who maintain a 2.50 cum and must live in the Second Rep. District. Ms. Bolden also established Girl Scout Troop #143 for homeless and low-income girls on the Eastside of Wilmington. In 2017, Ms. Bolden was presented an honorary doctorate degree for her career of distinguished public service by her alma mater, Delaware State University.
