A neighbor first
Teacher, Council Member,
Your Next Mayor
Delphine Hartwell grew up above her parents' corner store on the east side. She taught fourth grade for ten years, then won a council seat by 83 votes — and spent two terms proving that City Hall can keep its promises.
On the council she balanced four straight budgets, funded the library renovation without raising taxes, and held a town hall in every ward, every year. Now she's running for mayor to bring that same discipline and heart to the whole city.
- 20 years of service — classroom, council, and community boards.
- Balanced budgets, kept promises — four balanced budgets, zero missed town halls.
- People-funded campaign — no corporate PAC money, ever.
The record
Twenty Years In Four Milestones
2006
Classroom Years
Fourth-grade teacher at Elm Street Elementary; founded the free after-school reading club.
2014
Community Boards
Led the east side zoning review that saved 300 affordable apartments from conversion.
2018
City Council
Elected by 83 votes; chaired the budget committee through four balanced budgets.
2026
Running For Mayor
A people-funded campaign for safer streets, strong schools, and homes people can afford.
What guides her
Values That Don't Change
Neighbors First
Every decision starts at the block level, not the boardroom.
Honest Budgets
Every dollar published, every contract competitive, every year.
Room To Grow
A city where kids, shops, and seniors can all put down roots.
Show Up
Town halls in every ward, every year. No exceptions.