Theopalis K. Gregory, Sr., the senior member of Wilmington City Council, is its President Pro Tem, Chairperson of Council’s Education Youth and Families Committee and he serves on its Finance Committee. Councilman Gregory received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Delaware and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida College of Law.

He works full time as a Juvenile Public Defender for the State of Delaware. Memberships include the Delaware Bar Association and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Theta Lamda Chapter. He is affiliated with the Southern Poverty Law Center and is a member of its Leadership Council.

His community involvement includes serving on the following boards: Police Athletic League of Wilmington, Inc., Claymont Boys and Girls Club Unit Board, Wilmington Early Childhood Education Council and Housing Opportunities of Northern Delaware, Inc.

He is the founder and volunteer attorney for Education Advocacy Program. Councilman Gregory is a member of Hanover Presbyterian Church. He is married and has six children.

“We, as a society, must aggressively address the needs of our youth.  We are now engaged in a struggle to save our children.  Yes, we must manage our city in a responsible way.  Yes, we must provide excellent core services.  But to deny our proactive obligations regarding social services and education issues, relating to our youth, is absolutely wrong.  Getting our youth through these troubled times, as our society has changed dramatically over the last four decades, is truly America’s civil and human rights battle.  May God bless you, and have a safe and prosperous year.”