About Delcog
Our Mission
The Delaware Coalition for Open Government is committed to promoting and defending the people’s right to transparency and accountability in government. We serve as a resource through education and advocacy, and we work to strengthen Delaware’s Freedom of Information Act and its application.
Who We Are
We are a coalition of journalists, lawyers, elected officials, news organizations, business owners, government employees, civic associations and private citizens who believe that government of the people, by the people, and for the people should be open to the people.
DelCOG was founded in 2006 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. We are a state affiliate of the National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC).
Our Goals
Our efforts focus on the broader aspects of open government, including:
- Improve and expand public access to government.
- Educate the public about its right to know how its government operates.
- Advocate for government transparency and accountability.
Board of directors
President John Kowalko III
Vice President Al Jackson
Treasurer Anita Rush
Directors John Flaherty, Coralie Pryde, Keith Steck, Nick Wasileski
Advisory board
Bill Cortes
David Finger
Representative John Kowalko Jr.
Katherine Ward
Award Honorees
DelCOG is proud to have recognized champions of open government and transparency with our three awards—the “Government For The People Award,” the “Distinguished Service Award,” and the “Distinguished Journalism Award.”
Annual Reports
Learn more about what DelCOG has accomplished by reading our annual reports.
Meeting Minutes
DelCOG holds monthly meetings that are open to the public and an annual meeting each November.
Financials
DelCOG files an annual Form 990 with the IRS and also conducts an internal audit each year.