Rehoboth Beach
Galanty, Stewart elected as Rehoboth Beach commissioners
Three-year terms to start Sept. 19
Chris Galanty and Susan Stewart were elected to the city of Rehoboth Beach’s Board of Commissioners on August 9.
A total of 1,111 voters cast their ballots on Saturday — 637 in-person and 474 absentees. Each voter could vote for up to two candidates. There were 1,691 voters registered for the 2025 election.
The official tally count was:
Chris Galanty: 806
Jeffrey Goode: 314
Susan Stewart: 849
The two will be sworn in at the Sept. 19 commissioners meeting.
Chris Galanty is an urban planner working in the environmental sector and has worked on the Rehoboth Beach Streets and Transportation Committee.
“I’m incredibly honored and humbled by the support from our community. This win isn’t just about me — it’s about a shared commitment to Rehoboth’s future. I’m energized, ready to get to work, and deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve,” Galanty wrote in a statement to the Washington Blade.
Susan Stewart is a lawyer and financial adviser as the senior vice president of The Stewart Group, RBC Wealth Management. She also serves on the Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission as well as the Mixed-Use and Stormwater Utility Task Forces.
“I’m deeply grateful for the overwhelming support from our city’s voters. I believe this result reflects a clear endorsement of honesty, integrity, and a commitment to transparent, accountable leadership. I look forward to working hard to restore trust in our city government and to serve our community with the respect and responsibility it deserves,” Stewart wrote to the Blade.
The board is the governing body of the city, responsible for creating the budget, appointing city officials and enacting ordinances. Seven commissioners, including the mayor, serve at a time for three-year terms, with no term limits. Two current commissioners, Edward Chrzanowski and Francis “Bunky” Markert Jr. did not seek re-election, leaving the two open spots.
Rehoboth Beach
BLUF leather social set for April 10 in Rehoboth
Attendees encouraged to wear appropriate gear
Diego’s in Rehoboth Beach hosts a monthly leather happy hour. April’s edition is scheduled for Friday, April 10, 5-7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear appropriate gear. The event is billed as an official event of BLUF, the free community group for men interested in leather. After happy hour, the attendees are encouraged to reconvene at Local Bootlegging Company for dinner, which allows cigar smoking. There’s no cover charge for either event.
Rehoboth Beach
Women’s FEST returns to Rehoboth Beach next week
Golf tournament, mini-concerts, meetups planned for silver anniversary festival
Women’s+ FEST 2026 will begin on Thursday, April 9 at CAMP Rehoboth Community Center.
The festival will celebrate a remarkable milestone in 2026: its silver anniversary. For 25 years, Women’s+ FEST has brought fun and entertainment for all those on the spectrum of the feminine spirit. There will be a variety of events including a golf tournament, mini-concerts and happy hour meetups.
For more information, visit Camp Rehoboth’s website.
Rehoboth Beach
CAMP Rehoboth hires new executive director
Dr. Robin Brennan’s background includes healthcare, fundraising roles
CAMP Rehoboth, the Delaware LGBTQ community center, on Monday announced Dr. Robin Brennan as the organization’s new executive director.
Brennan, who is relocating full time to Rehoboth Beach with her wife and daughter, will start on March 23. The position opened up following the retirement of Kim Leisey after more than two years in the role.
Brennan’s background is in health systems. At Nemours Children’s Health in Wilmington, Del., she held senior roles in evaluation, population health, and DEI education, according to a CAMP Rehoboth statement. Most recently, she served as vice president and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Redeemer Health. Brennan is an experienced fundraiser, according to the statement.
“After conducting a comprehensive national search, the Board of Directors selected Robin because of her depth of leadership experience, her fundraising acumen and her overall joyful, focused approach,” said Leslie Ledogar, president of the CAMP Rehoboth board of directors and chair of the Executive Director Search Committee. “The fact that core to her leadership is her belief that community well-being is inseparable from access to health, culture, education and the arts – an approach that mirrors CAMP Rehoboth’s holistic mission – makes Robin the exact next person to lead CAMP Rehoboth today and into the future.”
“I am deeply honored to serve as CAMP Rehoboth’s executive director as we enter an exciting new chapter,” said Brennan. “I was drawn to CAMP Rehoboth because of its unwavering mission, deep roots in the community, and the meaningful role it plays in bringing people together. I look forward to meeting members of the community, listening to their stories, and building meaningful relationships with the many people who make CAMP Rehoboth such a vital community anchor.”
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