Communications expert and former TV news anchor Jeremy Tucker has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI).
Tucker is currently manager of strategic communications and engagement at Delaware Electric Cooperative, which serves 115,000 consumers in central and southern Delaware. Prior to joining Delaware Electric Cooperative in 2011, he was an anchor and political reporter for WBOC-TV (CBS and Fox) in Dover. He also previously worked for the Delaware General Assembly and CBS News. Tucker is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C.
“Delawareans need access to basic local information to be able to thrive. We also need storytelling that helps us understand our neighbors and strengthens the remarkable sense of community we have here in Delaware,” Tucker said. “We also must restore the public’s ability to hold local government accountable. We have the power to do that by reinvigorating local news coverage. I’m excited to be part of LJI’s work to make it happen.”
Combined with his deep roots in central and southern Delaware, Tucker’s expertise in local journalism and community engagement will help LJI build sustainable models to address gaps in local news and information needs, LJI President Allison Taylor Levine said.
“We’re building long-term solutions to help Delawareans access information about community resources, deepen their understanding of their neighbors, and stay informed and engaged,” Levine said.
“Central and southern Delaware are particularly hard hit by the loss of local news and information. Jeremy’s love for and knowledge of these communities will help us build a local news and information ecosystem that truly serves all of our communities.”
To learn more about LJI, visit ljidelaware.org.
ABOUT THE LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE (LJI)
LJI, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is working to strengthen local journalism as a vehicle for a stronger democracy and thriving communities throughout the First State. LJI is not affiliated with any media organization.
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