The FBI is examining a controversial job offer made by longtime New Castle County Recorder of Deeds Michael Kozikowski to County Councilman David Tackett shortly before Tackett entered the Democratic primary against him, according to a report Friday by WHYY News. image created on 10/24 using AI.
Karen Hartley-Nagle’s earlier investigation raised questions about whether the $76,295 position offered to David Tackett existed in county budgets, pay plans or legislation.
By George D. Rotsch, Delaware LIVE
Editor’s Note: For a full report on this story, read the Karen Hartley-Nagel story The $76,295 Job That Was Not There. New Castle County, 2026 published on September 15, 2026 on www.karenhartleynagle.com/
WILMINGTON — The FBI is examining a controversial job offer made by longtime New Castle County Recorder of Deeds Michael Kozikowski to County Councilman David Tackett shortly before Tackett entered the Democratic primary against him, according to a report Friday by WHYY News.
The federal inquiry brings renewed attention to a June 24 meeting between the two men and to questions previously raised by former New Castle County Council President Karen Hartley-Nagle about the county position Kozikowski offered Tackett.
WHYY reported that an FBI special agent in the bureau’s Wilmington office requested and received an audio recording Tackett made of the approximately 90-minute meeting. Emails reviewed by WHYY show the agent requested the recording Oct. 1 and that it was provided Oct. 8…