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The VBCCO is holding a non-partisan Question and Answer Mayoral Forum for all candidates for City of Virginia Beach Mayor on September 23, 2024. This is your chance to get up close and personal with the folks that will be making decisions on your behalf. Open to the public. Free admission. Everyone welcome to attend!

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Conversations with the City

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – September 9, 2024 – The Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations (VBCCO) is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking new initiative, “Conversations with the City”. This program aims to foster open, proactive dialogue between the VBCCO, its member Civic Organizations, and key city entities, including the Virginia Beach City Council, the Virginia Beach Planning Commission, the City Manager and Deputy City Managers, and the Virginia Beach Planning Department.

“Conversations with the City” will focus primarily on land-use issues, a vital aspect of the city's future development. The goal of the initiative is to address potentially contentious issues early in the planning process, allowing for greater collaboration and mutual understanding between city leaders and the communities they serve.

"Land-use decisions have a profound impact on our neighborhoods," said Rick Boyles, VBCCO President. "This initiative will give our member Civic Organizations a platform to engage with city officials in a more structured and meaningful way. By working together earlier in the process, we can ensure that the voices of residents are heard and that decisions reflect the best interests of both the community and the city."

The VBCCO believes that “Conversations with the City” will strengthen relationships between community stakeholders and city leaders, helping to create solutions that are beneficial to all. Through this initiative, regular forums will be held to discuss ongoing and future land-use developments. Civic leaders will have an opportunity to voice their concerns and ideas, and city officials will provide insights into their plans and policies.

“Conversations with the City” is set to begin in September 2024 with the first public forum scheduled for September 23, 2024 at the Mayoral Forum. (https://vbcco.org/events) The VBCCO encourages all member Civic Organizations and residents to participate, ensuring that this important dialogue reflects the diverse needs of our community.

For more information about “Conversations with the City” or to get involved, please visit www.vbcco.org or contact us at president@vbcco.org.

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Mission Statement

To create a forum whereby the Civic Organizations throughout the city can work together to educate, inform, and empower civic leaders, support and assist member organizations, and advocate for stronger neighborhoods.
To help organize neighborhood Civic Organizations, and to support the activities of member organizations when requested.
To develop and approve Resolutions on matters of city-wide interest that represent the position and/or recommendation of the VBCCO.
To unite Virginia Beach neighborhoods for the common good.
To study and discuss important issues and problems that affect our communities and to work toward mutually agreeable solutions.
To provide a forum for the discussion and debate of current topics and to provide educational programs that will enable member organizations to better serve their residents.

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HOW GETTING INVOLVED IN THE VBCCO HELPS NEIGHBORHOODS TO HAVE A VOICE

COMMUNICATION - Authentic Communication

Inclusive civic engagement to address critical issues and create stronger connections among residents, businesses and nonprofit and government leaders. Credible, civic-minded sources of information
presented in a way that residents can use

EDUCATION - Information resource

Raise awareness of matters affecting the community
and steps to influence the outcome.

Educate neighbors on City and neighborhood issues.

Educate residents on how to identify community needs and access City services.

COLLABORATION - Networking and Socializing

Provide a framework in which to work together in
prevention of crime and to improve the quality of life.

Facilitate community volunteer programs.
opportunity to meet new people,
make friends, and strengthen community bonds.

REPRESENTATION - Represent the community wishes

Communicate recommendations, suggestions,
and/or modifications to City Council to improve the
quality of life in the community.

Giving Citizens a "Seat at the Table".

Attend meetings and public hearings and report to members.

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The Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations (VBCCO) needs volunteers. Please consider donating an hour of two per month of your time to help us in our mission to educate taxpaying citizens who live in established, suburban neighborhoods about City Government.

The time you give can go a long way towards helping make your fellow citizens aware of how City Government works...and what to do when it doesn't. Click the button below for current volunteer opportunities or email us at: volunteer@vbcco.org

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