Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations
Helping Civic Organizations Remain Educated for 64 Years
The VBCCO was founded in 1959 as a way to ensure that all citizens had a voice in local City of Virginia Beach government. Now under new leadership: a new way forward.
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Join the Council of Civic Organizations our voices are stronger together!
- This is a NEW VBCCO. We take this opportunity to learn from the past and to move forward with the Mission of the CCO.
- Monthly membership meetings provide a forum for discussion of current issues on the agenda and topics of concern to members.
- Our goal is to educate and support neighborhood organizations.
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Rudee Loop
- We are getting a Park at Rudee Loop!
- Public input overwhelmingly favors a park not more development
- The City is hiring a National Consultant for the design phase. The project will take a couple of years, but Council listened to the people and turned down the development of the space.
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Project Wayne
- City Council is considering supporting development below the Green Line.
- Public input overwhelmingly favors not more development
- As of right now, there is no new news to report.
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Consider a role in the VBCCO: The task is huge!
- Monitoring actions of the city government
- Providing background on issues of concern to neighborhoods
- Providing support to strengthen civic organizations
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VBCCO Elections are Here!!
Topic #1 VBCCO Election of Officers and Directors Dates to remember: October 25, 2023 The October Membership meeting is this coming Wednesday at the Bow Creek Recreation Center, 3427 Club House Drive beginning at 6:30pm. This is the last opportunity to nominate someone for an Officer or Director position in […]
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the Silos at Southern Pines apartments
IT IS TOO MUCH. A local Developer wants to build apartments off Princess Anne Road near the Courthouse called the Silo at Southern Pines. The new apartments are described as “Phase 2” of the existing apartment complex (Southern Pines) that was approved and built in 2014. IT IS TOO MUCH. […]
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Now: Council member Henley is at Informational Open House about Silos Project
Until 7:00 pm this evening, Monday Oct. 9: Council member Henley offers the public a chance to view maps and materials about the Silos Project. She will be answering questions and is talking with concerned residents at the Princess Anne Masonic Lodge.
Current Issues in Virginia Beach
What’s the latest?
Rudee Loop
City Council has decided to listen to the taxpaying citizens of the City and Build a Park at Rudee Loop! They are planning to hire a national firm to design the Park. More to come later.
Project Wayne
Currently City Council is awaiting input from the Planning Commission.
Brook Baptist Church
Wycliffe Church Property
A Conditional Use Permit Change Application by Wycliffe Presbyterian Church will go before the City Council on October 17. It was not recommended for approval by the Planning Commission (vote 6-4).
Offshore Wind Energy
Avangrid will host several information nights to provide information about the Kitty Hawk Wind Project, how offshore wind energy works and potential economic benefits to the community.
- October 9 6:30-7:45 Central Library
- October 11 5:00-6:30 TCC Joint Use Library
- October 12 5:30-6:30 Kempsville Library
- November 2 5:30-6:30 Bayside Library
Election System Changes
City Council voted on August 8th to adopt the 2023 Redistricting Plan and Authorize Implementation of a Ten Single-Member System of Local Election.
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Virginia Beach City Government
Useful Links to Navigate the City of Virginia Beach website
City Council Agenda: bookmarked
(detailed Agenda with documentation)
City Council Three Month Calendar
City Manager’s Friday Package
Weekly Briefing to the City Council
Planning Permits
Permits Applications Reports
Community Affairs Committee Reference Links
Appearing Before Council
Development Process in Planning Department
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Who We Are
We’re passionate in helping your civic organization grow.
Contact us for support: (coming soon)
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Help with websites 
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- Quality Meetings
- Increasing Participation
- Leader Burn-Out
Contact Information for the Virginia Beach City Council
District 1
vacant pending January 9 special election
District 4 Dr. Amelia Ross Hammond
757-840-0735
District 7 Sabrina Wooten
757-797-5625
District 10 Jennifer Rouse
757-840-1821
District 2 Barbara Henley
757-426-7501
District 5 Rosemary Wilson
757-422-0733
District 8 Chris Taylor
757-840-5859
District 3 Michael Berlucchi
757-407-5105
District 6 Robert “Worth” Remick
757-840-5855
District 9 Joashua Schulman
757-840-1291
