Probably the biggest takeaway from the Tuesday City Council meetings is that they are NOT going to appoint a replacement City Council Representative for District 1 in Kempsville. For those who are unaware, Sheriff Stolle is retiring, District 1 Councilman Rocky Holcomb is the #2 man in the Sheriff’s Department, […]

We were present at the 2nd round of Comprehensive Plan Focus Group meetings last night. The Comprehensive Plan is our “development guideline” for the City which directs City Council and all Departments on where certain types of growth and development should occur, and any rules around that growth and development. […]

Please register in advance by scanning the QR code or by going to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virginia-energy-town-hall-tickets-698513832677 Virginia Energy Town Hall. This Thursday, September 21, 2023 co-hosted by the VBCCO and Delegate Karen Greenhalgh. Admission is free! Bow Creek Recreation Center. Come out and learn about Virginia’s Energy Policies, utility operations and the […]

For those who have not heard, Virginia Beach Sheriff Ken Stolle is stepping down for health reasons at the end of the month. The rules/law call for the highest ranking Officer in the Sheriff’s Department to take his place until the next election. That person is District 1 City Councilman […]

Councilman Chris Taylor was interviewed recently by Conrad Schesventer. Follow this link to see the recording: https://www.facebook.com/conrad.schesventer/videos/649361080497185/https://www.facebook.com/conrad.schesventer/videos/649361080497185/

We had a decent turnout for last night’s Membership meeting. But, we still need more Members. We are having a two hour Membership meeting this afternoon to discuss the best way to begin reaching out to those Civic Organizations who are not Members. There is strength in numbers and the […]

A couple of times a year, the City Council gets together in a “retreat” where they talk among themselves about what City issues they want to address and direction to take on those issues. Yesterday was one of those Retreats (my first) and I walked away impressed with what I […]

In case you didn’t know… The Virginia Beach City Council is holding a 1 day “retreat” to discuss City business. The meeting is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Traditionally, these meetings cover a variety of topics, in a somewhat informal setting, that are best talked about in a group setting. You […]

City Council has passed an Ordinance to authorize the implementation of the 10 -1 District Voting System used in the last election (10 Districts of about 45,000 people where each District can only vote for their District representative and the Mayor at large). ADOPTED, Ordinance to ADOPT the 2023 Redistricting […]

I remember seeing a video on how a Bill becomes Law, maybe Schoolhouse Rock? Anyway, I wanted to educate folks on what happens when an applicant (developer) want to do something to a piece of property? We do not currently have the talent to produce animated videos, so I asked […]