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VA SB681

VA SB681
Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, transition to a city council.


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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
01/28/2026
Passed
02/18/2026
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Charter; City of Virginia Beach. Amends the charter for the City of Virginia Beach to reflect the City's transition to a city council consisting solely of single-member districts and the mayor.

AI Summary

This bill amends the charter of the City of Virginia Beach to transition its city council to consist solely of a mayor elected at large and ten council members, each elected from a single-member election district, replacing the previous system that included at-large members and members elected from districts. The bill specifies the timing for the election of these new district representatives and the mayor, with terms commencing in January 2025 and 2027, and establishes that all council members will serve four-year terms. It also repeals a previous section of the charter and mandates that the boundaries of the ten single-member districts will remain the same until after the 2030 census.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Signed by President (on 02/18/2026)

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