Local Governments
Chesapeake
Chesapeake, Virginia, is a blend of rural and urban centers, providing its citizens with excellent schools, recreational, and cultural facilities.
Franklin
By the year 2030, the City of Franklin, Virginia will maintain our small city identity, heritage, and beauty while being a regional hub for economic opportunities, first-class education, a job-ready workforce, and balanced housing options.
Gloucester County
The Gloucester County Department of Real Estate Assessment is committed to the assessment of all real property in the County of Gloucester based on fair market value, with the end result being fair and even distribution of the tax burden among all property owners.
Hampton
The local government in Hampton, VA is working to improve the community by accessing their meeting information, agendas, and minutes. They have allocated funds for various priorities, including road maintenance and infrastructure.
Isle of Wight County
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors. The Board is responsible for determining policies, ordinances, and appropriating funds for County programs through an annual budget. The County operates under the county manager form of government.
James City County
James City County was the first permanent English settlement in America. It sponsored the first colonial government on the continent. James City County is a place of special significance, not only for its residents, but also for the citizens across the Commonwealth and the nation.
Newport News
The City of Newport News sits on a prime vantage point where the James River meets the Chesapeake Bay. The city runs approximately 23 miles along the James River and the Hampton Roads Harbor. Steeped in history, ours is a community of diverse trades including shipbuilding, technological research and international commerce.
Norfolk
The City of Norfolk operates under a Council-Manager form of government. City Council is the legislative body and establishes policy, approves the budget, levies taxes and appoints the City Attorney, City Assessor, City Auditor, City Clerk and the City Manager. Council also appoints board and commission members.
Poquoson
Poquoson, Virginia is a city with a City Council composed of 7 members who are elected by the voters and serve 4-year terms. The city has various departments, and the contact information for legislative representatives is available.
Portsmouth
Portsmouth City Hall, located in Portsmouth, Virginia, is the seat of local government for the city. It houses various departments, including Portsmouth Public Utilities, and offers a range of services to the community. You can find a list of department and staff contact information, agendas, minutes, boards, commissions, and committees on their website.
Smithfield
Located in Isle of Wight County, Smithfield has a population of approximately 8,100 (2010 Census population – 8,089) and is approximately 10.1 square miles in size. Smithfield offers residents a small-town atmosphere, a good school system, affordable housing, a historic downtown, and a new state-of-the-art community centerÂ
Southampton County
Southampton County, VA is a county located on the southern border of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its county seat is Courtland. The population was 17,996 as of the 2020 United States census. The county offers information about departments and services, as well as alerts and election information.
Suffolk
The City of Suffolk is organized under a Council/Manager form of government. Eight elected officials sit on City Council. A City Manager oversees the daily operations of the city.
Surry County
The local government in Surry, VA is governed by the mayor and town council, who are elected every two years. The town offers services and information through initiatives and community events
Virginia Beach
The City of Virginia Beach operates under the council-manager form of government. The 11-member City Council is the city’s legislative body, and the City Manager is appointed by the Council. The city offers a functional tool for residents, with easier navigation, integrated social platforms, and user-requested features. A list of City Departments can be found on the city’s website.
Williamsburg
The City of Williamsburg is an independent city with an estimated population of 14,954, as of 2019. Williamsburg sits along Interstate 64 corridor midway between Richmond and Norfolk/Virginia Beach — at the center of the Eastern Virginia region, which has a population of more than 2.5 million.
York County
York County, Virginia, is managed by a County Administrator who reports to a five-member Board of Supervisors. The County has adopted a Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. It enjoys an AAA municipal bond rating. The County Administration Offices include Building Regulation, Development Services, Planning, and Public Affairs. Information about the County Attorney and Commonwealth Attorney is also available.