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General Assembly to consider bill that could change Virginia Beach local elections system

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — A bill that may be considered by the state legislature could force the city to change its voting

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Agriculture Back Bay Business Elections Government Oceanfront Virginia Beach

Ignoring farmers, City Council approves event venue on land zoned for agriculture in rural city

September 15, 2020April 16, 2025 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE OCEANFRONT — Moments after a stunning reversal by the Planning Commission, the City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 25, voted to approve

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VB City Council and School Board elections are nonpartisan, but party committees back candidates

August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — On a Saturday this past month, one of two candidates to become the chairperson of the Republican Party

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Elections Government Virginia Beach

Abbott: Let Virginia Beach citizens say via referendum whether district voting should change

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — The Virginia Beach City Council may consider putting a referendum on the November ballot that could lead to big

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In a devastating time for restaurants, dining rooms are empty while some turn to takeout, if they can

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 The Independent News

Ed. — This story originally appeared in print on Sunday, March 29. The City Council has scheduled a special meeting via distance communication technology at

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Elections Government Virginia Beach

Political Notebook: Voting for local VB offices may get a fresh look

February 28, 2020December 10, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — Archived from the Friday, Feb. 28, print edition. THE INDEPENDENT NEWS VIRGINIA BEACH — Revisiting the city’s hybrid local election system was among

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Divided Virginia Beach City Council backs symbolic Second Amendment resolution

January 30, 2020 The Independent News

Ed. — This initially ran in the Friday, Jan. 17, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — A divided City Council — following in the footsteps of

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Elections Government Oceanfront Virginia Beach

Tower win brings strange story of filling Virginia Beach City Council seat to an end

November 15, 2019February 4, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — This story originally ran in the Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH –  Guy Tower defeated a

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Agriculture Elections Government Virginia Beach

Elections: Beach District council candidates address rural issues

November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE BACK BAY –  Two current members of the Virginia Beach City Council addressed the concerns of rural voters – including farmland

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Elections Government Oceanfront Virginia Beach

2019 Virginia Beach Elections: Questions for candidates for City Council, Beach District

October 27, 2019October 28, 2019 The Independent News

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS Ed. — The following are responses to questions posed by The Independent News to candidates for the Beach District seat on the

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