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Town Meetings
Town Meetings are an opportunity for citizens to present concerns and express opinions on an individual basis. They are not intended as forums for public debate or City Council deliberations. Given the size and diversity of the City of Chesapeake, Town Meetings provide a vital forum to allow citizens to take an active role in their local government.
Town Meeting Format
The meetings do not routinely have a specific topic. Discussion is open to whatever areas the attending citizens wish to address. Meetings are from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and citizens may come at any point during that time. Members of both the City Council and City staff attend each Town Meeting. No minimum quorum of Council Members is required for the meeting.
- When and where are town meetings held?
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Town Meetings are usually scheduled on the first Tuesday during the months of February, June, and October but specific dates are announced ahead of time. They are generally held at Chesapeake high schools and are rotated throughout the City.
Notice of meeting dates, times, and locations will be posted, as required by the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Additionally, signs will be posted in the area surrounding the meeting site.
- Do my comments reach the right people?
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City staff will be on hand at each Town Meeting to either directly answer questions or gather information for a follow-up response. City Council Members may also be in attendance to answer questions and discuss concerns one-on-one. A summary of issues and responses will be posted to the City website following the meeting. Inquiries not resolved at the meeting will receive follow-up by staff.
- See Previous Virtual Town Meetings
- See the full list of contact information for City Council Members
- Who should attend?
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Any Chesapeake resident interested in the affairs of the City should attend a Town Meeting.