Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Vicky Smith’s organization
Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Virginia Beach City Council Formal Meeting
The City Council meeting included a resolution recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month, followed by an appointment of an acting City Attorney. Public hearings were held regarding agricultural land preservation and a pedestrian access easement. The Council also reviewed various ordinances and resolutions, including appropriations for technology upgrades for the circuit court clerk, funding for neighborhood dredging, preschool service expansion, and enhanced speed and DUI enforcement. Additionally, several planning items were addressed, involving conditional use permits and zoning amendments for properties throughout the city.
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The City Council meeting featured a briefing on the development of a new law enforcement training academy. The discussion centered on the analysis of three potential sites for the facility, comparing the existing location, a site on Bird Neck Road, and the ITA municipal service area. The council reviewed the design project's timeline, budget estimates, and the impact of site selection on infrastructure and project costs.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Virginia Beach City Council Formal Meeting
The meeting featured a comprehensive update from the Virginia Beach Community Development Corporation regarding its affordable housing portfolio and strategic initiatives. Key discussion topics included the launch of a fundraising campaign for the Solar Springs development, the proposed implementation of a community land trust to maintain long-term housing affordability, and strategies for addressing operational and maintenance challenges within the organization's scattered-site housing model. Additionally, the presentation covered potential future partnerships between the corporation and the city to improve housing capacity, sustainability, and revenue diversification.
Sep 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Virginia Beach City Council City Council Meeting
The council received a third-quarter progress update on the Flood Protection Program. The presentation detailed the status of major infrastructure initiatives, including canal dredging, the installation of storm water pumping stations, and the use of lock structures to manage tidal flow. Discussions covered the successful acquisition of state and federal grant funding, ongoing construction projects for flood mitigation, and future plans for watershed management. The board also highlighted public educational outreach efforts regarding storm drain systems and shared updates on recent student intern appointments.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
