Jacquetta D. Garris
Candidate for Norfolk City Council, Ward 4
Background
- Occupation
- Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner; small-business owner
A board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, healthcare leader and small-business owner who has lived in Norfolk for many years; her three children attended Norfolk Public Schools.
Documented positions
Public safety
Proposes independent audits of Flock camera use.
ReportCandidate Profile: Jacquetta Garris (Norfolk City Council, Ward 4)Candidate questionnaire · WAVY-TV 10 (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com
“I want independent auditing, transparent reporting, meaningful penalties for abuse, and evidence that the cameras are actually improving safety.”
Economy & jobs
Proposes helping residents navigate permits and licenses.
ReportCandidates in Norfolk's two competitive council races talk experience, prioritiesInterview · WHRO Public Media · Sep 24, 2026 · whro.org
“Garris pointed to navigation — helping people understand the process for permits and licenses — as the biggest barrier she wants to address.”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes weighing data center proposals case by case.
ReportCandidate Profile: Jacquetta Garris (Norfolk City Council, Ward 4)Candidate questionnaire · WAVY-TV 10 (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com
“I would evaluate data-center proposals individually rather than support or oppose them across the board.”
Government & transparency
Pledges regular office hours for civic league leaders.
ReportCandidates in Norfolk's two competitive council races talk experience, prioritiesInterview · WHRO Public Media · Sep 24, 2026 · whro.org
“Garris said she would formalize accessibility by holding regular office hours for civic league leaders and maintaining an open door policy.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jacquetta D. Garris on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Sample ballots by ward and list of qualified local candidates, November 3, 2026 General & Special Elections
Election filing · City of Norfolk Office of Elections · norfolk.gov
- List of Qualified Local Candidates for November 3, 2026 General Election (updated 9/18/2026)
Election filing · City of Norfolk Office of Elections · norfolk.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Norfolk (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Candidates in Norfolk's two competitive council races talk experience, priorities
Interview · WHRO Public Media · Sep 24, 2026 · whro.org
- Candidate Profile: Jacquetta Garris (Norfolk City Council, Ward 4)
Candidate questionnaire · WAVY-TV 10 (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com
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