John E. "J.P." Paige
Candidate for Norfolk City Council, Ward 4
Background
- Occupation
- Norfolk City Council member (Ward 4); entrepreneur
Elected to Norfolk City Council for Ward 4 in 2022. An entrepreneur and bail bondsman, he is a U.S. Air Force veteran of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and a former adjunct professor at Norfolk State University.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports more capital funding for Norfolk's east side.
ReportCandidates in Norfolk's two competitive council races talk experience, prioritiesInterview · WHRO Public Media · Sep 24, 2026 · whro.org
“If we're giving $100,000 to the west, we should be giving at least the $100,000 to the east”
Education
Supports the School Board in council votes.In office
ReportCandidates in Norfolk's two competitive council races talk experience, prioritiesInterview · WHRO Public Media · Sep 24, 2026 · whro.org
“Paige said he has consistently supported the school board, even when some of his colleagues have not”
Housing
Led Red Academy real estate development training program.In office
WHRO describes the Red Academy as a program launched in Ward 4 to train minority residents for careers in real estate development.
ReportCandidates in Norfolk's two competitive council races talk experience, prioritiesInterview · WHRO Public Media · Sep 24, 2026 · whro.org
“Paige cites the Red Academy”
Economy & jobs
Supports more investment in Ward 4's commercial base.
ReportCandidates in Norfolk's two competitive council races talk experience, prioritiesInterview · WHRO Public Media · Sep 24, 2026 · whro.org
“Paige discussed the need for more investment to grow Ward 4's commercial base, especially in neighborhoods like Berkley.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John E. "J.P." Paige on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo 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
- John E. "JP" Paige | Norfolk City Council
Government record · City of Norfolk · norfolk.gov
- Candidates in Norfolk's two competitive council races talk experience, priorities
Interview · WHRO Public Media · Sep 24, 2026 · whro.org
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