Karima M. Lockwood
Candidate for Suffolk School Board, Chuckatuck Borough
Background
- Occupation
- Corporate manager; Suffolk Economic Development Authority member
A Suffolk resident of nearly 20 years with an MBA and more than a decade of corporate leadership experience; represents Chuckatuck Borough on the Suffolk Economic Development Authority. All four of her children have attended Suffolk Public Schools.
Photo: Candidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes measuring whether school spending improves outcomes.
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“asking whether our investments are producing better outcomes for students.”
Education
Proposes regular reviews of enrollment and capacity projections.
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“I would address this by regularly reviewing enrollment and capacity projections”
Supports addressing repeated discipline problems in classrooms.
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“more effectively address repeated discipline problems that disrupt learning”
Roads & infrastructure
Opposes deferring maintenance on existing schools.
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“making sure necessary maintenance and improvements to existing schools aren't deferred as we plan for future growth.”
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Suffolk (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election sample ballots (one per borough)
Election filing · City of Suffolk General Registrar · suffolkva.us
- How to vote in Suffolk: candidate questionnaire (Cardinal News, via ElectUp)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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