City & town

Chesapeake City Council

Vote for: 5
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 15
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The city council sets Chesapeake's budget, tax rates and ordinances and appoints the city manager.

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Clayton L. SpruillNo party listed
No documented position found.
Nichelle BuffalowNo party listed
No documented position found.
Eric V. Wray IINo party listed
No documented position found.
Janelle K. "Dr. J" St LouisNo party listed
- Supports making growth pay its fair share.
Gayle M. GilmoreNo party listed
No documented position found.
Santiera Brown-YearlingNo party listed
No documented position found.
Todd A. MayfieldNo party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel E. "Lieutenant Dan" RosinskiNo party listed
- Supports targeted relief on the car tax and license fees.
- Supports ending data center tax exemptions.
Jennifer P. NaperalaNo party listed
No documented position found.
George M. YacusNo party listed
- Pledges to keep taxes low.
Brandy L.A. DeelNo party listed
No documented position found.
Ozan M. "Oz" DuranNo party listed
- Proposes keeping TIF revenue in the communities that generate it.
Amanda L. NewinsNo party listed
- Supports reducing city taxes and fees.
E.R. "Jeff" Jefferies Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel W. WhitakerNo party listed
No documented position found.

Public safety

Clayton L. SpruillNo party listed
No documented position found.
Nichelle BuffalowNo party listed
No documented position found.
Eric V. Wray IINo party listed
No documented position found.
Janelle K. "Dr. J" St LouisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gayle M. GilmoreNo party listed
No documented position found.
Santiera Brown-YearlingNo party listed
No documented position found.
Todd A. MayfieldNo party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel E. "Lieutenant Dan" RosinskiNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jennifer P. NaperalaNo party listed
No documented position found.
George M. YacusNo party listed
No documented position found.
Brandy L.A. DeelNo party listed
No documented position found.
Ozan M. "Oz" DuranNo party listed
No documented position found.
Amanda L. NewinsNo party listed
- Supports full funding for police and fire departments.
E.R. "Jeff" Jefferies Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel W. WhitakerNo party listed
No documented position found.

Education

Clayton L. SpruillNo party listed
No documented position found.
Nichelle BuffalowNo party listed
No documented position found.
Eric V. Wray IINo party listed
No documented position found.
Janelle K. "Dr. J" St LouisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gayle M. GilmoreNo party listed
No documented position found.
Santiera Brown-YearlingNo party listed
No documented position found.
Todd A. MayfieldNo party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel E. "Lieutenant Dan" RosinskiNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jennifer P. NaperalaNo party listed
No documented position found.
George M. YacusNo party listed
- Supports traditional education.
Brandy L.A. DeelNo party listed
No documented position found.
Ozan M. "Oz" DuranNo party listed
- Opposed closing Norfolk Highlands Primary.
Amanda L. NewinsNo party listed
- Pledges to work with the school board on school funding.
E.R. "Jeff" Jefferies Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel W. WhitakerNo party listed
No documented position found.

Housing

Clayton L. SpruillNo party listed
No documented position found.
Nichelle BuffalowNo party listed
No documented position found.
Eric V. Wray IINo party listed
No documented position found.
Janelle K. "Dr. J" St LouisNo party listed
- Supports attainable housing and responsible development.
Gayle M. GilmoreNo party listed
No documented position found.
Santiera Brown-YearlingNo party listed
No documented position found.
Todd A. MayfieldNo party listed
- Supports expanding housing options through planning.
- Supports more attainable housing for workers and seniors.
Daniel E. "Lieutenant Dan" RosinskiNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jennifer P. NaperalaNo party listed
- Supports affordable housing opportunities.
George M. YacusNo party listed
No documented position found.
Brandy L.A. DeelNo party listed
No documented position found.
Ozan M. "Oz" DuranNo party listed
No documented position found.
Amanda L. NewinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
E.R. "Jeff" Jefferies Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel W. WhitakerNo party listed
No documented position found.

Economy & jobs

Clayton L. SpruillNo party listed
No documented position found.
Nichelle BuffalowNo party listed
No documented position found.
Eric V. Wray IINo party listed
No documented position found.
Janelle K. "Dr. J" St LouisNo party listed
- Supports small businesses.
Gayle M. GilmoreNo party listed
No documented position found.
Santiera Brown-YearlingNo party listed
- Supports growth that brings jobs and affordable living.
Todd A. MayfieldNo party listed
- Proposes attracting higher-paying industries to Chesapeake.
Daniel E. "Lieutenant Dan" RosinskiNo party listed
- Opposes data centers in Chesapeake.
Jennifer P. NaperalaNo party listed
- Opposes data centers in Chesapeake.
- Proposes incentives to improve blighted retail properties.
George M. YacusNo party listed
No documented position found.
Brandy L.A. DeelNo party listed
No documented position found.
Ozan M. "Oz" DuranNo party listed
- Proposes allowing some small businesses by right in neighborhoods.
Amanda L. NewinsNo party listed
- Supports balancing business and residential growth.
E.R. "Jeff" Jefferies Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel W. WhitakerNo party listed
No documented position found.

Roads & infrastructure

Clayton L. SpruillNo party listed
No documented position found.
Nichelle BuffalowNo party listed
No documented position found.
Eric V. Wray IINo party listed
No documented position found.
Janelle K. "Dr. J" St LouisNo party listed
- Supports investing in roads, drainage and flood mitigation.
Gayle M. GilmoreNo party listed
No documented position found.
Santiera Brown-YearlingNo party listed
No documented position found.
Todd A. MayfieldNo party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel E. "Lieutenant Dan" RosinskiNo party listed
- Supports building sidewalks, crosswalks and flood control.
Jennifer P. NaperalaNo party listed
- Supports sidewalks, drainage and community centers where lacking.
George M. YacusNo party listed
- Supports matching growth to roads, water and drainage capacity.
Brandy L.A. DeelNo party listed
No documented position found.
Ozan M. "Oz" DuranNo party listed
No documented position found.
Amanda L. NewinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
E.R. "Jeff" Jefferies Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel W. WhitakerNo party listed
No documented position found.

Environment & parks

Clayton L. SpruillNo party listed
No documented position found.
Nichelle BuffalowNo party listed
No documented position found.
Eric V. Wray IINo party listed
No documented position found.
Janelle K. "Dr. J" St LouisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gayle M. GilmoreNo party listed
No documented position found.
Santiera Brown-YearlingNo party listed
- Pledges to track results of the city's new recycling approach.
Todd A. MayfieldNo party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel E. "Lieutenant Dan" RosinskiNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jennifer P. NaperalaNo party listed
- Supports protecting undeveloped land in southern Chesapeake.
George M. YacusNo party listed
No documented position found.
Brandy L.A. DeelNo party listed
No documented position found.
Ozan M. "Oz" DuranNo party listed
- Proposes letting landowners disconnect from the electric grid.
Amanda L. NewinsNo party listed
- Supports adding parks and recreational facilities.
E.R. "Jeff" Jefferies Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel W. WhitakerNo party listed
No documented position found.

Health & human services

Clayton L. SpruillNo party listed
No documented position found.
Nichelle BuffalowNo party listed
No documented position found.
Eric V. Wray IINo party listed
No documented position found.
Janelle K. "Dr. J" St LouisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gayle M. GilmoreNo party listed
No documented position found.
Santiera Brown-YearlingNo party listed
No documented position found.
Todd A. MayfieldNo party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel E. "Lieutenant Dan" RosinskiNo party listed
- Supports more mental health resources.
Jennifer P. NaperalaNo party listed
No documented position found.
George M. YacusNo party listed
No documented position found.
Brandy L.A. DeelNo party listed
No documented position found.
Ozan M. "Oz" DuranNo party listed
No documented position found.
Amanda L. NewinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
E.R. "Jeff" Jefferies Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel W. WhitakerNo party listed
No documented position found.

Government & transparency

Clayton L. SpruillNo party listed
No documented position found.
Nichelle BuffalowNo party listed
No documented position found.
Eric V. Wray IINo party listed
No documented position found.
Janelle K. "Dr. J" St LouisNo party listed
- Pledges more resident input on neighborhood decisions.
Gayle M. GilmoreNo party listed
No documented position found.
Santiera Brown-YearlingNo party listed
- Supports transparency on city service changes.
Todd A. MayfieldNo party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel E. "Lieutenant Dan" RosinskiNo party listed
- Supports district-based representation on City Council.
Jennifer P. NaperalaNo party listed
- Supports living wages for city workers.
George M. YacusNo party listed
No documented position found.
Brandy L.A. DeelNo party listed
No documented position found.
Ozan M. "Oz" DuranNo party listed
- Proposes reusable permit templates to speed approvals.
Amanda L. NewinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
E.R. "Jeff" Jefferies Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel W. WhitakerNo party listed
No documented position found.

Courts & justice

Clayton L. SpruillNo party listed
No documented position found.
Nichelle BuffalowNo party listed
No documented position found.
Eric V. Wray IINo party listed
No documented position found.
Janelle K. "Dr. J" St LouisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Gayle M. GilmoreNo party listed
No documented position found.
Santiera Brown-YearlingNo party listed
No documented position found.
Todd A. MayfieldNo party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel E. "Lieutenant Dan" RosinskiNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jennifer P. NaperalaNo party listed
No documented position found.
George M. YacusNo party listed
No documented position found.
Brandy L.A. DeelNo party listed
No documented position found.
Ozan M. "Oz" DuranNo party listed
No documented position found.
Amanda L. NewinsNo party listed
- Secured a 50% cut in the concealed weapons permit fee.In office
E.R. "Jeff" Jefferies Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Daniel W. WhitakerNo party listed
No documented position found.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 10 issues covered in this race.