City & town

Norfolk City Council

Ward 4

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 3
Election: Nov 3, 2026

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

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Jacquetta D. Garris

No party listed

Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner; small-business owner

The gist

Proposes helping residents navigate permits and licenses.
Pledges regular office hours for civic league leaders.
Proposes independent audits of Flock camera use.
Proposes weighing data center proposals case by case.

More about Jacquetta

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Proposes helping residents navigate permits and licenses.
Candidates in Norfolk's two competitive council races talk experience, priorities
Interview · 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.”
Pledges regular office hours for civic league leaders.
Candidates in Norfolk's two competitive council races talk experience, priorities
Interview · 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.”
Proposes independent audits of Flock camera use.
Candidate 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.”
Proposes weighing data center proposals case by case.
Candidate 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.”

Jazmine Emily Garcia

No party listed

Public health professional

The gist

Supports more access to mental health care.
Proposes translators for residents with language barriers.
Proposes connecting small businesses with existing city resources.

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Supports more access to mental health care.
Candidates in Norfolk's two competitive council races talk experience, priorities
Interview · WHRO Public Media · Sep 24, 2026 · whro.org
“We are looking for better public safety within our communities, more access to mental health care and support.”
Proposes translators for residents with language barriers.
Candidates in Norfolk's two competitive council races talk experience, priorities
Interview · WHRO Public Media · Sep 24, 2026 · whro.org
“people who speak English as a second language. We need translators.”
Proposes connecting small businesses with existing city resources.
Candidates in Norfolk's two competitive council races talk experience, priorities
Interview · WHRO Public Media · Sep 24, 2026 · whro.org
“The city offers so many great amenities and resources to small businesses, but oftentimes people don't have the knowledge of what is offered”

John E. "J.P." Paige

No party listedIncumbent

Norfolk City Council member (Ward 4); entrepreneur

The gist

Supports more capital funding for Norfolk's east side.
Supports more investment in Ward 4's commercial base.
Led Red Academy real estate development training program.In office
Supports the School Board in council votes.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Supports more capital funding for Norfolk's east side.
Candidates in Norfolk's two competitive council races talk experience, priorities
Interview · 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”
Supports more investment in Ward 4's commercial base.
Candidates in Norfolk's two competitive council races talk experience, priorities
Interview · 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.”
Led Red Academy real estate development training program.
Candidates in Norfolk's two competitive council races talk experience, priorities
Interview · WHRO Public Media · Sep 24, 2026 · whro.org
“Paige cites the Red Academy”
Supports the School Board in council votes.
Candidates in Norfolk's two competitive council races talk experience, priorities
Interview · 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”

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; 8 issues covered in this race.