City & town
Virginia Beach City Council
District 9
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The city council sets Virginia Beach's budget, tax rates and ordinances and appoints the city manager.
Taxes & budget
John D. MossNo party listed
- Proposes tax relief through lower city spending.
- Opposes real estate tax rates above the revenue-neutral rate.
Joashua F. "Joash" SchulmanNo party listed
- Voted to cut the real estate tax rate in 2024.In office
Public safety
John D. MossNo party listed
No documented position found.
Joashua F. "Joash" SchulmanNo party listed
- Supported pay raises for police, firefighters and teachers.In office
Education
John D. MossNo party listed
No documented position found.
Joashua F. "Joash" SchulmanNo party listed
- Secured design funding for Princess Anne and Bayside schools.In office
Housing
John D. MossNo party listed
- Opposes rezonings he considers incompatible, such as Marlin Bay.
Joashua F. "Joash" SchulmanNo party listed
- Supports scaling down development to fit neighborhoods.
Economy & jobs
John D. MossNo party listed
- Opposes water-intensive development.
Joashua F. "Joash" SchulmanNo party listed
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
John D. MossNo party listed
- Supports hardening water treatment against cyber-attacks and storms.
Joashua F. "Joash" SchulmanNo party listed
- Secured funding for Shore Drive and Pleasure House Road projects.In office
Environment & parks
John D. MossNo party listed
No documented position found.
Joashua F. "Joash" SchulmanNo party listed
- Opposes offshore drilling off the coast.
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; 7 issues covered in this race.