Government
Government Organization
The Poquoson City Council is composed of seven members who are elected by the voters and serve four year terms. Elections are held in even numbered years on the first Tuesday in November. Any Poquoson resident who is at least 18 years of age, is a United States citizen and a resident of Virginia is eligible to be a candidate for election.
The City is divided into three precincts with each precinct having two council representatives. Voters cast their ballot for one candidate from each precinct. One representative is elected at large and serves as City Mayor. Persons elected to City Council take office on the first day of January following the election.
The City Council is the policy making body of the City. Its responsibilities include: adoption of the City budget; approval of all tax levies; adoption of ordinances; approval of amendments, supplements or repeals to ordinances and the City Code; and appointment of the City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney and various local boards, commissions and committees. Poquoson's City Code is available for review in its entirety.
City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 500 City Hall Avenue and are open to the public. The meetings are televised live on Cable Channel 5, and are rebroadcast on Wednesday, 10 a.m. and Thursday, 7 p.m., following the meeting.
Agenda items for City Council meetings are determined by the City Council, City Manager, City Clerk, and other staff members. Individuals wanting information about the agenda should contact the office of the City Clerk (868-3000).
Any individuals may address Council during the "Audience for Visitors" portion of the Council meeting. Comments are not limited at this time.
City Council Information
Boards & Commissions
- Board of Zoning Appeals
- Planning Commission
- Wetlands Board
- Architectural Review Board
- Adjustments & Appeals
- Peninsula Agency on Aging
- School Board
- Sister Cities Commission
- Thomas Nelson Community College Board
- Social Services Board
- Colonial Services Board
- Library Advisory Board
- Parks & Recreation Adv. Bd.
- Industrial Developmt. Authority
If you are an American citizen, registered to vote in the City of Poquoson, VA and would like to serve on one of the boards/commissions listed here, please download a Board Bank Application, complete and submit to the City Manager's Office at 500 City Hall Ave., Poquoson, VA 23662.
Legislative Representatives
United States Senate
The Honorable Jim Webb
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-4024
The Honorable John W. Warner
Russell Senate Building, Suite 225
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-2023
United States Representative
The Honorable Rob Wittman (1st District)
1123 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-4261
Virginia Legislative Representatives
The Honorable John Miller, Senator (1st District)
Local Address & Phone #: P.O. Box 6113
Newport News, VA 23606
(757)-595-1100
Richmond Office: P.O. Box 396
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 698-7501
Email: district01@sov.state.va.us
The Honorable Thomas D. Gear (91st District)
House of Delegates
Post Office Box 7496
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 827-8277
Richmond Office: P.O. Box 406
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 698-1091
Email: deltgear@house.state.va.us
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