It was the water that brought the first settlers to Poquoson. Though the water may still hold the spell over many a Poquoson resident today, Poquoson continues to attract new residents today for a variety of reasons. The City is in close proximity to major employment sites including military bases, NASA, and The Newport News Shipyard. Poquoson has a very low crime rate. The lack of serious crime is a testament to the sound values of Poquoson residents and the vigilance of the Poquoson Police Department. The Poquoson School System has consistently ranked among the best in the state. The City boasts a small town atmosphere with compatible neighbors who have a common interest in the well being of the City and their families.
In 2009 regional organizations and leaders began collaborating to develop a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for this region. Click Vision Hampton Roads to review the document and make comments.
Follow the links below to obtain additional information on some of the hottest City topics:
- Annual Financial Plan
- Click above to review the City's adopted FY 2009-2010 budget.
- South Lawson Park CLOSED
- Click above to obtain additional information.
- Health Van
- The Health Dept. has notified the City that the Van will not return to the City until all H1N1 Vaccine Clinics are completed.
- "Code Red"
- Click above to register for a high speed telephone notification service which will call you in case of an emergency situation that requires immediate action.
- Comprehensive Plan 2008-2028
- Click above to see the adopted Plan.
- Save the Blue Crab
- Click above for a brief video clip.
- Online Mapping
- Click above to access GIS mapping.
- Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
- Click above to view the Plan.
- Citizen Sidewalk Committee Vision Plan
- Click above to view the Plan.
- Small Business Administration - Stimulus Programs
- Click above for information about SBA loans.
- Proposed Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) FY2011 beyond FY2015
- Click above to review the CIP that has been recommended by the Planning Commission to City Council. A public hearing will be held on 1/25/2010 for Council to consider the Plan.
- Recycling/Chemical/ Compost Information
- Click above to download latest VPPSA flyer.
- H1N1
- Click above for the latest Health Dept. press release.
- Wind Information At Messick Point
- Click above to find out the wind speed & direction at Messick Pt.
- "Heads Up" Program
- Click above to download information & a registation form for special needs persons (elderly, handicapped, etc.) to receive assistance in emergency situations (flood, etc.).
- Heritage Park Project Initiative
- Click above to review the updated rendering of the Park and click "HP" to obtain additional information on how you can participate.
- Poquoson Commemorate License Plate
- Click above to see the plate and to find out how you can apply for one.
- Mosquito Control
- Click above to review the City's Mosquito Control brochure containing helpful hints on how to prevent mosquito proliferation.
- LIVE STREAMING
- Click above at 7 pm on the evenings of Council meetings (2nd and 4th Mondays of Sept-May; 4th Monday of June-Aug) to see the live meeting.
- Archived Council Meeting Videos
- To review past Council meetings (4/27/09 forward) click above. Type in Username: poqvideo & password: letmein - both in lowercase. Select Asset Library then click on the Chambers folder.
- FY 2010 Assessment Process
- Final Plan as recommended by Planning Commission. Click above to obtain details on the assessment process used to produce the FY 2010 real estate assessments.
- Current Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Click above to review the City's current Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan adopted by Council on 9-14-09.
Follow the links below to some of the most curent and commonly used resources here at The City of Poquoson.
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