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Norfolk City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026

Jim McKenzie

Candidate for City Council Ward 2

7 candidates · 4 seats4 sourced positions

Jim McKenzie is running for Norfolk City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ryne Hoffart.

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Jim McKenzie is a retired Norfolk city IT manager who founded and sold a software and consulting company.

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Jim McKenzie finished first in the May 12, 2026 Ward 2 primary with 799 votes, ahead of Ryne Hoffart with 478 and Soshia Bohn with 319; the top two advanced. Norfolk Daily News

Where Jim McKenzie stands: positions on the record

Tax increment financing2 sourced positions

  • Said TIF should be limited to projects with broad community support, such as affordable housing or businesses creating many well-paying jobs.

    “To avoid increasing property taxes, TIF should be limited to projects with broad community support, such as affordable housing or businesses that create a significant number of well-paying jobs,”

    Own statementNorfolk Daily News

  • as reported by the Norfolk Daily News; not a direct quote

    As reported by the Norfolk Daily News, said he does not think giving away more TIF will lower property taxes; he previously co-chaired a TIF advisory committee. Not a direct quote.

    Forum answerNorfolk Daily News

Property taxes1 sourced position

  • as reported by the Norfolk Daily News; not a direct quote

    As reported by the Norfolk Daily News, called for an efficiency study of city departments to compare spending with similar communities.

    Forum answerNorfolk Daily News

Economic development1 sourced position

  • Said economic development must be a priority to attract higher-paying jobs and increase revenue.

    “Economic development must be a priority to attract higher-paying jobs and increase revenue,”

    Own statementNorfolk Daily News

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