Chesapeake City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Gayle M. Gilmore

Candidate for City Council

15 candidates · 5 seats4 sourced positions

Gayle M. Gilmore is running for Chesapeake City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 15 candidates are running for 5 seats.

Deadline to register to vote or apply for a mail-in ballot · Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Co-pastor of Grace Entwined Ministries and a retired school guidance counselor.

Where Gayle M. Gilmore stands: positions on the record

Data centers1 sourced position

Opposes data centers being developed in Chesapeake, citing demands on the electrical grid, water, transportation and nearby communities.
“I am wholeheartedly against data centers being developed in Chesapeake.”
Own statementWAVY

Infrastructure1 sourced position

Calls for a transparent, data-driven process that prioritizes infrastructure investments based on need rather than geography.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026

Growth and housing1 sourced position

as reported by The Virginian-Pilot; not a direct quote
Said Chesapeake needs more equitable development in underinvested areas like South Norfolk and Western Branch.
Forum answerThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 17, 2026

Small business1 sourced position

as reported by The Virginian-Pilot; not a direct quote
Supported making it easier for small businesses to get permits.
Forum answerThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 17, 2026

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