Chesapeake City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Janelle K. "Dr. J" St. Louis

Candidate for City Council

15 candidates · 5 seats3 sourced positions

Janelle K. "Dr. J" St. Louis is running for Chesapeake City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 15 candidates are running for 5 seats.

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

Clinical pharmacist and small business owner who serves on the Chesapeake Commission on Health and Well-Being. Serves on the executive board of the American Heart Association Hampton Roads.

Campaign website: www.drjanelleforchesapeake.com

Where Janelle K. "Dr. J" St. Louis stands: positions on the record

Data centers1 sourced position

Opposes large-scale data center projects, citing demands on the grid, water and infrastructure and concerns about noise.
“I oppose large-scale data center projects in Chesapeake.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026

Growth and housing1 sourced position

Supports expanding attainable housing while making developers contribute their fair share toward infrastructure.
“We cannot continue approving growth first and addressing its consequences later.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026

Schools1 sourced position

as reported by The Virginian-Pilot; not a direct quote
Said she would support putting a referendum on the ballot on a 1% special sales tax to fund school capital projects.
Forum answerThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 17, 2026

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