Chesapeake City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Nichelle Buffalow

Candidate for City Council

15 candidates · 5 seats3 sourced positions

Nichelle Buffalow 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

Has led Buffalow Family and Friends, a Chesapeake nonprofit that fights food insecurity, for 17 years. Former City of Chesapeake employee.

Nichelle Buffalow, Clayton L. Spruill and Brandy L.A. Deel did not attend the September 2026 candidate forum hosted by the Women's Division of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Chesapeake. The Virginian-Pilot · Sep 17, 2026

Where Nichelle Buffalow stands: positions on the record

Data centers1 sourced position

Open to data centers only after residents and leaders have complete information, careful public review and strong safeguards.
“I am open to responsible economic development, including data centers, but only after residents and leaders have complete information.”
Own statementWAVY

Growth and housing1 sourced position

Would evaluate development proposals on their individual merits; says the goal is neither to stop growth nor to approve it for its own sake.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026

Public safety1 sourced position

Says the council should support police with the staffing, technology, training and forensic resources needed to pursue cold cases.
Own statementWAVY

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