Chesapeake City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Ozan M. "Oz" Duran

Candidate for City Council

15 candidates · 5 seats4 sourced positions

Ozan M. "Oz" Duran 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

Former debt management specialist for the City of Norfolk. Holds a bachelor's in applied math from Old Dominion University.

Where Ozan M. "Oz" Duran stands: positions on the record

Data centers1 sourced position

Opposes data centers and says he will vote no on every data center proposal; supports noise limits of 50 and 55 dBC.
“Data centers do not belong in Chesapeake.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026

Taxes1 sourced position

Proposes a homestead tax exemption so the first $250,000 of a home its owner lives in is tax-exempt.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026

Growth and housing1 sourced position

Wants numbers on schools, roads, stormwater, utilities, police and fire before voting on a development.
“If the city cannot support it, either the project funds what it needs or the answer is no.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026

Spending priorities1 sourced position

as reported by The Virginian-Pilot; not a direct quote
Suggested replacing lead pipes, particularly in South Norfolk, and a home grant program to lower real estate tax burdens if city revenue increased.
Forum answerThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 17, 2026

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