Chesapeake City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Santiera Brown-Yearling

Candidate for City Council

15 candidates · 5 seats5 sourced positions

Santiera Brown-Yearling 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

Registered respiratory therapist who serves on the Chesapeake Commission on Health and Well-Being. Was appointed to the Virginia Advisory Board on Respiratory Care in 2018 and reappointed in 2023.

Campaign website: www.brownyearling.com

Where Santiera Brown-Yearling stands: positions on the record

Data centers1 sourced position

Opposes data centers, citing their scale, location, energy and water demands, noise and effect on nearby communities.
“I am opposed to data centers because of the scale, location, energy, water demands, noise, environmental impact, and effect on surrounding communities.”
Own statementWAVY

Growth and housing1 sourced position

Says land use decisions should be coordinated with school capacity and capital planning, and developers should pay their fair share of infrastructure costs.
“Growth should never outpace our ability to serve the people already here.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026

City services1 sourced position

Cites the loss of traditional curbside recycling as a frustration for residents; would track whether the new recycling approach reduces waste.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026

Affordability1 sourced position

as reported by The Virginian-Pilot; not a direct quote
Said she would work with colleagues to keep tax burdens low and engage the public to better explain why utility rates are going up.
Forum answerThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 17, 2026

Past candidacies1 sourced position

Ran for Chesapeake City Council in 2022 (lost).
Own statementVirginia Department of Elections · Nov 15, 2022

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