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Chesapeake City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Todd A. Mayfield

Candidate for City Council

15 candidates · 5 seats3 sourced positions

Todd A. Mayfield is running for Chesapeake City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 15 candidates are running for 5 seats.

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Retired U.S. Navy officer and engineer who has served on Chesapeake's Economic Development Authority. Served 22 years as a Naval officer and holds a master's in applied physics.

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Lists endorsements from House of Delegates Speaker Don Scott, the Chesapeake Democratic Committee, Chesapeake Council Members Ella P. Ward, Pat King and Les Smith, Delegates Cliff Hayes, Michael Feggans and Alex Askew, Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Alexander, among others. Todd Mayfield campaign website (accessed Oct 2, 2026)
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www.mayfield4chesapeake.com

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Where Todd A. Mayfield stands: positions on the record

Data centers1 sourced position

  • Opposes data centers in Chesapeake at this time, saying there is no technical need for them here that justifies the power, noise and other risks.

    “I am currently opposed to data centers in Chesapeake because I do not believe there is a technical reason for them to be here at this time.”

    Own statementWAVY

Affordability1 sourced position

  • Names affordability as the biggest challenge; calls for more attainable housing and attracting higher-paying industries.

    “I believe growth should pay for growth”

    Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026

Flooding1 sourced position

  • as reported by The Virginian-Pilot; not a direct quote

    Said addressing flooding in South Norfolk is a priority, including capital projects in that area.

    Forum answerThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 17, 2026

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