Hampton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Aaron T. Weaver
Candidate for City Council
Aaron T. Weaver is running for Hampton City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.
Last day of early in-person voting · Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Production planner and scheduler at Newport News Shipbuilding and leader of Bridge Builders in Greater Wythe. Previously worked in Hampton's 311 service and graduated from Hampton University.
- Campaign website
- www.aarontweaver.com
Steve L. Brown, Martha M. Mugler, Michelle Taylor Ferebee, Chris L. Bowman, Joseph M. "Joe" Griffith and Aaron T. Weaver all answered audience questions at a Sept. 16, 2026 candidate forum at Third Baptist Church. The Virginian-Pilot · Sep 17, 2026
Where Aaron T. Weaver stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
Supports a pause on new data center development in Hampton and statewide until the city writes data center rules into its ordinances.
“I support a pause on all new data center development in Hampton and across Virginia.”
Own statementWAVY
Public camping ban1 sourced position
Spoke at the April 8, 2026 council meeting against the camping and storage ordinance and asked members to vote no.
“The ordinance solves an enforcement problem by criminalizing sleep.”
Own statementCity of Hampton · Apr 8, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Says affordability should be required when public money, tax breaks or other incentives are part of a housing deal.
“If public money, tax breaks or other incentives are part of a housing deal, affordability should be a requirement, not a suggestion.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Home repair1 sourced position
Would seek more budget money for home repairs and help for seniors struggling with housing costs.
Own statementWAVY
Collective bargaining1 sourced position
as reported by The Virginian-Pilot; not a direct quote
Spoke in support of collective bargaining for city employees at a September 2026 candidate forum.
Forum answerThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 17, 2026
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Hampton City Council in 2024 (lost).
Own statementVirginia Department of Elections, Elections Database: 2024 General Election, City Council, Hampton City · Nov 5, 2024
Also running for City Council
- Chris L. Bowman
- Steve L. Brown (incumbent)
- Michelle Taylor Ferebee (incumbent)
- Joseph M. "Joe" Griffith
- Martha M. Mugler (incumbent)
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