Hampton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Chris L. Bowman
Candidate for City Council
Chris L. Bowman 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
Former Hampton City Council member (2020 to 2024) and retired Eastern State Hospital director of operations. Holds a master's degree from Golden State University.
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 Chris L. Bowman stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
Said Hampton should not have data centers at this time, citing unknowns about tax breaks, water, electricity and what taxpayers would have to commit.
“At this time, no data centers for the city of Hampton.”
Forum answerThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 17, 2026
Taxes3 sourced positions
Says residents need relief from rising personal property taxes and assessments; would propose a 3-cent property tax reduction.
“If elected, I will propose a 3-cent reduction in property taxes.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Moved and voted yes on the FY 2025 real estate tax rate ordinance (adopted 7-0, May 2024).
Council voteCity of Hampton · May 8, 2024
The FY 2025 ordinance set a real estate tax rate of $1.15 per $100 of assessed value, a one-cent reduction.
Own statementCity of Hampton Legistar · May 8, 2024
Housing1 sourced position
Says developing smaller homes of 700 to 800 square feet would help improve home ownership and lower rents.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Development1 sourced position
Voted yes on rezoning about 63 acres at 700 and 750 Shell Road, the former Virginia School for the Deaf, Blind, and Multi-Disabled site, for NP Hampton Commerce Center (approved 6-1, Nov. 2022).
Council voteCity of Hampton · Nov 9, 2022
Energy1 sourced position
Voted no on amending rezoning conditions to permit a battery energy storage power plant at 3201 Commander Shepard Blvd. (approved 4-3, July 2023).
Council voteCity of Hampton · Jul 12, 2023
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
What Chris L. Bowman said vs. how Chris L. Bowman voted
Taxes
In their words
The FY 2025 ordinance set a real estate tax rate of $1.15 per $100 of assessed value, a one-cent reduction.
May 8, 2024 ·City of Hampton Legistar · May 8, 2024
On the record
Moved and voted yes on the FY 2025 real estate tax rate ordinance (adopted 7-0, May 2024).
May 8, 2024 ·City of Hampton · May 8, 2024
Also running for City Council
- Steve L. Brown (incumbent)
- Michelle Taylor Ferebee (incumbent)
- Joseph M. "Joe" Griffith
- Martha M. Mugler (incumbent)
- Aaron T. Weaver
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