Hampton, VAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Hampton City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Joseph M. "Joe" Griffith

Candidate for City Council

6 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

Joseph M. "Joe" Griffith is running for Hampton City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Hampton Planning Commission member and Phoebus neighborhood commissioner since 2019. Works as a defense contractor and interactive museum designer and holds an MFA from the Academy of Art University.

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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 Joseph M. "Joe" Griffith stands: positions on the record

Housing2 sourced positions

  • As a planning commissioner, moved to recommend approval of rezoning 2601 Cunningham Drive for 44 apartments rented at or below 80% of market rate (recommended 6-0, Feb. 2026).

    Commission voteHampton Planning Commission · Feb 19, 2026

  • Would make it easier to build starter homes, townhomes and smaller homes by cutting permitting delays and reviewing zoning and parking rules.

    “That means reducing unnecessary permitting delays, reviewing outdated zoning and parking requirements and making better use of vacant properties.”

    Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026

Data centers1 sourced position

  • Says hyperscale data centers are not a good fit for Hampton and that city zoning should clearly define what a data center is.

    “I do not believe hyperscale data centers are a good fit for Hampton.”

    Own statementWAVY

Child care1 sourced position

  • Wants Hampton to use its state authority to waive zoning permit requirements for licensed child care programs in office buildings.

    “Virginia has given Hampton the ability to waive zoning permit requirements for licensed child care programs operating in office buildings, and we should use that option.”

    Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026

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

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