Hampton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Michelle Taylor Ferebee
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
Michelle Taylor Ferebee, the incumbent, 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
Hampton City Council member and retired NASA Langley Research Center employee of more than 42 years. Was appointed to City Council in 2022 and elected by voters in 2024.
- Campaign website
- friendsofmichelleferebee.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 Michelle Taylor Ferebee stands: positions on the record
Public camping ban1 sourced position
Voted no on the ordinance banning camping and storage on public property, with a staff report back to council after six months (adopted 5-2, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Hampton · Apr 8, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
Says she is still learning about data centers and wants to understand the opportunities and impacts before taking a position.
“I am still in the learning process and believe we need to fully understand both the opportunities and potential impacts before taking a position.”
Own statementWAVY
Housing2 sourced positions
Names affordability as Hampton's biggest challenge; would support infill development, missing middle housing and redevelopment of underused properties.
“I will continue supporting responsible infill development, missing middle housing and redevelopment of underutilized properties.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Voted yes on rezoning 2601 Cunningham Drive from commercial to multifamily residential and a use permit for apartments (approved 6-1, March 2026).
Council voteCity of Hampton · Mar 11, 2026
Taxes1 sourced position
Says she has supported better pay for city employees and reduced real estate taxes.
Own statementWAVY
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the FY 2027 general fund budget for the city and schools (adopted 5-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Hampton · May 13, 2026
Stormwater fees1 sourced position
Voted no on the FY 2027 ordinance amending stormwater management service charges (adopted 5-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Hampton · May 13, 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
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 (special election) in 2024 (won).
Also running for City Council
- Chris L. Bowman
- Steve L. Brown (incumbent)
- Joseph M. "Joe" Griffith
- Martha M. Mugler (incumbent)
- Aaron T. Weaver
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