Hampton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Steve L. Brown
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
Steve L. Brown, 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 since 2018 and a retired workforce development director. Retired from Hampton Roads Community Action Program; holds a master's degree in ministry from Carolina University of Theology.
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 Steve L. Brown 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
as reported by The Virginian-Pilot; not a direct quote
Said that if he had to vote on a data center proposal now, he would vote no, citing uncertainty about environmental and human impacts.
Forum answerThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 17, 2026
Flooding1 sourced position
Names flooding as Hampton's major problem; would keep funding flood mitigation and work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
“As a member of council, I will continue to fund programs that assist in flood mitigation and management.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Child care1 sourced position
Proposes working with churches that provide daycare to offer affordable rates, and seeking grants to subsidize parents.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
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 yes on the FY 2027 ordinance amending stormwater management service charges (adopted 5-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Hampton · May 13, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
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
Development1 sourced position
Voted no 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 2022 (won).
Own statementVirginia Department of Elections · Nov 15, 2022
Also running for City Council
- Chris L. Bowman
- Michelle Taylor Ferebee (incumbent)
- Joseph M. "Joe" Griffith
- Martha M. Mugler (incumbent)
- Aaron T. Weaver
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