Hopewell · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Hopewell voter guide

Business permits

Apr 14, 2026

The conditional use permit request for an auto repair shop at 225 South 15th Avenue

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, April 2026

  • YesLovena B. RapoleVoted yes on the conditional use permit request for an auto repair shop at 225 South 15th Avenue (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesMichael B. HarrisSeconded the motion on, and voted yes on, the conditional use permit request for an auto repair shop at 225 South 15th Avenue (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesRita Everett JoynerVoted yes on the conditional use permit request for an auto repair shop at 225 South 15th Avenue (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesSusan DayeVoted yes on the conditional use permit request for an auto repair shop at 225 South 15th Avenue (passed 6-0, April 2026).

Hopewell City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026Link

School bonds

Apr 14, 2026

The ordinance authorizing up to $15,000,000 in general obligation bonds for school improvements, primarily HVAC

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, April 2026; one member absent

  • YesLovena B. RapoleVoted yes on the ordinance authorizing up to $15,000,000 in general obligation bonds for school improvements, primarily HVAC (passed 5-0, April 2026; one member absent).
  • YesMichael B. HarrisVoted yes on the ordinance authorizing up to $15,000,000 in general obligation bonds for school improvements, primarily HVAC (passed 5-0, April 2026; one member absent).
  • YesRita Everett JoynerMoved and voted yes on the ordinance authorizing up to $15,000,000 in general obligation bonds for school improvements, primarily HVAC (passed 5-0, April 2026; one member absent).
  • YesSusan DayeVoted yes on the ordinance authorizing up to $15,000,000 in general obligation bonds for school improvements, primarily HVAC (passed 5-0, April 2026; one member absent).

Hopewell City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026Link

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