Norfolk City Council Ward 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Jacquetta D. Garris
Candidate for City Council Ward 4
Jacquetta D. Garris is running for Norfolk City Council Ward 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against John E. "J.P." Paige and Jazmine Emily Garcia.
Last day of early in-person voting · Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, healthcare leader and small-business owner in Norfolk. Her background includes clinical care, healthcare administration, team leadership and budgeting.
- Campaign website
- www.garris4norfolk.com
Where Jacquetta D. Garris stands: positions on the record
Flock cameras1 sourced position
Open to technology that helps solve serious crimes, but wants answers on camera placement, data access, sharing and retention, plus independent auditing, before supporting continued use.
“Before supporting continued use of Flock cameras, I want clear answers about why cameras are concentrated in certain neighborhoods”
Own statementWAVY
Data centers1 sourced position
Would evaluate data center proposals individually rather than support or oppose them across the board.
Own statementWAVY
Housing and mental health1 sourced position
Names mental health and substance abuse, housing and homelessness as the biggest problems; proposes a 100-day initiative to connect nonprofits and small businesses with residents.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Accessibility1 sourced position
as reported by WHRO; not a direct quote
Would hold regular office hours for civic league leaders and keep an open-door policy.
Own statementWHRO · Sep 24, 2026
Also running for City Council Ward 4
- Jazmine Emily Garcia
- John E. "J.P." Paige (incumbent)
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