Petersburg City Council Ward 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Joe D. Morrissey
Candidate for City Council Ward 5
Joe D. Morrissey is running for Petersburg City Council Ward 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against W. Howard Myers.
Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Former Virginia state senator and delegate and former Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney running for Ward 5.
Where Joe D. Morrissey stands: positions on the record
Infrastructure1 sourced position
Promised, if elected, to repair potholes, resurface roads, level sidewalks and replace water and sewer mains, using part of casino tax revenue.
“I will repair the potholes, resurface the roads, level the sidewalks, replace the water and sewer mains”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411
Property taxes1 sourced position
Listed lowering the property tax rate by $.03 among four things he would focus on if elected.
Own statementWTVR · Jun 16, 2026
Schools1 sourced position
Said he is committed to improving the elementary, middle and high schools in Petersburg.
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Virginia State Senate in 2023 as a Democratic candidate (lost).
Own statementWTVR · Jun 16, 2026
Also running for City Council Ward 5
- W. Howard Myers (incumbent)
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