Portsmouth City Council · Nov 3, 2026
William E. "Bill" Moody, Jr.
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
William E. "Bill" Moody, Jr., the incumbent, is running for Portsmouth City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.
Last day of early in-person voting · Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Senior membership growth consultant at JenCare Senior Medical Center and an Air Force veteran. Has served on Portsmouth City Council since 1999.
- Endorsed by
- Portsmouth's Firefighters and Paramedics Local 539 MoodyforCouncil.com
- Campaign website
- moodyforcouncil.com
Where William E. "Bill" Moody, Jr. stands: positions on the record
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the $598 million FY 2027 operating budget ordinance (adopted 4-3, May 12, 2026).
Council voteCity of Portsmouth · May 12, 2026
Utility rates1 sourced position
Voted yes on increasing water and sewer rates (adopted 5-2, May 12, 2026).
Council voteCity of Portsmouth · May 12, 2026
New City Hall1 sourced position
Voted yes on the $2.9 million interim agreement to design a new City Hall and parking garage (adopted 6-1, May 12, 2026).
Council voteCity of Portsmouth · May 12, 2026
School sales tax2 sourced positions
as reported by The Virginian-Pilot; not a direct quote
Signaled support for the proposed 1% sales tax for school infrastructure when candidates were asked for a yes or no answer at the Sept. 30 forum.
Forum answerThe Virginian-Pilot · Oct 1, 2026
Voted no on the resolution asking the court to put a 1% school sales tax referendum on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (adopted 5-1, July 28, 2026).
Council voteCity of Portsmouth · Jul 28, 2026
Taxes2 sourced positions
as reported by The Virginian-Pilot; not a direct quote
Suggested focusing on lowering the city's personal property tax rate of $5 per $100 of assessed value.
Forum answerThe Virginian-Pilot · Oct 1, 2026
Proposes indexing current programs for veterans and seniors to the consumer price index.
“I feel we should consider indexing current programs for veterans and seniors to the consumer price index.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Names public safety as residents' biggest concern and says police and fire departments must be properly staffed, including EMS staffing and retention.
“I believe the biggest concern for Portsmouth residents today is public safety.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Collective bargaining1 sourced position
as reported by The Virginian-Pilot; not a direct quote
Said in November 2023 that he supported collective bargaining because fire personnel and others shouldn't face uncertainty each fiscal year.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Nov 15, 2023
Housing2 sourced positions
Voted no on a use permit for six townhouses at 2400 Airline Boulevard (denied 3-4, Aug. 25, 2026).
Council voteCity of Portsmouth · Aug 25, 2026
Voted yes on a use permit for seven townhomes at 1211 Rodman Avenue and 3614 Race Street (approved 4-3, Aug. 25, 2026).
Council voteCity of Portsmouth · Aug 25, 2026
City manager1 sourced position
Voted no on appointing Steven Carter as city manager (approved 4-3, March 2024).
Council voteWAVY · Mar 18, 2024
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Portsmouth City Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementVirginia Department of Elections
Also running for City Council
- Mark A. Hugel (incumbent)
- Lisa L. Lucas-Burke
- Vernon Lamont Tillage, Jr. (incumbent)
- Mark M. Whitaker
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