Suffolk City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Michael D. Duman
Mayor; reelected in November 2024City of Suffolk
Michael D. Duman (Mayor) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Suffolk City Council after the election.
Elected mayor of Suffolk in 2020 and reelected in 2024; operates Mike Duman Rental and Collision. Represented the Chuckatuck Borough on City Council after his 2010 election.
Where Michael D. Duman stands: positions on the record
Data centers2 sourced positions
Said the city would not consider data centers of any size until it is in a better position to regulate them.
“If it’s a data center, we’re not going to consider it until we’re in a better position to do that.”
Own statementWHRO · Jun 18, 2026
Voted yes on asking the Planning Commission to draft a zoning amendment prohibiting data centers in all zoning districts (passed 7-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Suffolk · Jun 17, 2026
Growth2 sourced positions
Voted yes on rezoning 494 Manning Road from agricultural to low-medium density residential (approved 6-2, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Suffolk · Jan 21, 2026
Voted yes on rezoning 400 Jonathans Way from rural residential to medium density residential (approved 7-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Suffolk · May 20, 2026
Taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes on the FY 2026-2027 operating and capital budget and related tax ordinances (adopted 8-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Suffolk · May 6, 2026
Solar farms1 sourced position
Voted yes on the motion to deny a conditional use permit for a solar energy facility on Old Myrtle Road (motion passed 8-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Suffolk · Jul 15, 2026
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Suffolk in 2024 (won).
Own statementVirginia Department of Elections, Elections Database: 2024 General Election, Mayor, Suffolk City · Nov 5, 2024
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