Suffolk City Council Cypress Borough · Nov 3, 2026
Will J. Smith
Candidate for City Council Cypress Borough
Will J. Smith is running for Suffolk City Council Cypress Borough in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Leroy Bennett.
Voter registration and mailed-ballot application deadline · Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Commissioner on the Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority who works in community engagement and external affairs. Has served as a chief of staff at the local level and in both the Virginia House of Delegates and Virginia Senate.
- Campaign website
- www.willsmithforsuffolk.com
Where Will J. Smith stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
Answer to the WAVY candidate questionnaire
Says Suffolk should determine what is best for the community before deciding what responsible data center development looks like, and judge any future proposal on its merits.
“The reality is, we do not fully know what that looks like yet, and we should take the time to get it right.”
Own statementWAVY
Growth1 sourced position
Answer to The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press candidate questionnaire
Supports growth in areas where roads, utilities, schools and public services can support it, while protecting farmland and rural communities.
“I support properly planned growth in areas where roads, utilities, schools, and public services can support it, while protecting our farmland, rural communities, natural beauty and historic character.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
ICE facility1 sourced position
Answer to The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press candidate questionnaire
Says immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility and the city's role is to keep residents informed about what local government and police are responsible for.
“Immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility. City Council cannot direct federal agencies or control federal immigration enforcement.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Infrastructure1 sourced position
Answer to The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press candidate questionnaire
Would work to secure more state, federal and regional money for roads, drainage, public safety and other infrastructure.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Also running for City Council Cypress Borough
- Leroy Bennett (incumbent)
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