Virginia Beach City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026

Amelia N. Ross-Hammond

Candidate for City Council District 4 (incumbent)

12 candidates · 6 seats4 sourced positions

Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, the incumbent, is running for Virginia Beach City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Janet L. Byrnes.

Voter registration and vote-by-mail application deadline · Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Distinguished professor emerita at Norfolk State University; served on City Council for District 4 in 2012-16 and since 2023.

Where Amelia N. Ross-Hammond stands: positions on the record

Data centers1 sourced position

Opposes large data centers in Virginia Beach and supports a moratorium until zoning rules address them.
“I am adamantly opposed to bringing large data centers to Virginia Beach.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026

Housing and development1 sourced position

Says she has kept a 100% voting record on affordable housing.
“I have kept a 100% voting record on affordable housing”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026

Youth and recreation1 sourced position

Says she supported the first Parks After Dark youth program, which started at Williams Farm Park in District 4.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026

Past candidacies1 sourced position

Ran for Virginia Beach City Council District 4 in 2022 (won).
Own statementVirginia Department of Elections · Nov 8, 2022

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