Virginia Beach City Council District 8 · Nov 3, 2026

Chris Taylor

Candidate for City Council District 8

12 candidates · 6 seats6 sourced positions

Chris Taylor is running for Virginia Beach City Council District 8 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Stacy Cummings Jr..

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

Small-business owner (Smoothie Stop) pursuing a graduate degree at Regent University; represented District 8 on City Council in 2023-24.

Where Chris Taylor stands: positions on the record

Green Line1 sourced position

Would not support expanding housing or industrial uses below the Green Line.
“I would not support expanding these uses below the Green Line.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026

Housing and development1 sourced position

Supports incentives for workforce housing and redevelopment of underused commercial properties.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026

Data centers1 sourced position

Open to data centers only where they fit surrounding land uses and infrastructure.
“I am open to data centers only where they are compatible with surrounding land uses and infrastructure.”
Own statementWAVY · Sep 16, 2026

VB National golf course1 sourced position

as reported by The Virginian-Pilot
Said he could not support the sale of Virginia Beach National Golf Club.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Aug 11, 2026

Ethics1 sourced position

Says he abstained on a matter involving a developer after receiving a $1,000 campaign contribution from him.
Own statementWAVY · Sep 16, 2026

Past candidacies1 sourced position

Ran for Mayor of Virginia Beach in 2024 (lost).
Own statementVirginia Elections Database · Nov 5, 2024

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