Virginia Beach City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Janet L. Byrnes
Candidate for City Council District 4
Janet L. Byrnes is running for Virginia Beach City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Amelia N. Ross-Hammond.
Voter registration and vote-by-mail application deadline · Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Retired Virginia Beach master police officer who earlier worked as a correctional officer and social worker; holds a master's in law from Regent University.
- Campaign website
- janetbyrnes.com
Where Janet L. Byrnes stands: positions on the record
Housing and development2 sourced positions
Names housing affordability as the biggest problem; plans community forums with residents and realtors and public education on housing grants.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Says builders need to set aside a percentage of affordable and attainable housing for residents.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Green Line1 sourced position
Says the agricultural area should be preserved and the city should be careful where it builds, citing wetlands, flooding and historic landmarks below the Green Line.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Wants the council to work with the police department on incentives to hire more officers.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
Says data center development must be researched before deciding either way.
“Data center development must be properly researched before proceeding in a negative or positive manner.”
Own statementWAVY · Sep 16, 2026
Also running for City Council District 4
- Amelia N. Ross-Hammond (incumbent)
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