Virginia Beach City Council District 6 · Nov 3, 2026
Richard W. "RK" Kowalewitch
Candidate for City Council District 6
Richard W. "RK" Kowalewitch is running for Virginia Beach City Council District 6 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Robert W. "Worth" Remick.
Voter registration and vote-by-mail application deadline · Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Self-employed in residential construction; owned and operated RK's Surf Shop at the Oceanfront for 31 years.
- Campaign website
- www.rkforcitycouncil.com
Where Richard W. "RK" Kowalewitch stands: positions on the record
Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Supports lowering the meals tax from 12% to 9.5%.
“I would first support lowering the meal tax from 12% to 9.5%.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Supports capping annual assessed values or adjusting the tax rate so real estate taxes paid stay neutral.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Green Line1 sourced position
Opposes loosening constraints to allow more development past the Green Line.
“The Green Line needs to be observed. I do not support loosening constraints to allow more development pass the Green Line.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Housing and development1 sourced position
Says the city should explore incentives to help police, firefighters and teachers afford housing.
“I think it needs to be explored to provide some incentives for police, firefighters and teachers to help them afford a place to live.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Oceanfront safety1 sourced position
Called the council's spring all-ages Oceanfront curfew the worst decision.
“It was the worst decision”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Oct 1, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Says the city needs 250 more police officers.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
Says no data center should be approved without adequate power, developer-funded infrastructure, neighbor protections and case-by-case council approval.
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
Also running for City Council District 6
- Robert W. "Worth" Remick (incumbent)
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