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Local Voices Citizens Score Victory On Election Change in Chesapeake - The New Journal and Guide

By Dr. George Reed

On April 13, 2021, the citizens of Chesapeake won an important victory in defeating a power crazed Mayor and his followers on Chesapeake City Council’s attempt to change the election to odd numbered years.

In spite of the passage of SB 1157 by the General Assembly changing elections to even-numbered years; the historic Virginia Voters Rights Act, opposition of citizens, and low turnout of voters on odd year elections, Mayor, Dr.

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