Norfolk City Council
1006 City Hall Bldg.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(757) 664-4268 Main
(757) 664-4290 Fax
Operating Agency: Norfolk City Council
Agency Type: Local/City/County
Person in charge: The Honorable Paul D. Fraim Mayor
Hours of operation: M,T,W,Th,F 8:30AM - 5PM
Fees: No fees charged.
Eligibility requirements: Must be a resident of Norfolk.
Intake Procedure: Appointment required; walk-ins accepted.
Area Served: City of Norfolk
About the program:
Provides a department of local government which serves as the elected representative of the people and is responsible for the establishment of policy and laws to be carried out
by the City Manager.
Mayor:
The Honorable Paul D. Fraim
Ward 2
700 Newtown Road
Norfolk, Va. 23502
(757) 461-2500 Office; (757) 461-2341 Fax
Term Expires: 6/30/2006
Vice Mayor:
The Honorable Daun S. Hester
Superward 7
Hester, Hester and Associates
3728 Wedgefield Avenue
Norfolk, Va. 23502
(757) 466-8570; (757) 466-8571
Term Expires 6/30/2004
The Honorable Anthony Burfoot
Ward 3
4823 Winthrop Street
Norfolk, Va. 23513
(757) 725-1053
Term Expires; 6/30/2006
The Honorable Donald L. Williams
Ward 1
809 W. Ocean View Avenue
Norfolk, Va. 23503
(757) 587-5303
Term Expires: 6/30/2006
The Honorable Paul R. Riddick
Ward 4
1225 Norview Avenue
Norfolk, Va. 23513
(757) 855-9010; (757) 855-2883 Fax
Term Expires: 6/30/2006
The Honorable Barclay C. Winn
Superward 6
1201 Liberty Street
Norfolk, Va.
(757) 494-1400 Office; (757) 494-1217 Fax
Term Expires: 6/30/2004
The Honorable W. Randy Wright
Ward 5
410 Briar Hill Road
Suite 102
Norfolk, Va. 23502
(757) 466-1476 Office; (757) 466-1498
Term Expires: 6/30/2004
SERVICES PROVIDED: The Legislative Branch of the city government is the City Council, elected by the voters of Norfolk, The City Council is empowered to: (1). Appoint the City
Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, High Constable, City Auditor, and City Assessor. (2). Adopt ordinances and appropriate money for all purposes. (3). Determine the rate of
taxation. (4). Have charge of the sale and lease of city property. (5). Fix salaries of officers and employees of the city, except their own. Salaries of Council members are
fixed by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia. (6). Appoint members of the School Board and other Boards and Commissions. (7). Fill vacancies on the Council.
(8). Elect the Mayor from among members of the Council. Additionally, Council is instrumental in implementing the establishment of neighborhoods, senior service and multiple
community service centers, and engages in community planning and development in coordination with City agencies. Council administrative services include budget hearings and
voting on budgets submitted by the City agencies.
TYPE OF ORGANIZATION: The City Council, the legislative branch of the city government, is elected by the voters of Norfolk for a term of four years. Elections are held on
Tuesday after the first Monday in May of even numbered years. Terms of Councilmen begin July 1 following date of their election. The President and acting President are
elected from members of Council. The President of the Council is also the Mayor, and is entitled to vote, but has no veto power. The Mayor is the official head of the city in
ceremonials. In the Mayor's absence the Vice-Mayor serves as acting President of the Council.
OTHER COMMENTS: Any qualified voter is eligible to become a member of the City Council. To be nominated as a candidate, one must adhere to the qualifications of the state
code. Any person desiring to address the city council on any topic directly concerning city government should notify the City Clerk prior to or during Council meetings on
forms provided.