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Norfolk establishes mayor’s housing commission; councilmember thanks mayor
Summary
Norfolk City Council adopted a resolution establishing the mayor’s housing commission. Councilmembers voiced support during the roll call; one councilmember expressed disappointment at not being given a chance to vote no but ultimately voted aye.
The Norfolk City Council voted to adopt a resolution establishing the mayor’s housing commission.
Councilmember Clanton spoke before casting his vote to publicly thank the mayor for leadership on the item and said the commission is a major focus for him as a new council member. Clanton said he looked forward to working with colleagues on the effort and then voted Aye.
Councilmember Smigiel commented during the vote that “I think it's unfortunate that they didn't get to hear a no vote,” a remark that drew brief back-and-forth in the transcript; Smigiel ultimately recorded an Aye vote in the roll call. The transcript does not record any formal amendments to the resolution or additional detail on the commission’s membership, charge or timeline beyond adoption of the resolution.
Vote at a glance: The roll-call recorded in the meeting shows Councilmembers Clanton, Doyle, Johnson, McGee, Page, Smigiel, Thomas and Alexander voting Aye to adopt the resolution establishing the mayor’s housing commission.
The resolution text and any supporting documentation about the commission’s charge, membership, or reporting requirements were not included in the portion of the meeting transcript provided.
