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City Council votes 9–0 to send 10‑1 charter amendment to General Assembly after heated public hearing
Summary
After hours of public comment both for and against the 10‑1 voting referendum, Virginia Beach City Council passed a resolution 9–0 to request that the General Assembly amend the city charter to adopt the 10‑1 method; supporters pressed for a unanimous council signal and opponents raised implementation and representation concerns.
Following a citywide referendum in which voters approved a 10‑1 voting method, the City Council heard prolonged public testimony from residents, advocacy groups and local leaders before considering a resolution to send a charter amendment request to the General Assembly.
Supporters in the audience — including representatives of the Vote Yes coalition, the Virginia Beach NAACP and numerous residents — urged the council to "respect the will of the voters" and send a unanimous resolution to Richmond. "Two weeks ago Virginia Beach voters spoke with unmistakable…
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