Council Member· 2014-07-01–2026-12-31 (Ward 3; elected May 2014 per norfolk.gov/2932/Mamie-B-Johnson so first-office day is July 1 2014; current term 'January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026'; Nov-elected council terms commence Jan 1 and end December 31 (Va. Code § 24.2-222.1, LIS text read); May-elected terms began July 1 (Va. Code § 24.2-222(B), LIS text read))
Mamie B. Johnson
Norfolk
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- 3
- Total speaking time
- 3:55
- Avg per meeting
- 1:18
- Segments
- 48
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Automated License Plate Readers (Flock) Controversy
Speakers cited roughly half a million dollars flowing to Flock annually in place of community programs.
School Safety for Walkers and Bikers
Parking Enforcement Near NSU
Residents estimate about $1,000 a day in lost citation revenue during the 15-week fall semester.
Oakwood Flea Market Conditions
Greater Park Place public safety
Crisis communications readiness
Winter weather preparedness
Rising injury crashes on Hampton Boulevard
Hampton Boulevard crash and injury trends
Traffic enforcement on Hampton Boulevard
Citations generate fine revenue, though no specific figure was presented.
Traffic enforcement along the corridor
Fines from camera enforcement bring revenue to the city, though the amount to the general fund wasn't detailed.
East Beach Farmers Market neighborhood impacts
Police department accountability
Homicide spike and violent crime response
Extra officer deployments in hotspots will continue for the next few months; no dollar figure was given.
City inspector conduct
911 staffing and AI call handling
Higher salaries are helping attract 911 and police candidates; the violence interrupters program is currently grant-funded and could need more money in the FY28 budget.
Emergency traffic coordination after Ocean View gridlock
Child support burden on returning citizens
The speaker reported an $8,000 arrears balance accrued during incarceration.
Homelessness state of emergency
Speakers cited an $800,000 federal check from Congressman Scott and a $1 million allocation from Senator Warner.
Fire department staffing and four-shift schedule
Funded within the FY 2027 operating budget; exact cost not stated.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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