Vice Mayor· 2023-01-01–2026-12-31 (Ward 1; current term 'January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026' per norfolk.gov/542/Vice-Mayor-Martin-A-Thomas-Jr; first elected Aug 23 2016, seating day unsourced so current-term start is used; 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))
Martin A. Thomas Jr.
Norfolk
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Top issues during term (8)(Business Jobs)
Wards Corner Economic Development
Economic development in Greater Park Place
Wasserhund Brewing Company conditional use permits
Opportunity Zones 2.0 nominations
Tax-free appreciation on 10-year investments could attract private capital, but Zone 1.0 results were mixed.
Restaurant and alcohol permits for Ghent and downtown businesses
These permits let local businesses expand sales and hours, supporting jobs and city tax revenue.
Next Step to Success bond endorsement
Bonds are repaid by the nonprofit, not city taxes.
All-America City Award
Cruise and waterfront tourism growth
Growing cruise traffic means more visitor spending for local merchants and the Cruise Norfolk Market Days vendor program.
Decisions during term (0)
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