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 (2)(Schools)
Madison School Site
Potential $4.5 million annually in tax revenue; each vacant school parcel costs nearly $1 million a year to maintain and secure.
School Division Audit Preparedness
Delays could jeopardize the December 15 state reporting deadline and the city's audit credibility.
Decisions during term (1)
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Voting record (1)(Schools)
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