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Norfolk Council Seat Changes | Virginia Beach News
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- Jul 16, 2026
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Summary
Norfolk’s longtime Vice Mayor Martin Thomas Junior is stepping down after nearly a decade on City Council, leaving Ward One open for Scott Guirlinger — a community veteran and software engineer running unopposed. Guirlinger, who’s lived in Norfolk for over 20 years and has deep roots in local civic life, vows to make Norfolk a national model for quality of life, with priorities on public safety, school accountability, small business growth, and leveraging the city’s maritime and defense sectors. With four other City Council seats and several School Board races also on the ballot this November, Norfolk’s political landscape is set for a major shake-up. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/76f4e56b6f3c0062