Every Vote Counts.
Every Voice Matters.
One Vote Is Not Enough
THE REASONS TO VOTE NO TO 10-1
- You only get 1 vote for City Council – even though there are 10 seats!
- You only vote in every other election. That’s every 4 years!
- You have less say on the city and school issues that matter to you
- With 10 districts, no one is looking at the citywide issues that affect us all
Strong Minority Representation
And More Votes In Every Election
7-3-1
Voting System
10-1
Voting System
Timeline of Voting Rights in Virginia Beach
The City of Virginia Beach is established as an independent city. All voters cast votes for all seats in at-large elections
Debate and legal challenges emerge over minority representation in at-large voting systems across the country and Virginia
A federal court mandates a new 10-1 voting system in Virginia Beach – without any amendment to the City Charter. Residents instantly lose their right to vote in citywide elections, except for Mayor
The 10-1 system is implemented in Virginia Beach for the first time. Over 156,000 Virginia Beach voters become disenfranchised in every election cycle
A charter amendment referendum is introduced to make the 10-1 system permanent. A new, modified 7-3-1 system is proposed to balance local district representation with citywide voting power
Virginia Beach voters have a clear choice: Vote NO to make 10-1 permanent, and protect your voting rights with a new, modified 7-3-1 system