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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Suffolk public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2027 Legislative Agenda
Council's state asks include $500,000 to start a pretrial services program (the only Hampton Roads district without one), $1M for lead service line compliance, veterans tax exemption cost-sharing, regional transportation funding, school construction support, and toll relief expansion for Suffolk.
Disabled veterans real estate tax exemption reform
Veterans' tax exemptions have jumped from 200 recipients in 2015 to over 2,600 in 2025, while elderly/disabled relief participants dropped from about 2,100 to 1,270. Mayor Duman suggested reviewing whether income cutoffs should be adjusted for inflation.
2026 Bond Issuance and Refunding Plan
The city is selling bonds to fund the capital projects already adopted in this year's budget — roads, facilities and other infrastructure — while protecting its Triple-A credit ratings.