Mayor· 2021-01-04–2028-12-31 (mayor: elected Nov 2020, sworn in Jan 4 2021 per Suffolk News-Herald 'New mayor, council members sworn in'; re-elected Nov 5 2024 per suffolkva.us/892/Mayor and WHRO 2024-11-15; end: same Nov 2024 cycle as Ward/Wright whose city pages state expiry December 31, 2028; Nov-elected council/mayor terms commence Jan 1 and succeeding term ends December 31 (Va. Code § 24.2-222.1, LIS text read; Suffolk charter text not retrieved); prior Chuckatuck council service from Jan 3 2011)
Michael D. Duman
Suffolk
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 5:07:42
- Avg per meeting
- 16:12
- Segments
- 4956
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Top issues during term (7)(General)
Data center prohibition
A ban could defer tax-base and job growth from data center projects while the city studies the issue.
Cannabis retail land use rules
Retail licenses could bring new businesses to commercial corridors; application fees go to the state, not the city.
Flock camera data access concerns
The program runs on grant, budget, and community safety funds; no new cost was requested.
Crumps Mill Pond High Hazard Dam — rehab or removal
Rehabilitation was once estimated around $9 million; decommissioning would also carry costs.
Virginia Cooperative Extension services in Suffolk
The well-water testing is offered at a greatly reduced rate compared to private labs, and nutrition programs are free to qualifying low-income residents.
memorial proposal
Park upgrades will require municipal funding or grants, though specific costs haven't been finalized yet.
memorial planning
While exact project costs aren't detailed yet, public memorials usually draw from a mix of city funds and private donations.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(General)
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