Norfolk City, VA elected officials: supervisors or council members, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Norfolk City: 20 seats on 7 elected bodies. 10 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of Supervisors (counties) or City Council (cities)
Norfolk City Council
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| City Council Member, Ward 1 | Martin Anthony Thomas, Jr Independent source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| City Council Member, Ward 2 | Courtney Railey Doyle Independent source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| City Council Member, Ward 3 | Mamie Beatrice Johnson Independent source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| City Council Member, Ward 4 | John Elliot Paige Independent source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| City Council Member, Ward 5 | Thomas Richard Smigiel, Jr. Independent source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| City Council Member, Superward 6 | Jeremy D. McGee source | |
| City Council Member, Superward 7 | Carlos J. Clanton source | |
| Mayor | Kenneth Cooper Alexander source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | George Edward Schaefer, III Democratic source |
| Commissioner of the Revenue | Blythe A. Scott source |
| Commonwealth's Attorney | Ramin Fatehi source |
| Sheriff | Joseph P. "Joe" Baron source |
| Treasurer | Daun Sessoms Hester source |
School Board
Norfolk City School Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| School Board Member, Ward 1 | Adale Marie Martin source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, Ward 2 | Tanya K. Bhasin source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, Ward 3 | Jodi M. Slaughter source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, Ward 4 | Tiffany Renee Moore-Buffaloe source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, Ward 5 | Ken D. Paulson source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, Superward 6 | Sarah E. DiCalogero source | |
| School Board Member, Superward 7 | Alfreda A. Thomas source |
How many local governments Norfolk City has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 5 local governments in Norfolk City. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 0 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 1 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 1 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 3 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments (1 in Norfolk City), though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Norfolk City
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 10.1% · White 41.2% · Black 38.9% · Asian 3.6% · Other or more than one race 6.1% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Norfolk City
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.2% | 4,457 | 101,196 | 105,653 |
| August 2026 | 4.2% | 4,455 | 101,412 | 105,867 |
| July 2026 | 4.5% | 4,796 | 102,269 | 107,065 |
| June 2026 | 4.4% | 4,700 | 101,411 | 106,111 |
| May 2026 | 4.1% | 4,328 | 101,512 | 105,840 |
| April 2026 | 4.0% | 4,205 | 101,769 | 105,974 |
| March 2026 | 4.4% | 4,695 | 101,749 | 106,444 |
| February 2026 | 4.6% | 4,841 | 101,499 | 106,340 |
| January 2026 | 4.7% | 5,052 | 102,026 | 107,078 |
| December 2025 | 4.0% | 4,286 | 101,919 | 106,205 |
| November 2025 | 4.5% | 4,743 | 101,822 | 106,565 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.9% | 4,224 | 102,990 | 107,214 |
| August 2025 | 4.2% | 4,490 | 102,678 | 107,168 |
| July 2025 | 4.1% | 4,427 | 104,131 | 108,558 |
| June 2025 | 4.0% | 4,254 | 103,421 | 107,675 |
| May 2025 | 3.8% | 4,110 | 103,094 | 107,204 |
| April 2025 | 3.5% | 3,711 | 103,569 | 107,280 |
| March 2025 | 3.8% | 4,095 | 103,121 | 107,216 |
| February 2025 | 3.8% | 4,101 | 102,708 | 106,809 |
| January 2025 | 3.9% | 4,140 | 102,967 | 107,107 |
| December 2024 | 3.3% | 3,509 | 103,048 | 106,557 |
| November 2024 | 3.7% | 3,919 | 103,117 | 107,036 |
| October 2024 | 3.5% | 3,736 | 104,006 | 107,742 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.0% | 4,235 | 102,947 | 107,182 |
| 2024 | 3.5% | 3,731 | 104,134 | 107,865 |
| 2023 | 3.2% | 3,486 | 104,678 | 108,164 |
| 2022 | 3.4% | 3,607 | 102,455 | 106,062 |
| 2021 | 5.7% | 6,068 | 100,044 | 106,112 |
| 2020 | 9.2% | 10,067 | 99,167 | 109,234 |
| 2019 | 3.5% | 3,808 | 106,017 | 109,825 |
| 2018 | 3.7% | 4,069 | 106,052 | 110,121 |
| 2017 | 4.6% | 5,049 | 105,914 | 110,963 |
| 2016 | 5.3% | 5,789 | 104,103 | 109,892 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Norfolk City Clerk of the Circuit Court?
- George Edward Schaefer, III (Democratic) is the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Norfolk City, Virginia.
- Who is the Norfolk City Commissioner of the Revenue?
- Blythe A. Scott is the Commissioner of the Revenue of Norfolk City, Virginia.
- Who is the Norfolk City Commonwealth's Attorney?
- Ramin Fatehi is the Commonwealth's Attorney of Norfolk City, Virginia.
- Who is the Norfolk City Sheriff?
- Joseph P. "Joe" Baron is the Sheriff of Norfolk City, Virginia.
- Who is the Norfolk City Treasurer?
- Daun Sessoms Hester is the Treasurer of Norfolk City, Virginia.
- Who are the Norfolk City commissioners?
- Martin Anthony Thomas, Jr (City Council Member, Ward 1); Courtney Railey Doyle (City Council Member, Ward 2); Mamie Beatrice Johnson (City Council Member, Ward 3); John Elliot Paige (City Council Member, Ward 4); Thomas Richard Smigiel, Jr. (City Council Member, Ward 5); Jeremy D. McGee (City Council Member, Superward 6); Carlos J. Clanton (City Council Member, Superward 7); Kenneth Cooper Alexander (Mayor).
- Who is on the Norfolk City School Board?
- Adale Marie Martin (Ward 1); Tanya K. Bhasin (Ward 2); Jodi M. Slaughter (Ward 3); Tiffany Renee Moore-Buffaloe (Ward 4); Ken D. Paulson (Ward 5); Sarah E. DiCalogero (Superward 6); Alfreda A. Thomas (Superward 7).
- What is the population of Norfolk City?
- About 233,596 people, with a median age of 32.7; the median household income is $66,109 and 16.5% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Norfolk City?
- 4.2% in September 2026 (preliminary): 4,457 people unemployed in a labor force of 105,653, against 3.9% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Norfolk City?
- 5 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 municipal, 1 school district and 3 special district governments.
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