Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth City: 21 seats on 7 elected bodies. 7 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of Supervisors (counties) or City Council (cities)
Portsmouth City Council
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| City Council Member, At Large | Mark A. Hugel Independent source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| City Council Member, At Large | Vernon Lamont Tillage, Jr Independent source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| City Council Member, At Large | William Bill E. Moody, Jr Independent source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| City Council Member, At Large | Yolanda C. "Edmonds" Thomas source | |
| City Council Member, At Large | Kathryn W. "Kitty" Bryant source | |
| City Council Member, At Large | William Smith "Bill" Dodson, Jr. source | |
| Mayor | Shannon E. Glover source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Cynthia P. Morrison Democratic source |
| Commissioner of the Revenue | F. D. "Frankie" Edmondson source |
| Commonwealth's Attorney | Stephanie N. Morales source |
| Sheriff | Michael A. Moore source |
| Treasurer | Paige D. Cherry source |
School Board
Portsmouth City School Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| School Board Member, At Large | Tamara Lorraine Shewmake source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, At Large | Cardell Columbus Patillo, Jr. source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, At Large | Melvin Cotton, Jr source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, At Large | Quniana Dyshawn Futrell source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, At Large | Lateacia A. Sessoms source | |
| School Board Member, At Large | Jaclyn T. "Jackie" Walker source | |
| School Board Member, At Large | LaKeesha S. "Klu" Atkinson source | |
| School Board Member, At Large | Irene S. Boone source | |
| School Board Member, At Large | Arnette D. "Love" McSwain source |
How many local governments Portsmouth City has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 2 local governments in Portsmouth 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) | 0 | 1 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 1 | 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth City
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 5.4% · White 35.4% · Black 50.2% · Asian 1.6% · Other or more than one race 7.4% (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 Portsmouth City
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.7% | 2,036 | 41,224 | 43,260 |
| August 2026 | 4.6% | 2,001 | 41,297 | 43,298 |
| July 2026 | 4.9% | 2,146 | 41,631 | 43,777 |
| June 2026 | 4.7% | 2,053 | 41,256 | 43,309 |
| May 2026 | 4.4% | 1,903 | 41,270 | 43,173 |
| April 2026 | 4.4% | 1,905 | 41,398 | 43,303 |
| March 2026 | 4.8% | 2,103 | 41,441 | 43,544 |
| February 2026 | 4.9% | 2,115 | 41,360 | 43,475 |
| January 2026 | 5.0% | 2,180 | 41,587 | 43,767 |
| December 2025 | 4.3% | 1,887 | 41,561 | 43,448 |
| November 2025 | 4.8% | 2,093 | 41,494 | 43,587 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.4% | 1,931 | 41,969 | 43,900 |
| August 2025 | 4.5% | 1,975 | 41,790 | 43,765 |
| July 2025 | 4.3% | 1,899 | 42,399 | 44,298 |
| June 2025 | 4.2% | 1,830 | 42,081 | 43,911 |
| May 2025 | 4.1% | 1,790 | 41,942 | 43,732 |
| April 2025 | 3.8% | 1,646 | 42,135 | 43,781 |
| March 2025 | 4.1% | 1,782 | 41,966 | 43,748 |
| February 2025 | 4.1% | 1,792 | 41,836 | 43,628 |
| January 2025 | 4.3% | 1,893 | 41,932 | 43,825 |
| December 2024 | 3.9% | 1,696 | 41,992 | 43,688 |
| November 2024 | 4.1% | 1,816 | 42,025 | 43,841 |
| October 2024 | 3.8% | 1,686 | 42,375 | 44,061 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.3% | 1,865 | 41,919 | 43,784 |
| 2024 | 3.8% | 1,686 | 42,383 | 44,069 |
| 2023 | 3.5% | 1,536 | 42,686 | 44,222 |
| 2022 | 3.7% | 1,620 | 41,603 | 43,223 |
| 2021 | 6.6% | 2,846 | 40,523 | 43,369 |
| 2020 | 10.0% | 4,421 | 39,813 | 44,234 |
| 2019 | 4.0% | 1,736 | 42,116 | 43,852 |
| 2018 | 4.2% | 1,837 | 41,981 | 43,818 |
| 2017 | 5.4% | 2,368 | 41,586 | 43,954 |
| 2016 | 6.3% | 2,711 | 40,640 | 43,351 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Portsmouth City Clerk of the Circuit Court?
- Cynthia P. Morrison (Democratic) is the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Portsmouth City, Virginia.
- Who is the Portsmouth City Commissioner of the Revenue?
- F. D. "Frankie" Edmondson is the Commissioner of the Revenue of Portsmouth City, Virginia.
- Who is the Portsmouth City Commonwealth's Attorney?
- Stephanie N. Morales is the Commonwealth's Attorney of Portsmouth City, Virginia.
- Who is the Portsmouth City Sheriff?
- Michael A. Moore is the Sheriff of Portsmouth City, Virginia.
- Who is the Portsmouth City Treasurer?
- Paige D. Cherry is the Treasurer of Portsmouth City, Virginia.
- Who are the Portsmouth City commissioners?
- Mark A. Hugel (City Council Member, At Large); Vernon Lamont Tillage, Jr (City Council Member, At Large); William Bill E. Moody, Jr (City Council Member, At Large); Yolanda C. "Edmonds" Thomas (City Council Member, At Large); Kathryn W. "Kitty" Bryant (City Council Member, At Large); William Smith "Bill" Dodson, Jr. (City Council Member, At Large); Shannon E. Glover (Mayor).
- Who is on the Portsmouth City School Board?
- Tamara Lorraine Shewmake (At Large); Cardell Columbus Patillo, Jr. (At Large); Melvin Cotton, Jr (At Large); Quniana Dyshawn Futrell (At Large); Lateacia A. Sessoms (At Large); Jaclyn T. "Jackie" Walker (At Large); LaKeesha S. "Klu" Atkinson (At Large); Irene S. Boone (At Large); Arnette D. "Love" McSwain (At Large).
- What is the population of Portsmouth City?
- About 97,190 people, with a median age of 35.9; the median household income is $60,491 and 17.3% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Portsmouth City?
- 4.7% in September 2026 (preliminary): 2,036 people unemployed in a labor force of 43,260, against 4.4% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Portsmouth City?
- 2 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 municipal and 1 special district governments.
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