Council Member· 2006-2026
Ella P. Ward
Chesapeake
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- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 1:43:02
- Avg per meeting
- 3:58
- Segments
- 1629
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Top issues during term (17)(Development)
Carlton Park Residential Development
Generates private investment and includes school mitigation contributions of $1,000 per dwelling unit.
Townes at Rivercrest Development
Increases local tax base and private capital investment in the Rivercrest area.
Viridian Reserve North Residential Development & Infrastructure
Property values and infrastructure maintenance costs for surrounding neighborhoods are at stake.
Hyperscale Data Center Development & Community Transparency
Potential increased utility infrastructure costs and long-term impacts on local water and energy grids.
HOME-ARP reallocation for Heron's Landing HVAC and eviction prevention
$900,000 in federal HOME-ARP funds reallocated between projects.
Deep Creek strategic land acquisition
$185,000 from the city's high priority one-time account.
Gratitude Farms Banquet Hall Proposal
Will generate commercial tax revenue for the city and private income for the owners, but neighboring property owners fear negative impacts on their property values.
Millstone Energy Center Battery Storage Proposal
The project would have significantly increased local tax revenue while providing power grid stability.
Bedford Street and Maxwell Street Commercial Traffic Impacts
Private property investment by the applicant to bring the site into compliance with city standards.
Municipal Property Acquisitions for City Offices and Registrar
Approximately $7.9 million appropriated from the high-priority one-time account.
Proposed Royal Farms Development in Western Branch
Loss of projected commercial tax revenue from the rejected gas station project.
Mears Creek Residential Subdivision
Private investment by the developer for new housing infrastructure with no direct municipal capital outlay.
economic development
This expansion brings fresh capital into the local economy, boosting city tax revenues and supporting local businesses.
Greenbrier Copper Processing Facility
Brings substantial manufacturing investment and high-paying jobs to the local economy.
Planning Commission Bylaws Revision
None directly, though streamlining processes reduces staff and legal resource expenditures.
Bainbridge Boulevard Infill Housing
Private investment in residential infill development.
Bethany Baptist Readiness Academy Daycare Permit
Minimal impact, dependent on private operational costs and municipal water testing coordination.
Decisions during term (13)
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE FOURTH AMENDMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 AND FISCAL YEAR 2027 COMMUNITY SERVICES PERFORMANCE CONTRACT WITH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL…
PLN-REZ-2026-004 PROJECT: Royal Farms APPLICANT/OWNER: Two Farms, Inc. AGENCY: Williams Mullen PROPOSAL: Amend the existing proffers to update the approved general development plan, eliminate the proposed automobile repair facility, and…
Terrell Cuffee – Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Economic Development Investment Grant for MEB General Contractors
PLN-REZ-2026-001 PROJECT: Townes at Rivercrest APPLICANTS/OWNERS: BOIweek25 LLC, Deep Creek Commons LLC, Chesapeake Land Development LLC AGENCY: Land Planning Solutions PROPOSAL: A zoning reclassification of approximately 5.49 acres from…
Farley Perkins – Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Grant Application for Port Infrastructure Development Program
Economic Development Authority – 1 vacancy
Economic Development Investment Grant for Trolley House Refreshments (Item 9)
Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority – 1 appointment
Economic Development Authority – 1 vacancy
PLN-REZ-2025-009 PROJECT: Viridian Reserve North APPLICANT: Kroll Residential, Inc. OWNER: Draughon Development Group, LLC AGENCY: Williams Mullen PROPOSAL: A conditional zoning reclassification of approximately 25.3 acres from A-1,…
PLN-PUDM-2025-001 PROJECT: Scenic Heights PUD Modification APPLICANT: NVR INC OWNER: NVR INC and JCB LLC AGENCY: Williams Mullen PROPOSAL: A modification to the Scenic Heights PUD to alter the development timeline for the required…
Voting record (2)(Development)
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