Vice Mayor· 2008-2028
S.Z. "Debbie" Ritter
Chesapeake
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 2:20
- Avg per meeting
- 0:28
- Segments
- 26
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Top issues during term (8)(General)
Deep Creek Bridge Traffic and Safety Concerns
Dependent on future capital improvement or camera installation costs.
early voting
It doesn't cost you a dime, though widespread early voting can sometimes help the city save a bit on election-day overhead.
Local Cannabis Zoning Framework
Potential future local tax revenues and regulatory oversight costs.
animal cruelty registry
It'll cost a bit of city money to set up and maintain the database, but it keeps pets out of pricey shelter and vet care resulting from abuse.
natural gas infrastructure approval
While exact project costs weren't highlighted, investments in energy infrastructure typically impact utility rates and regional economic development.
rezoning approval
Nearby homeowners could see their property values take a hit now that heavy industry is moving into the neighborhood.
candidate profile
Elected officials influence local tax rates and city spending, meaning Whitaker's platform could eventually affect your wallet.
ethics and governance
It's a small hit for now, but using paid city staff for personal errands wastes taxpayer money.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Ritter was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds – $39,295,000
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…
Economic Development Investment Grant for MEB General Contractors
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHESAPEAKE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION,” SECTION 2-620.12, TO MODIFY THE COMPOSITION OF THE TOWING ADVISORY BOARD, TO REFLECT STATUTORY CHANGES IN THE 2026 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Zoning Ordinance Amendment Initiation - General Assembly Updates
Declaration of TIF Surpluses and General Fund Transfer (Item 4B)
Voting record (1)(General)
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