The City Council is set to convene on Wednesday, with the primary agenda item being the formal vote on Hampton’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The council plans to vote during its 6:30 p.m. legislative session on the final version of the city manager’s recommended budget. This budget was developed with contributions from residents through meetings, an online survey, and two public hearings.
Last week, the council decided to advance the budget for approval, allowing for possible amendments following Governor Glenn Youngkin’s veto of a grant intended for Safer Communities and Community Violence Reduction, which would have allocated $2.5 million to Hampton.
In addition to the budget vote, the legislative session will address re-zoning and use permit applications. Prior to this session, a regular work meeting will occur at 1 p.m., including further discussion on the proposed budget before evening voting. Afternoon briefings will cover topics such as homelessness and housing instability, the Downtown Public Safety Action Plan, and a proposed camping and storage ordinance.
At 5:30 p.m., preceding the legislative session, there will be a ceremonial Spotlight session recognizing Hampton City Schools students who are earning associate degrees alongside their high school diplomas through a dual enrollment program.
All three meetings are scheduled in chambers on City Hall’s eighth floor. They will be broadcasted on local stations Cox 47 and Verizon 22 and streamed live at hampton.gov/livetv.
The public is encouraged to attend these meetings. Those wishing to speak at the legislative session can sign up one hour before it starts until 6:30 p.m. More details and full agendas are available online.
