2027 General Assembly Legislative Priorities
Summary
Hampton's wish list for the General Assembly includes stronger building code enforcement across property sales, local control over vape shops, Menhaden conservation advocacy, group home zoning flexibility, renewal of the 1% tourism sales tax, and photo speed enforcement on dangerous streets. Council adopts it ahead of a Nov. 12 delegation breakfast.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Renewing the 1% tourism sales tax would keep funding tourism projects that support the local economy.
Residents get safer streets, better code enforcement, and tourism-funded amenities.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Virginia trick-or-treat age limits could be lifted by next Halloween
Legislation brought in the General Assembly this year aims to amend loitering codes to lessen the trick-or-treat age requirements. The bill must pass two years in a row, and if approved again next session, trick-or-treating could be open to…
City Council Work Session — October 28, 2026
Hampton's wish list for the General Assembly includes stronger building code enforcement across property sales, local control over vape shops, Menhaden conservation advocacy, group home zoning flexibility, renewal of the 1% tourism sales tax, and photo speed enforcement on dangerous streets. Council adopts it ahead of a Nov. 12 delegation breakfast.
Hampton City Council scheduled to vote on 2027 legislative priorities
Hampton City Council scheduled to vote on 2027 legislative priorities at upcoming City Council meeting
City Council Work Session — September 9, 2026
The city is preparing its legislative package for the 2027 General Assembly session, focusing on pop-up events, speed cameras, cemetery access, and disabled veteran tax exemptions. Council members also requested adding support for Menhaden fish conservation.
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