City Council Members

Chesapeake's Mayor and City Council members are elected "at large" by Chesapeake citizens. Effective July 1, 2021, elections are held in November every two years.

The terms of Council Members C. Jeff Bunn, E.R. "Jeff"  Jefferies, Jr., Amanda L. Newins, Ella P. Ward, and Daniel W. Whitaker will expire in 2026.

The terms of Mayor Richard W. "Rick" West, Vice Mayor S.Z. "Debbie" Ritter, and Council Members Patricia Y. "Pat" King, , and Les Smith, Jr. will expire in 2028. 

City Council Members

  1. Mayor Rick West

    Dr. Richard W. "Rick" West

    Mayor
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  1. Council Member Debbie Ritter

    S.Z. "Debbie" Ritter

    Vice Mayor
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  1. Council Member C. Jeff Bunn

    C. Jeff Bunn

    Council Member
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  1. Council Member Jefferies

    E.R. "Jeff" Jefferies, Jr.

    Council Member
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  1. Council Member Patricia "Pat" King, MD

    Patricia Y. "Pat" King, MD

    Council Member
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  1. Council Member Amanda L. Newins

    Amanda L. Newins

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  1. Council Member Les Smith, Jr.

    Les Smith, Jr.

    Council Member
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  1. Council Member Ella Ward

    Dr. Ella P. Ward

    Council Member
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  1. Council Member Daniel W. Whitaker

    Daniel W. Whitaker

    Council Member
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