Richard W. “Rick” West

Rick West is Chesapeake’s mayor, with a current term listed by the city through December 31, 2028. His route to the mayor’s office began on City Council in 2008. He became mayor in 2017 and subsequently won election to the office. His education includes degrees in secondary education, educational administration and educational leadership, following graduation from Great Bridge High School.

West’s official biography also identifies regional transportation and economic-development responsibilities. Those connections matter because commuting, major road investments and regional employment do not stop at Chesapeake’s boundary. For residents, the mayor’s office is a place to raise citywide priorities and questions about how Chesapeake works with neighboring communities.

A useful message identifies the project, service or proposed council action involved and explains the requested outcome. For a public hearing, review the agenda and supporting documents before commenting. The city’s council directory supplies his office contact information; its meeting materials provide the record of decisions. The mayor’s office is distinct from the administrative departments responsible for handling individual service requests.

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