Leroy Bennett

Leroy Bennett represents Cypress Borough on Suffolk City Council, with a current term ending December 31, 2026. His council service began with Nansemond Borough in 1996; he later represented Cypress beginning in 2014. The city’s biography records earlier periods as vice mayor and leadership with Suffolk’s economic-development and housing authorities.

Bennett also brings a shipbuilding and military background. He retired as a general foreman at Newport News Shipbuilding and served in the Navy. His listed public responsibilities include public safety and regional planning. Those experiences connect local governance with employment, housing and infrastructure—subjects residents often encounter together when evaluating growth.

Cypress residents can find his official contact information and the borough map on the city website. When raising a concern, identify the location or agenda item and explain what action or information is needed. A direct contact can accompany participation in the public council process. The current roster and an apparent incoming election result describe different periods; Bennett remains the serving representative until the lawful change of office.

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