VBCCO Academy Session 2 - Learn about interacting with City of Virginia Beach Government!
What You’ll Learn
I. How Local Government Works – Roles & Hierarchy
Who actually makes the decisions? How do departments feed into executive management? Where do elected officials fit into the process?
II. Communicating with Executive Management & Elected Officials
Learn strategies used by seasoned civic leaders to ensure your message is clear, effective, and taken seriously.
What gets attention? What gets ignored? Why?
III. Agenda Review & Introduction to the Legislative Process
Understand how City Council agendas are built, what citizens should look for, and how early engagement changes outcomes.
IV. Open Q&A
Bring your questions—big or small. If it affects taxpayers, it’s worth asking.
January 29, 2026 at Bow Creek Recreation Center -
https://mailchi.mp/vbcco.org/september-17445233
