Real estate, hospitality industries pour money into campaign opposed to 10-1 voting system in Virginia Beach

Letters for Sept. 3: ‘Big money’ influencing change to Virginia Beach voting

Big money Signs are popping up all over Virginia Beach exhorting people to oppose the 10-1 voting system to protect their right to vote. George Orwell would be impressed by this Newspeak. Beach voters will choose between the 10-1 system: 10 districts electing their own member of council and all voting for mayor. Or the 7-3-1 system, seven districts electing a member of council, three council members elected at-large, and all voting for the mayor…

Signs pop up in favor of and in opposition to Virginia Beach's 10-1 referendum

Signs in favor and not in favor of a referendum on the ballot for Virginia Beach this November have begun appearing around the city.This November, the referendum will ask voters how they would prefer to see the city's election system run.In Virginia Beach, voters can choose to vote "yes" in favor of a 10-1 system or "no" in favor of a 7-3-1 system.Watch previous coverage: Dozens show up for town hall to discuss Virginia Beach's 10-1 voting syste…

Real estate, hospitality industries pour money into campaign opposed to 10-1 voting system in Virginia Beach

Tourism and real estate industries heavily fund opposition to Virginia Beach's 10-1 voting system, with 'Every Vote Counts' amassing $240,000 in donations.