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Mayor· 2016-2028

Jimmy Gray

Hampton

About

Jimmy Gray's campaign focuses heavily on addressing key community issues such as homelessness and climate change. His platform centers on proactive local governance to tackle these pressing environmental and social challenges in Hampton.

Campaign promises (2)

  • public-safety
    The candidate aims to focus on addressing homelessness in Hampton.
  • environment
    The candidate wants to prioritize climate change initiatives for the city.

At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
4
Total speaking time
4:35
Avg per meeting
1:09
Segments
65

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Top issues during term (11)(Public Safety)

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Special Event Permitting and Neighborhood Infrastructure Concerns

Staff is reviewing special event fee structures and conducting ongoing infrastructure studies for the Shell Road corridor.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Citizens Police Advisory Group Appointment Delayed

critical↑Jul 2026[7]

Police Division Crime Statistics and Technology

Supported by prior budget allocations for Axon platform expansion and public safety technology.

high↓Jun 2026[7]

Feral Cat Management and Animal Control Staffing

Hampton contributes over $1.15 million annually to the regional shelter.

critical↓Feb 2026[5]

Revised Camping and Storage on Public Property Ordinance

Potential costs associated with increased social services, emergency housing, and legal enforcement.

critical↓May 2026[4]

Pharaoh's Hookah Bar Neighborhood Impacts

Potential costs associated with increased police patrols or parking enforcement signage.

critical↓Feb 2026[3]

Southern Comfort Use Permit Revocation

Impacts operational flexibility and revenue potential for the local restaurant and lounge.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Performance Evaluation of Appointed City Officials

Direct financial impacts depend on subsequent employment contract adjustments or merit considerations resulting from the evaluations.

high↓Sep 2026[2]

police leadership change

There's no immediate hit to your wallet, though the search and potential buyout for a new chief could shift some administrative funds around.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Flock Automated Surveillance Cameras

City expenditure on public surveillance contracts.

medium↓Sep 2023[0]

police leadership appointment

Standard administrative costs apply for the appointment, with no unexpected budget hits to taxpayers.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Gray was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Public Safety.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.

In the news (1)