Civic Innovations

11/22/2025

Congratulations to the residents of Pughsville, who have fought for so many years to have this boundary issue resolved. With civic leaders Pamela Brandy and Carolyn White, the residents of Pughsville continued to speak up until they were finally heard. The cities of Suffolk and Chesapeake did an excellent job working together and finally, working with the residents of Pughsville.

The cities worked to do so in the 1990s, but halted during water rights lawsuits.

09/15/2025

Learn how to connect with your government representatives in this class taught by former VA Delegate Karen Greenhalgh and her policy advisor Zachary Sykes. Offered through VB Public Schools Adult Education program. Be Informed, Be Involved, Be Heard

09/09/2025

Video of the Suffolk Sheriff Forum, with all three candidates, is now on YouTube. Thank you Suffolk for submitting questions and being involved. We had a huge turnout for the candidates!

All three candidates participated in a Forum organized and hosted by Civic Innovations on August 30th. Opening statements, the 12 questions, and closing stat...

08/31/2025

Trump is considering an EO concerning mail-in ballots. Join our discussion as we consider the Constitution and applicable court cases.

President Trump says he is working on an executive order to control mail-in ballots. Can the rules be changed by Presidential Executive Order, by Congress, ...

08/22/2025

Forum: Three Candidates for Suffolk Sheriff, all confirmed to attend- free & open to the public

August 30, 2025, Saturday Doors open 5:30 pm, Forum 6:00—8:00 pm Refreshments follow as attendees meet with candidates Venue: Magnolia Methodist Church, 1764 Wilroy Road, Suffolk Download the flyer here! Suffolk Decides 2025 Sheriff See Google Map Directions to the Venue location!

06/06/2025

237 years ago today, Patrick Henry gave a strong warning for America, an argument that fueled the drive for our Bill of Rights. What do you think of Henry’s speech?

On June 5th, 1788- 237 years ago today - Patrick Henry gave a chilling speech at the Virginia Ratifying Convention, warning that the newly proposed U.S. Co...