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Campaign Updates

Aaron T. Weaver campaign graphic presenting the priority: A better business mix.

Business Clustering: Growth With Purpose

We support businesses. We also deserve a plan for how our city grows. My concern is the concentration of the same types of businesses in one area. Read my policy on mapping concentrations, hearing what neighborhoods need, and reviewing clear, fair standards. Watch my December 10, 2025 council remarks: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WgAc0pZ7eqM

October 15, 2026 at 11:05:00 AM

Lower rate, higher bill: an illustrative FY2023 to FY2027 comparison using roughly 33 percent assessment growth and a rate decline of roughly 3.4 percent.

Lower Rate. Higher Bill. Check the Facts.

Following the Northampton forum, I’m sharing the full tax picture: Hampton’s rates, residential assessments, a dollar example and the city sources. I know the numbers because I’ve been involved. Watch my recorded Council remarks on taxes, employee pay and budget priorities, with links to the official minutes. Thank you, Northampton and Aberdeen. Read the facts and watch the record: https://www.aarontweaver.com/post/hampton-tax-facts-and-city-council-budget-record

October 7, 2026 at 10:00:00 AM

Black and gold Aaron T. Weaver early voting graphic: 5,614 ballots through October 5, including 3,575 in person and 2,039 by mail; 2,681 more than VPAP’s displayed 2022 comparison. Thank you, Hampton.

Hampton Early Voting Update — October 6

Hampton, thank you for showing up!

Through October 5, we’ve cast 5,614 early ballots—2,681 more than VPAP’s displayed 2022 comparison.

Thank you to everyone who has voted and encouraged someone else to come out. Let’s keep that momentum going!

Haven’t voted yet? Make your plan and bring a friend or family member. I’m asking for one of your three votes for Hampton City Council—you’ll find my name last in the City Council section.

Residents First. Growth with Purpose. Public Clarity.

AaronTWeaver.com

#HamptonVA #HamptonVirginia #EarlyVoting #AaronWeaver #HamptonCityCouncil

October 6, 2026 at 9:54:37 AM

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Black-background Aaron T. Weaver for Hampton City Council graphic with gold and white text. Hampton early voting is up 108.3% compared with the same point in 2022. At 40 days before Election Day: 1,837 ballots in 2026 and 882 in 2022, an increase of 955. Includes in-person and mail-in ballots. An early snapshot, not a final turnout forecast. Source: VPAP. Residents First. Growth with Purpose. Public Clarity. AaronTWeaver.com. Authorized and Paid for by Friends of Aaron Weaver.

Hampton Early Voting Is Off to a Strong Start

Hampton, more of our neighbors are voting early compared with the same point in 2022. Let’s keep that participation going.

City Council makes decisions that affect our homes, our taxes, and the services we depend on. Your vote helps decide who makes those decisions.

Already voted? Help someone you know make their plan. Still planning? Check your registration and voting information:
https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

Find your Election Day polling place:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/polling-place-lookup/

The graphic compares in-person and mail-in ballots at 40 days before Election Day. This is an early snapshot, not a final turnout forecast.

Source: VPAP
https://www.vpap.org/elections/early-voting/2026-november-general-election/locality-hampton-city-va/

Residents First. Growth with Purpose. Public Clarity.

Aaron T. Weaver for Hampton City Council
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Authorized and Paid for by Friends of Aaron Weaver.

September 25, 2026 at 11:59:26 AM

Black, white, and gold Aaron T. Weaver for Hampton City Council card. Quote: “Their exemplary service reminds us of the fundamental purpose of public office: to serve, listen, and act in the best interest of the community.” Attributed to Aaron T. Weaver. September 17 countdown: 1 day until early voting begins September 18, 2026. AaronTWeaver.com/join. Authorized and Paid for by Friends of Aaron Weaver.

Public Office Means Public Service

Public office comes with a duty to the people we serve.

That means listening when the conversation gets uncomfortable. Explaining decisions that affect your home and your paycheck. And following through after the election is over.

“Their exemplary service reminds us of the fundamental purpose of public office: to serve, listen, and act in the best interest of the community.”
— Aaron T. Weaver, Hampton City Council public comment, April 24, 2024

These words reflect the standard I believe we should expect from anyone asking for our vote, including me.

SEPTEMBER 17 COUNTDOWN: 1 DAY UNTIL EARLY VOTING
Early voting runs September 18–October 31, 2026.
101 Kings Way, Hampton.
Regular weekday hours: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Election Day: November 3, 2026.

Make your plan to vote Aaron T. Weaver for Hampton City Council.

Check your voter registration:
https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

Find your Election Day polling place:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/polling-place-lookup/

Full voting schedule and weekend hours:
https://www.hampton.gov/263/Voter-Registrar

Join the campaign:
https://www.AaronTWeaver.com/join

Residents First. Growth with Purpose. Public Clarity.

September 17, 2026 at 8:00:00 AM

Aaron T. Weaver for Hampton City Council. Quote: “We will keep showing up. We will keep fighting. We will continue to do the work not because it’s easy, but because it’s right.” Attributed to Aaron T. Weaver. 2 days until early voting begins September 18, 2026. AaronTWeaver.com/join. Authorized and Paid for by Friends of Aaron Weaver.

We Will Keep Showing Up

Your community deserves someone who stays with the work.

When I spoke about a school’s forgotten legacy, I spoke about the students, their stories, and a community that deserved recognition. Restoring trust takes continued work, even after the first step forward.

That commitment is what I bring to Hampton City Council. The biggest indicator of what I will do is what I’ve done.

Watch the full remarks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKcphgyO9Lc

2 DAYS UNTIL EARLY VOTING
Begins Friday, September 18, 2026.
101 Kings Way, Hampton.
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Early voting ends October 31. Election Day is November 3.

Make your plan to vote Aaron T. Weaver for Hampton City Council.

Check your voter registration:
https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

Find your Election Day polling place:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/polling-place-lookup/

Full voting schedule, weekend hours, and registrar information:
https://www.hampton.gov/263/Voter-Registrar

Join the campaign:
https://AaronTWeaver.com/join

Residents First. Growth with Purpose. Public Clarity.

#AaronTWeaver #HamptonVA #HamptonCityCouncil

September 16, 2026 at 8:00:00 AM

Aaron T. Weaver speaking at the Hampton City Council podium in a black, white, and gold campaign graphic. Quote: We the people in Hampton are somebody. Three days until early voting begins September 18, 2026. Aaron T. Weaver for Hampton City Council. AaronTWeaver.com/join. Authorized and Paid for by Friends of Aaron Weaver.

We the People in Hampton Are Somebody

What happens when an elected official violates the public’s trust? Hampton residents deserve a clear answer.

I submitted a FOIA request, brought that question before Hampton City Council, and called for clearer accountability rules and safeguards for city employees and residents. I also challenged the dismissal of people who had spoken up for their neighborhood.

That is what Public Clarity means to me: understandable rules, meaningful protections, and action residents can see.

The biggest indicator of what I will do is what I’ve done. Watch my remarks, share the record, and make your plan to vote Aaron T. Weaver for Hampton City Council.

Watch the full video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeJFeq4BWI0

3 DAYS UNTIL EARLY VOTING
Begins Friday, September 18, 2026
101 Kings Way, Hampton
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Early voting ends October 31. See the registrar’s schedule for additional weekend hours.

Check your voter registration:
https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

Find your Election Day polling place:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/polling-place-lookup/

Full voting schedule and registrar information:
https://www.hampton.gov/263/Voter-Registrar

Join the campaign:
https://AaronTWeaver.com/join

Residents First. Growth with Purpose. Public Clarity.

#AaronTWeaver #HamptonVA #HamptonCityCouncil

September 15, 2026 at 8:00:00 AM

Black, white, and gold Aaron T. Weaver for Hampton City Council graphic. Quote: This fight is for every community in the city to not only be heard but to see real change. Four days until early voting begins September 18, 2026. AaronTWeaver.com/join. Authorized and Paid for by Friends of Aaron Weaver.

This Fight Is for Every Community

Your neighborhood deserves a voice before decisions are made.

At Hampton City Council, I challenged plans for industrial development on former school property. Residents had asked for housing. I pointed to other city land sales supporting housing and questioned why our neighborhood’s request was being dismissed.

That is what Residents First and Growth with Purpose mean to me: hear the people who live there, explain the choices, and consider the solutions they bring.

The biggest indicator of what I will do is what I’ve done. Watch the record, share it, and make your plan to vote Aaron T. Weaver for Hampton City Council.

Watch the full video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bh5_q2JpFg

4 DAYS UNTIL EARLY VOTING
Begins Friday, September 18, 2026
101 Kings Way, Hampton
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Early voting ends October 31. See the registrar’s schedule for additional weekend hours.

Check your voter registration:
https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

Find your Election Day polling place:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/polling-place-lookup/

Full voting schedule and registrar information:
https://www.hampton.gov/263/Voter-Registrar

Join the campaign:
https://AaronTWeaver.com/join

Residents First. Growth with Purpose. Public Clarity.

#AaronTWeaver #HamptonVA #HamptonCityCouncil

September 14, 2026 at 8:00:00 AM

Black, white, and gold graphic marking five days until early voting begins September 18, 2026. Aaron T. Weaver quote: Taking under advisement cannot be the end of the conversation. Hampton City Council. AaronTWeaver.com.

Taking Under Advisement Cannot Be the End of the Conversation

Residents deserve answers—not an issue left unresolved.

At Hampton City Council, I pressed for action on safety concerns, publication of the poverty-study findings, and clarity about Hampton Aquaplex’s financial responsibilities. That’s the accountability I’m running to bring to the council table.

Watch my remarks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGEms94m2zY

Early voting begins September 18 at 101 Kings Way, Hampton. Regular weekday hours: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Check your voter registration and find your assigned Election Day polling place:
https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

Early-voting details and registrar:
https://www.hampton.gov/263/Voter-Registrar

Get involved:
https://AaronTWeaver.com/join

Watch the record. Share it. Make your plan to vote for Aaron T. Weaver for Hampton City Council.

#AaronTWeaver #HamptonVA #HamptonCityCouncil

September 13, 2026 at 8:00:00 AM

Aaron T. Weaver speaking at the Hampton City Council podium. Quote: The podium is not luxury; it’s justice made of wood and metal. And justice must never be optional. Black and gold graphic marking six days until early voting begins September 18, 2026.

A Podium Is More Than Furniture

A podium is more than furniture. It’s where residents stand, speak, and hold their government accountable.

My public comments on podium access show what I stand for: a Hampton City Council that makes room for the people it serves.

Watch the remarks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TP_iPxg-qE&t=262s

Six days until early voting begins September 18 at 101 Kings Way, Hampton.

Check your voter registration: https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

Find your Election Day polling place: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/polling-place-lookup/

Early-voting hours and registrar information: https://www.hampton.gov/263/Voter-Registrar

Join us: https://www.aarontweaver.com/join

Share the record. Make your voting plan. Vote Aaron T. Weaver for Hampton City Council.

#AaronTWeaver #HamptonVA #HamptonCityCouncil

September 12, 2026 at 8:00:00 AM

Aaron T. Weaver quote: Government can’t move in pennies while assessments move in percentages. Black, white, and gold flyer marking seven days until early voting begins September 18, 2026.

Hampton Property Taxes: What Happens to Your Bill?

A lower tax rate can still leave you with a higher bill.

In my Hampton property-tax breakdown, I ask the question that matters at your kitchen table: what are you actually paying? Rising assessments belong in that conversation.

Watch the breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjw2YWFB-Ik

7 days until early voting begins September 18. Vote early at 101 Kings Way, Hampton; regular weekday hours are 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Early voting ends October 31. Election Day: November 3.

Voting details: https://www.hampton.gov/263/Voter-Registrar
Join the campaign: https://www.aarontweaver.com/join

The biggest indicator of what I will do is what I’ve done. Share this post and make your plan to vote Aaron T. Weaver for Hampton City Council.

#AaronTWeaver #HamptonVA #HamptonCityCouncil

September 11, 2026 at 8:00:00 AM

Black, white, and gold quote graphic attributed to Aaron T. Weaver for Hampton City Council: Hampton deserves leadership that listens early, sees the pattern, and acts before residents pay the price. September 10, 2026 post marking eight days until early voting begins on September 18, 2026.

Listen Early. Act Before Residents Pay the Price.

“Hampton deserves leadership that listens early, sees the pattern, and acts before residents pay the price.”
— Aaron T. Weaver

8 days until early voting begins: September 18, 2026.

September 10, 2026 at 8:00:00 AM

Nine photographs of Aaron T. Weaver speaking at Hampton City Council meetings. Black and gold campaign poster reads: Leadership is not just waiting for the position or wanting it. Leadership is doing the work before the position. September 9, 2026 post marking nine days until early voting begins September 18, 2026.

Doing the Work Before the Position

“Leadership is not just waiting for the position or wanting it. Leadership is doing the work before the position.”
— Aaron T. Weaver

9 days until early voting begins: September 18, 2026.

September 9, 2026 at 8:00:00 AM

Aaron T. Weaver speaks at a Hampton City Council meeting and holds a photograph. Black and gold campaign graphic headed People, Not Penalties, with a 10-day countdown to early voting on September 18, 2026.

People, Not Penalties

“Let’s not write hardship into law. Let’s lead with people, not penalties.”

10 days until early voting begins: Friday, September 18, 2026.

September 8, 2026 at 8:00:00 AM

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