Overview

The City of Virginia Beach is a municipal government that delivers local services to residents and businesses through a council-manager system. It provides public safety, utilities, infrastructure, and education, funding operations with a mix of real estate taxes and other levies while appointing a city manager to run daily activities. It stands out from other cities with its tourism-driven economy, strong military presence, and technology assets, including subsea fiber cables and headquarters for STIHL and LifeNet Health, plus a pro-business environment like no inventory tax and no tax on manufacturing equipment. Its main goal is to maintain a high quality of life for residents while growing a diverse economy that creates jobs and generates tax revenue to fund public services.