Virginia Beach City Council Candidates

“Public education is foundational to a democratic society. It ensures that every child has access to the knowledge and skills needed to be a functional member of our society, without the barrier of tuition and fees. I believe public education is one of our greatest public investments that yield immeasurable returns.” – Jennifer Rouse

“Virginia Beach has one of the best school systems in the nation. It’s consistently cited as the reason why residents and businesses choose to locate themselves here. We must not rest on our laurels. We need to continue investing in technology, replacing aging buildings and recruiting, retaining and rewarding quality teachers, administrators and other personnel.” – Joash Schulman

John S. “Condor” Andrews was raised in the Little Neck/Kingston area of Virginia Beach where he attended King’s Grant Elementary School and First Colonial High School. He then attended Virginia Tech where he received his degree in the hospitality management industry. After working several years, John decided to dedicate his life to service. He joined the Navy via the Aviation Officer Candidate School program and earned his wings flying in the E-2C Hawkeye.

He led the Military Economic Development Advisory Committee and was the Norfolk representative for the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance. He currently serves as a program manager for Military Sealift Command

He is married to Martha Owen and lives in the Chelsea area of Great Neck. He has four children in a combined family and three grandchildren.

“Support for educators and our schools is a top priority of local government, and I pledge that it will be my top priority. Public education is the cornerstone of democracy and a healthy, thriving community. Our children are our future!” – Worth Remick

“Behind every great city is a successful school system, and we can boast about having the best educators in Virginia Beach! To keep this momentum going, we must fully fund our public schools, pay our teachers fairly, and replace our aging school buildings, while providing the best resources and security officers for our children and teachers. I will always be a champion for education because knowledge is power!” – Amelia Ross-Hammond

“A strong Virginia Beach education is the key to success in life. My education at Creeds Elementary, Princess Anne Middle, and Kellam High School prepared me for a successful career, and I will work for jobs that keep our talented graduates here in Virginia Beach.” – Michael Mauch

“We know that coming out of the pandemic, we need to get our economy and job market back on track, and we need our educators to make sure our students are ready for the challenges ahead. Together, we can make sure that students’ futures are bright.” – Rocky Holcomb