Virginia Beach Speakers Bureau
Learn more about City services, programs and initiatives from City staff and appointed volunteers.
The Speakers Bureau is designed to provide an opportunity for Virginia Beach-based neighborhood and civic organizations to learn more about City services, programs and initiatives.
From property code enforcement to paving maintenance to finding things to do, City of Virginia Beach staff members and appointed volunteers have vast reserves of knowledge and experience and are available to share their expertise on a wide range of topics to groups of all sizes through the Virginia Beach Speakers Bureau.
Organizers for neighborhood and community groups can request a speaker free of charge year-round. Submit your request at least 60 days before the event to allow for scheduling, and we will make every effort to provide a speaker for your desired meeting date.
Rotating List of Topics
- Virginia Beach City Charter and Code
- Explore the documents that define your local City government and how to search them in Municode.
- Property Code Enforcement Process and Lifecycle
- Learn how Housing and Neighborhood Preservation’s Code Enforcement division maintains the safety and appearance of the city's existing structures and properties. The division addresses code violations through enforcement of the Virginia Maintenance Code and the City's property maintenance codes.
- Staying Engaged and Informed
- The City’s Public Engagement division shares tips and tools for residents to get informed and stay engaged with Virginia Beach City government.
- Virginia Beach City Services Bill
- Learn how to read and understand your City services (water) bill, from the Department of Public Utilities.
- VB311 Service Requests
- Learn how to use VB 311 to enter and track service requests in this tutorial, from Virginia Beach Emergency Communications and Citizen Services.
- Real Estate Assessment Process
- Learn how real estate assessments impact taxes and community growth and how they are determined, from the Office of the Real Estate Assessor.
- Stormwater Extension Program
- Learn how the City of Virginia Beach can help residents and business owners mitigate flooding on their property.
- Emergency Preparedness
- Learn how you, your family, business and pets can be prepared for emergencies, including signing up for VB Alert, from the Department of Emergency Management.
- Waste Management
- Learn about the City’s service and regulations on waste management, including how to recycle right, from the Department of Public Works.
- Agricultural Reserve Program
- Learn how the City works to preserve farmland from development, from the Department of Agriculture.
- Short Term Rentals (STR)
- Learn about the rules, regulations and reporting methods for short-term rentals in Virginia Beach, from the Planning Department’s Short Term Rentals team.
- Historic Preservation
- Learn about the Historic Preservation Commission, the Historical Review Board and how the City is working to preserve the history of Virginia Beach, from the Planning Department.
- City Offerings for all Ages & Stages
- From storytimes for the youngest to support for the oldest, learn how you can find programs, special events, resources and assistance provided by the City of Virginia Beach. Presented by the Communications Office.
- Lake Gaston Water Supply Pipeline
- Learn how Virginia Beach secured its source of water with the history of the Lake Gaston pipeline and the journey our water takes from western Virginia to Virginia Beach. Presented by the Department of Public Utilities.
Staff members from the Public Engagement Division of the Communications Office will work with organizers to help select a suitable topic and arrange for a speaker to attend the group’s meeting. Topics other than those listed may be requested, and staff will determine whether speakers are available on the requested date. Topic lists rotate about every four months, so please check back often.
If you are interested in requesting a speaker directly from the Virginia Beach Fire Department, please fill out the Fire Department speaker request form.
Ready to get started?
Fill out a Speakers Bureau request form or contact the Public Engagement Division at SpeakUp@vbgov.com for more information.
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