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Sales Tax Holiday Eases Cost of Emergency Supplies

May 25-31, 2008 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which precedes the beginning of the 2008 Hurricane Season on June 1st.

A Sales Tax Holiday during "preparedness" week will help citizens when purchasing most emergency supplies. See list of products exempt from sales tax.

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Chespeake Park Closings during Chesapeake Jubilee

The Dog Park at Chesapeake City Park will be closed for all or part of the Chesapeake Jubilee due to the fireworks. Citizens are invited to visit the Dog Park in Western Branch Park, 4437 Portsmouth Blvd, I-664 Exit 11B.

Additonally, Fun Forest including the Fun Forest restrooms, and the Skate Park will also be closed for all or part of Jubilee due to routine yearly maintenance. These sites will be posted with signs both before and during the closings.

See Calendar of Events for more details >>

Click It or Ticket

Click It or Ticket is a high visibility enforcement program designed to raise safety belt usage and save people from death and serious injury on the streets and highways. During 2008, Click It or Ticket will begin May 12, 2008 and conclude June 8, 2008.

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Traffic Safety Tips >>

Keep Chesapeake Beautiful. Get Involved in Spring Activities

Find out how you can help keep our city beautiful by joining an Adopt-A-Garden, Adopt-A-Highway, or Adopt-A-Spot program.

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See Environment page in menu for more information on environmental programs

After School & Out of School Hours Survey

After-School & Out-of-School Time SURVEY

The City of Chesapeake’s Comprehensive Plan for Children and Youth Work Group is conducting a survey to assess parents' and guardians' needs related to after-school and out-of-school care in the City.

The survey will take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete and your responses are confidential.

Your input is essential in the City’s efforts to enhance the quality of life for our young people.

TAKE SURVEY >>

Transportation Town Hall Meeting

The Transportation Town Hall Meeting, which took place on Tuesday, April 29th, was designed to allow citizens in Chesapeake to speak and present their ideas to members of the Virginia General Assembly regarding the transportation needs in our region.

Delegate John Cosgrove, along with other Senators and Delegates representing the City held this meeting in City Hall Council Chambers.

Watch it On Demand >>