City of Chesapeake - Department of Neighborhood Services

Neighborhood Association
Registration Form

Council of Civic Leagues
Membership Application Form

Neighborhood Services Department

Neighborhood & Civic Leagues

The City of Chesapeake is developing a directory of neighborhood organizations to be a resource for enhancing communication between civic groups and City government.

Accurate contact data will help us to share information about City services more efficiently and timely. The need for accurate contact information was highlighted during the days immediately following Hurricane Isabel. We tried to mail and telephone information about humanitarian relief efforts to civic groups, but our success was sporadic since many points of contact and phone numbers on our mail list were obsolete. In that regard, an up-to-date registry will be a valuable communications resource during future emergencies, as well as an enhancement of our ongoing public information initiatives.

If you are a member of a Chesapeake neighborhood organization, you are encouraged to contact your neighborhood leaders and have them complete and mail or fax the Neighborhood Association Directory Form to:

Neighborhood Services
City of Chesapeake
P. O. Box 15225
City of Chesapeake
Phone: (757) 382-6456
FAX: (757) 382-6507

What is the Purpose of a Civic League?

Source: VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads

To be the voice of the community
To act to involve as many citizens as possible in the affairs of the community
To educate citizens on community standards
To become aware of events affecting the community early enough to effect those events
To facilitate community volunteer programs
To educate citizens on how to access City services
To communicate recommendations, suggestions, and/or modifications to senators and congressmen; to introduce legislation/referenda, which will improve the quality of life in the community
To identify a list of needs, which will progress the community and communicate them to appropriate City agencies
To represent the community and its wishes at meetings and public hearings
To participate with the City in improving the City’s role in the community
To resolve problems at the community level and when unsuccessful, access City Hall
To recognize outstanding and exemplary work performance of city employees and community volunteers

Further information on including your neighborhood group or starting a neighborhood association can be obtained by contacting the Neighborhood Services Coordinator at (757) 382-6990 or via e-mail at mcclammy@cityofchesapeake.net.

City of Chesapeake, Virginia