The City of Hopewell, located in Hopewell, VA, operates under a Council-Manager form of government, combining elected officials with an appointed manager. The city is divided into seven wards, each represented by a City Councilor who serves a four-year term. Elections are held every four years, and a reorganization meeting is held in January to appoint a new Mayor and Vice Mayor.
The City Council holds regular meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month at the Municipal Building. The Council is responsible for setting policies and making decisions that promote the general welfare of the city and the well-being of its residents. Each Councilor, including the Mayor and Vice Mayor, has a vote but possesses no veto power.
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