Key Facts
Background
Susan Vitale earned her B.S. in accounting from Rochester Institute of Technology and then earned an M.B.A. in management from Touro University International [4]. Vitale served as an Intelligence Officer and was in the United States Navy for 26 years, having served as Captain [1]. She has worked at Microsoft as a delivery management manager and is currently a managing director [4]. Vitale was awarded with the Defense Superior Service and Global War on Terrorism medals [2].
Key Issues
Budget
Vitale has moved to increase the property tax abatement cap for senior citizens in order to give them more financial security. She supports a property tax credit and reducing assessments on public property.
Broadband
Vitale wants to improve broadband access and has worked to invest $25 million to build a new Southside-serving internet ring.
Endorsements
Republican Party of Chesapeake; Chesapeake Education Assembly
Sources
1 City of Chesapeake, Virginia
2 Susan Vitale for Chesapeake City Council
3 Ballotpedia
4 LinkedIn
5 Chesapeake Education Assembly