Resources for Reporting Train Concerns

Do you know how to report a blocked railroad crossing or voice your concern about the length of a train?

Many of our citizens have expressed frustration about traffic issues caused by trains blocking a railroad crossing. When there’s a traffic is...

City of Suffolk Program Guide: May - August 2022

The City of Suffolk Program Guide magazine features a multitude of family friendly events, programs, and activities and can be accessed at this link: www.suffolkva.us/programguide. 

Suffolk Parks & Recreation, Suffolk Public Library, and Suffo...

Know Your Zone - Zone Evacuation Information

All you have to do is Know Your Zone.         

When a storm is approaching, emergency managers will determine which zones are most at risk considering the intensity, path, speed, tides and other meteorological f...

Register for the City of Suffolk E-Newsletter

The City of Suffolk E-Newsletter is produced monthly and provides information on news and events from the Suffolk municipal government. To register for this free email service, click on the link below.

City of Suffolk Media Releases

The City of Suffolk website contains media releases for the City, Suffolk Police, and Suffolk Fire & Rescue. To access, please use the link provided below.

CITY OFFICES MEMORIAL DAY CLOSING SCHEDULE

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, Suffolk City offices will be closed Monday, May 30, 2022. Normal operations will resume Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. The City observes all state-designated holidays. Memorial Day is considered a holiday fo...

CITIZENS INVITED TO SHARE IDEAS FOR CITY OF SUFFOLK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The City of Suffolk is updating their Comprehensive Plan and is seeking input from the community. The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range guide for land use, housing, transportation, parks and open space, economic development and more. Since the last plan ...

JUNE 21, 2022 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION

The upcoming Republican Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

In person Absentee voting is available in the Voter Registration Office, located at 440 Market Street, First Floor, Suffolk, Virginia and begins on Friday, May 6, 2022. The of...

REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF PROGRAM

The Suffolk Department of Social Services is currently taking applications for the Real Estate Tax Relief Program for Senior Citizens or Disabled persons.  The application period will start on January 1, 2022, and will run until June 30, 2022. Th...

City of Suffolk Broadband Initiatives

The City of Suffolk's City Council and City Staff are committed to obtaining the Governor of Virginia's goal of universal broadband coverage by 2024, focusing on the large portions of rural, out-lying areas that have little to no viable internet access.

CITY OF SUFFOLK KICKS OFF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE

Process will address growth and change, focus on connecting the community

The City of Suffolk has launched an important process to update its comprehensive plan and community members are invited to participate. The plan is a long-range guide for ...

SAFETY ALERT: ROUTE 58/HOLLAND ROAD CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS

SAFETY ALERT: ROUTE 58/HOLLAND ROAD CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS - Drivers urged to watch speed limits, respect work zones

Work zone safety and the safety of motorists are always top priorities. Most work zone traffic incidents are caused by ex...

Suffolk Keeps Citizens Safe and Informed with Suffolk Mass Notification System

The City of Suffolk is now working with Everbridge, the worldwide leader in unified critical communications, to keep residents safe and informed with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements. As of Monday, March 2, 2020,...

Black Bear Safety Reminders

Spotting black bears in Suffolk is nothing unusual, especially considering our proximity to the Great Dismal Swamp. 

Residents can minimize negative interactions with bears by following some simple guidelines to take now:

Secure your garbage: &...

ALL THREE RATING AGENCIES REAFFIRM SUFFOLK’S AAA STATUS

All three rating services have reaffirmed the City of Suffolk's AAA Rating.   

The AAA Rating represents the credit-worthiness of the City of Suffolk government issued bonds.  It also provides assurance that the City of ...