Samuel Parham
VA · Mayor and City Council Member, Petersburg Ward 3
Samuel Parham is Petersburg's mayor and represents Ward 3 on the City Council.
Where Samuel Parham stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
On December 9, 2025, Mayor Samuel Parham voted yes to appropriate $80.2 million for Petersburg courthouse construction and authorize a Gilbane contract.
December 9, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: petersburgva.gov
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
On December 17, 2024, Mayor Samuel Parham voted yes to reduce Petersburg's allowed pawn shops from five to two.
December 17, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: petersburgva.gov
Track record — General
General · 1 record
On January 5, 2021, Petersburg City Council appointed Samuel Parham mayor for a term ending December 31, 2022. The roll call recorded six yes votes and one absence.
January 5, 2021
Source: petersburgva.gov
Past race Samuel Parham ran in:
- Petersburg City Council Ward 3 · November 3, 2026 · Petersburg city, Virginia · incumbent