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A Personal note from ben...
"It has been my honor to spend the past 30 years preparing to accept this challenge. Looking ahead to "Day One" when my strategic plan of action will begin, I promise we will "DO MORE" for Chesapeake! I look forward to serving as YOUR next Treasurer and humbly ask for your vote on Nov. 7th or sooner with early voting
BENS "day one" strategic plan
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MODERNIZE. OPTIMIZE. RESTORE. ENHANCE.
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DEVELOP a team for OUTSTANDING customer service.
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MODERNIZE billing services.
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OPTIMIZE payment options.
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Position the office to RESTORE responsibilities previously removed.
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ENHANCE processes, systems, and security.
Deputy City Treasurer
Deputy Director Economic Development
Deputy Director Economic Development
Ben previously served as Deputy City Treasurer where he led a large staff and supervised the efficient and effective billing and collection of taxes.
He knows the office. He knows the staff. He knows the responsibilities. He knows the systems.
He knows the great opportunities for IMPROVEMENT and how to lead the office there!
Deputy Director Economic Development
Deputy Director Economic Development
Deputy Director Economic Development
Ben currently serves Chesapeake as the Deputy Director of Economic Development. He leads a team of professionals in attracting new business investment and jobs to our city.
Ben also held previous roles in Chesapeake as the Public Utility Accountant, General Manager of the Chesapeake Conference Center, and Deputy Sheriff.
NEXT... City Treasurer
Deputy Director Economic Development
NEXT... City Treasurer
Ben has dedicated 30 years to preparing for this very challenge!
In critical times such as this, we NEED the distinct experience, winning attitude, relationships, and superior skillsets Ben is eager to share.
ELECT BEN WHITE FOR
TREASURER!
MEET THE WHITE FAMILY
Ben was born and raised in Chesapeake and has resided in various parts of the city, such as Indian River, South Norfolk, Deep Creek, Great Bridge, and Hickory.
A graduate of Indian River High School, he pursued further education and college baseball at Virginia Wesleyan College, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Management, Business and Economics (MBE) with an emphasis on Accounting.
Immediately following graduation, Ben embarked on his career with the City of Chesapeake, now having invested over 32 years in public service. He is the current Deputy Director of Economic Development, spearheading a team that draws new business and job opportunities to the city. In the past, he was the Deputy City Treasurer, overseeing tax collecting tasks, and has also held positions like Public Utility Accountant, General Manager of the Chesapeake Conference Center, and Deputy Sheriff.
Ben and his wife, Robin, of 31 years reside in Chesapeake's Hickory region and are parents to two grown children. Robin, a teacher with Chesapeake Public Schools, has dedicated 33 years to Sparrow Road Intermediate in Indian River. Their son, Taylor, works as a Civil Engineer at McDonough Bolyard and Peck in Chesapeake, while their daughter, Hannah, is pursuing a Master's Degree in Public Health at Old Dominion University.
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We invite you to join Ben White's campaign for Treasurer. Together, we can help Ben make the functions of the Treasurer's office more effective and efficient for each and every citizen in the City of Chesapeake.
Your support, your ideas, and your vote are essential to making this vision a reality.
