Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission
A City Council-appointed body that serves as an advisory commission to the Council and promotes a cleaner, more beautiful city to ensure Virginia Beach's environmental vitality.
The Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission is a City Council-appointed group formed in 1980 to promote litter prevention, recycling, beautification and general environmental awareness through educational projects designed to reach all segments of the community.
In Virginia Beach, presentations and educational resources are provided to school clubs, community organizations and businesses on litter prevention and awareness. The Clean Community Commission and Waste Management work together to provide volunteer opportunities for Virginia Beach residents.
Commission Goals
- Encourage sustainable use of resources.
- Increase the awareness of environmental stewardship responsibilities (litter prevention, recycling and beautification).
- Provide education to engage the community in environmental activities.
Working together to create a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Virginia Beach."
Keep Virginia Beach Beautiful
An affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Keep Virginia Beach Beautiful (KVBB) inspires and educates people to act every day to improve and beautify their community environment.
History
Founded in 2014, the Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission serves as the governing body of KVBB. With volunteerism as its benchmark for success, KVBB hosts numerous opportunities for both residents and visitors to help keep the city's open spaces and waterways litter free.
Commission Members
Name
Role
Term Begins
Term Ends
Name
Edna Baehre-Kolovani
Role
Commissioner
Term Begins
Oct. 5, 2021
Term Ends
March 31, 2025
Name
Lon Carpenter
Role
Commissioner
Term Begins
Oct. 5, 2021
Term Ends
Sept. 30, 2024
Name
Brycen Dildy
Role
Student commissioner
Term Begins
Aug. 15, 2023
Term Ends
June 30, 2025
Name
Karlaa Gregory
Role
Secretary
Term Begins
July 31, 2021
Term Ends
March 31, 2026
Name
James Maury Hill
Role
Chair
Term Begins
April 5, 2022
Term Ends
March 31, 2025
Name
Scott Kellam
Role
Commissioner
Term Begins
Dec. 4, 2013
Term Ends
March 31, 2025
Name
Victoria Luevanos
Role
Commissioner
Term Begins
Jan. 16, 2024
Term Ends
Sept. 30, 2027
Name
Anne Mannarino
Role
Commissioner
Term Begins
July 2, 2024
Term Ends
June 30, 2027
Name
Dianna McDowell
Role
Commissioner
Term Begins
July 13, 2021
Term Ends
March 31, 2027
Name
Miles Pullman
Role
Student commissioner
Term Begins
July 2, 2024
Term Ends
June 30, 2025
Name
Sandra Shinabarger
Role
Commissioner
Term Begins
Oct. 20, 2020
Term Ends
March 31, 2027
Name
Terry Stevens
Role
Vice chair
Term Begins
July 12, 2022
Term Ends
March 31, 2026
Name
Alexis Williams
Role
Commissioner
Term Begins
June 4, 2024
Term Ends
Nov. 30, 2026