City of Hampton

City of Hampton

Government Administration

Hampton, VA 4,301 followers

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Hampton, Virginia, is a progressive coastal city in Southeastern Virginia that has been recognized nationally for its innovative local government. With 124 miles of waterfront and 1,800 acres of park land, Hampton offers unbeatable outdoor recreation and leisure. Restaurants, breweries, museums and live-music venues provide indoor entertainment. The city’s public high schools have received awards for an innovative career pathway program that creates teams that frame learning around employment clusters of interest. The city of 135,000 people is located in the heart of a top-40 metro area with a population of more than 1.7 million, offering both small-town charm and big-city amenities. Hampton is rooted in its history as the oldest continuous settlement in what was once British North America, but in its more than 400 years of existence the city has developed a history and culture of innovation. We have led change, as home to the country’s original Air Force base and NASA center, one of the top historically black universities, and industries developing technologies for sensors, advanced manufacturing, aerospace and unmanned flight, cybersecurity. In Hampton, entrepreneurs thrive. Join the city government team that’s been an All-America City three times and named a White House Local Champion of Change, earned accolades from ICMA for Strategic Leadership & Governance, Center for Digital Government, Government Finance Officers Association and many more.

Website
http://www.hampton.gov
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Hampton, VA
Type
Government Agency
Founded
1610
Specialties
Public Safety, Civic Engagement, Quality of Life, Economic Development, Education, Community Development, Family & Youth Resources, and Government

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