Hopewell Virginia Phone Directory
The Hopewell phone directory is the fastest way to reach city staff, the police, the Circuit Court Clerk, and the FOIA officer in this small independent city on the James River. Hopewell is surrounded by Prince George County but runs its own offices. The main city line is 804-541-2200. This page gathers the key Hopewell phone directory numbers and links so you can find the right office fast and skip the usual bouncing around between sites when you are trying to reach a specific person.
About the Hopewell Phone Directory
Hopewell is an independent city of about 22,000 residents. City Hall is at 300 N. Main Street, Hopewell, VA 23860. The full staff directory lives at hopewellva.gov/Directory.aspx and is searchable by department and name. It covers City Council, the City Manager's Office, the City Attorney, the City Clerk, and every city department. Each department page lists phone numbers, email addresses, and office hours.
Key departments in the Hopewell directory include Communications, Deputy City Manager, Economic Development and Tourism, Finance, Fire and EMS, Human Resources, Information Technology, Planning and Development, Police, Public Works, Recreation and Parks, Real Estate Assessment, Social Services, Stormwater Management, Treasurer's Office, and Water Renewal. The Planning and Development Department includes GIS, Historic Districts, and Zoning. Most calls start at the main line at 804-541-2200.
Search Hopewell Public Records
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act guarantees access to public records held by the City of Hopewell. You can file a request online through a form on the city website. You can also direct requests to the department that holds the records. The City's Public Records Officer is at 804-541-2247 or foia@hopewellva.gov. The full FOIA page is at hopewellva.gov/307/Freedom-of-Information-Act-FOIA.
Media inquiries go to the Public Information Officer at 804-541-2244, extension 131, or PIO@hopewellva.gov. The city responds within five working days of receiving a request. If more time is needed, the law allows up to seven additional working days under Va. Code § 2.2-3704. Requests that take more than 30 minutes to fill may be charged. Estimates above $200 may require a deposit up front.
Here is a look at the Hopewell FOIA page on the city site.
The page explains requester rights and the steps the city takes when a request comes in.
Hopewell Police Phone Numbers
The Hopewell Police Department is at 150 W Randolph Road, Hopewell, VA 23860. The non-emergency line is 804-541-2222. For an emergency, dial 911. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, closed on holidays. Chief Greg Taylor leads the department. Deputy Chief Donald Reid is the second in command. The Community Engagement Team is at 804-452-4668. Internal Affairs can be reached at 804-541-2273.
Here is the Hopewell Police Department page.
The police department page covers Patrol, Animal Services, K-9, School Resource Officers, and the Critical Response Team. Patrol runs 12-hour shifts split into A and B platoons. Criminal history records are limited under Va. Code § 19.2-389.
Hopewell Staff Directory Lookup
The Hopewell staff directory is the main tool for finding a city employee by name or department. Below is a screenshot of the directory page.
Visit the full list at hopewellva.gov/Directory.aspx.
The directory lists department heads, deputy managers, and support staff. You can filter by department or search by last name.
Hopewell Property Records and Land Book
The Real Estate Assessor produces the City's Land Books every year. The books go to the Circuit Court. One book lists Taxable and Exempt Real Property. A separate Exempt Book lists property owned by federal, state, and local government, religious groups, charities, and historic sites. The Assessor signs the Land Book and provides copies to the Circuit Court Clerk, the Board of Equalization, and the City Treasurer. Property records are searchable online by owner name, address, parcel number, or legal info.
The Hopewell City Circuit Court Clerk is the primary custodian of property records. The clerk keeps deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. For more, see the Land Book Information page. Under Va. Code § 58.1-3201, real estate is assessed at 100% of fair market value. The Board of Equalization hears appeals on assessments.
Hopewell City Government and Elections
Hopewell is divided into seven wards. Each ward elects one representative to City Council. Councilors serve four-year terms. The Mayor and Vice Mayor are appointed by the Council at a reorganization meeting every two years. City Council appoints the City Manager, the City Clerk, and the City Attorney. The city performs public business in an open manner as required by the Virginia FOIA.
The Elections and Voting page includes voter registration applications, absentee ballots, polling stations, and sample ballots. Check your registration at vote.elections.virginia.gov. Voter rolls have limited access under Va. Code § 24.2-444.
Other Hopewell Phone Directory Resources
Note: Call 804-541-2200 for general city business if you do not know which office to reach.
The Planning and Development Department covers GIS, Historic Districts, Property Search, Zoning, Permits, and Rental Inspection. The Real Estate Assessment section includes Land Book info, online payments, and appeal info. The Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act (VJCCCA) program is listed in the directory. The City Manager's Office hosts the FOIA page, the operating budget, news releases, and the organizational chart. For state records law, see Va. Code Title 2.2 Chapter 37 and the Virginia FOIA Council.
The Hopewell Fire and EMS team, the Social Services office, and the Water Renewal department all list their own direct lines in the directory. If you need help with a bill or a service request, call the department that handles that issue first. Most calls get a live person during business hours. Voicemail is returned within one business day in most cases. The city also has an online payment portal for taxes and fees.
Hopewell Courts and Legal Help
The Hopewell Circuit Court handles felonies, civil cases over $25,000, divorces, and land records. The General District Court covers traffic, misdemeanors, and small claims. Both courts are listed in the state court directory at vacourts.gov. For case lookups, use eapps.courts.state.va.us/gdcourts/. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court serves the city as well. Court records are public under the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia and Va. Code § 2.2-3704.2.
For legal help, Central Virginia Legal Aid Society serves the Hopewell area. The Virginia State Bar runs a lawyer referral service too. The Hopewell Circuit Court Clerk can answer basic procedural questions but cannot give legal advice. Marriage licenses, concealed handgun permits, and probate matters all go through the Clerk's Office.
For sex offender lookups, see the state registry at sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov under Va. Code § 9.1-902. The Virginia Department of Health at vdh.virginia.gov handles vital records like birth and death certificates, which are separate from city staff records.
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