About Suffolk

Suffolk became a city in 1910. In 1974, the City consolidated with the towns of Holland and Whaleyville, and the County of Nansemond to become present day Suffolk.

Throughout 430 square miles of rich land and pristine waterways, citizens and tourists treasure the beautiful trails, rivers and open spaces.

As a full service city, Suffolk provides a broad range of municipal services authorized by statute or charter. These services include education, public safety, highways and streets, parks and recreation, sanitation, health and social services, public improvements, planning and zoning, public utilities, storm water management and general administrative services.

The City employs 1,440 full-time equivalent city employees.