Scott R. Guirlinger
Candidate for City Council — Ward 1 · Norfolk City · Independent
On the ballot for Virginia's November 3, 2026 election.
Campaign finances
From 7 reports filed with the Virginia Department of Elections, covering Dec 16, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026: $58,772.28 raised and $16,330.30 spent. Cash on hand: $42,591.98.
About Scott R. Guirlinger
Scott Guirlinger has lived in Norfolk since 2005 and lives in Wards Corner with his wife, Amy, and their two children, who attend Norfolk Public Schools. He has served as president of the Wards Corner Civic League since 2017 and represented Ward 1 on the NFK2050 advisory committee. He serves on the board of Hope House Foundation and is active in Scouting. Scott is a technology and user experience leader with 18+ years of experience solving complex problems, building teams, and improving how organizations work. He holds degrees in mechanical engineering and mathematics from Penn State, modeling and simulation from Old Dominion University, and human-computer interaction from Iowa State University. He founded Ghent Bar Tours, which raised nearly $500,000 for charity, and the Kickball League of Hampton Roads. He is running for City Council to bring his community leadership and problem-solving experience to City Hall.