Va. Code § 15.2-3801
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Prior to the adoption of an ordinance petitioning the court for city status, the town council shall petition the court to order a referendum held within the town on the question of seeking city status. The provisions of § 24.2-684 shall govern the order for a referendum. The question on the ballot shall be:
"Shall the Town of ____________________ seek to become a city?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No."
If a majority of the electorate voting in the referendum vote "No," the town council shall not proceed in seeking city status. If a majority of the electorate voting in such referendum vote "Yes," the town council shall proceed as provided in § 15.2-3800.
Va. Code § 15.2-3801