Dr. Janelle K. St. Louis (aka “Dr. J,”) is a pharmacist, community leader, small business owner, and advocate committed to building a stronger, more equitable Chesapeake. As a Clinical Pharmacist, Dr. St. Louis works every day to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care. Her experience across retail, hospital, and outpatient pharmacy settings has given her a firsthand understanding of the challenges families face when it comes to healthcare access, affordability, and navigating complex systems.

Dr. St. Louis also serves as the Health and Wellness Ministry Leader at The Mount Chesapeake Baptist Church, where she leads impactful initiatives such as community health fairs, wellness programs, and outreach efforts that serve hundreds of residents each year. In addition, she serves on the Board of the American Heart Association Hampton Roads and the Chesapeake Commission on Health and Well- Being, where she works to improve health outcomes and expand access to resources across the community.

Dr. St. Louis is running for Chesapeake City Council because she believes the city deserves leadership that is transparent, forward-thinking, and focused on delivering real results. Her campaign centers on affordability, infrastructure, transparency, and expanding opportunity for all residents. She is especially passionate about making sure teachers, first responders, and working families can afford to live in the city they serve. Dr. St. Louis is not a career politician, but a leader who listens, takes action, and delivers. She is prescribing results, not politic

On June 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET Dr. Janelle St. Louis will swear the oath of the Politician's Creed committing her by the 7 Articles of the Creed to the people of her district.  We urge you to read the Politician's Creed to understand both it and the commitment that Dr. St. Louis is making.

Attendant in addition to Janelle St. Louis will be members of her advisory board along with representatives of The Oath of Office.  

20 seats are set aside for the public to bear witness to the Oath Ceremony.  If you would like to attend, please reserve your seat below.

This event will take place virtually via a Zoom session and will last just under 10 minutes.  All seat holders will receive the Zoom meeting credentials in the hours running up to the event.

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Candidates and politicians who have made it through the vetting process and sworn the Oath of the Politician's Creed receive ongoing support from The Oath Of Office and our partners in support of the candidate's adherence to the creed and commitment to their constituents.