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Newport News council holds closed session on potential public funding for festival; certifies meeting afterward

5942429 · October 9, 2025
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Summary

The council moved into closed session citing Virginia Code to discuss a potential investment of public funds supporting a public festival; the body later certified the closed session by roll call, 7‑0.

The Newport News City Council voted on Oct. 14 to enter a closed session to discuss a potential investment of public funds in support of a public festival.

A council member moved that the council meet in closed session "pursuant to Section…

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