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Votes at a glance: Newport News council approves local sponsorships, moves to closed session and certifies meeting
Summary
At the March 11 work session the council approved two sponsorship/host payments totaling $27,500, voted unanimously to enter a closed session for personnel matters and later certified the closed meeting.
The Newport News City Council voted on several routine sponsorship requests and then convened a closed session during its March 11 work session.
Council approved a $2,500 sponsorship to the Hundred Black Men, Virginia Peninsula chapter to honor two honorees. The council also approved a $25,000 payment to serve as host city for the UNCF mayor’s event at the Marriott. Both motions were moved, seconded and carried on roll call with a 7-0 vote.
Following the routine items, Councilman Long…
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