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Norfolk City Council votes to enter closed meeting under Virginia FOIA exemptions
Summary
The Norfolk City Council voted unanimously on March 25 to hold a closed meeting to discuss public-contract negotiations, real property disposition and board/commission candidate considerations under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
The Norfolk City Council voted to go into a closed meeting on March 25, 2025, at 4:01 p.m. in the City Hall Tenth Floor Conference Room to discuss public-contract negotiations, disposition of real property and candidates for boards and commissions.
Council moved under exemptions to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, citing Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(29), (3) and (1) to justify a closed session. The motion said discussion in an open session “would adversely affect negotiating strategy” for a public contract in the Woodbord area, included disposition of real property, and candidate consideration for boards, commissions and authorities.
No mover or seconder was recorded in the available transcript excerpt. The council vote was recorded as unanimous among members present: Councilmember Stewart — aye; Councilmember Clanton — aye; Councilmember Johnson — aye; Councilmember McGee — aye; Councilmember Page — aye; Councilmember Smigiel — aye; Councilmember Thomas — aye; and Dr. Alexander — aye. The chair then announced the body was in closed session.
The meeting transcript identifies the meeting time and location and the specific FOIA exemptions invoked; it does not record additional public details about the contracts, property, or candidate names in the excerpt provided.
