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City council permits vice mayor to participate remotely; vote 7-0
Summary
The City Council voted 7-0 to allow Vice Mayor Bethany to participate in the joint meeting remotely due to the birth of a child, following a motion and roll call.
The Newport News City Council voted 7‑0 to permit Vice Mayor Bethany to participate remotely in the joint City Council–School Board meeting. Councilmember moved and seconded the motion and the council conducted a roll call. The clerk announced "Motion carried. 7 0." The vice mayor was noted to be participating via Teams because of the recent birth of his first child.
The procedural vote was taken early in the meeting before the substantive presentations and was recorded by roll call. The council and board proceeded with presentations and discussion after confirming the remote participation.
