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Newport News manager announces promotions; council raises code‑compliance aid for seniors and collective bargaining referral

5742747 · September 4, 2025
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The city manager announced two leadership moves — Owen Miller promoted to deputy city manager for community development and Torrance Archie hired as director of parks and recreation. Council members also discussed code‑compliance assistance for seniors and a request to refer a collective bargaining report to the Finance & Governance Committee.

City Manager announced two personnel changes during the Newport News City Council work session: Owen Miller was promoted to deputy city manager for community development, and Torrance Archie was hired as director of parks and recreation.

The manager said Miller, who has worked for the city since 2014 and most recently served as chief strategy officer in the city manager's office, will oversee planning, codes compliance, sustainability, neighborhood services and housing initiatives. "Owen will oversee planning, codes compliance, sustainability, neighborhood services, and housing initiatives," the manager said.

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