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Council approves purchase of 4.79‑acre Cannon Boulevard property from Hampton University for $9.5 million; mayor abstains
3289743 · May 13, 2025
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Summary
The council voted 6–0 with Mayor Jones abstaining to acquire a 4.79‑acre site on Cannon Boulevard, a six‑story, 111,224‑square‑foot building, for $9,500,000 to consolidate city facility needs and evaluate future improvements.
Newport News City Council on May 13 approved the purchase of a 4.79‑acre property on Cannon Boulevard from Hampton University, including a six‑story, 111,224‑square‑foot building, for $9,500,000. The motion passed with six councilors voting yes and Mayor Philip Jones recorded as…
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