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Council approves purchase of 4.79‑acre Cannon Boulevard property from Hampton University for $9.5 million; mayor abstains
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 abstaining.
City staff said the acquisition supports city facility needs and a public‑access strategy that could centralize city functions and allow evaluation of larger‑scale improvements to existing facilities. The city manager recommended approval and described the purchase as an opportunity to secure an ownership stake in the city center.
The resolution as presented authorized the purchase and asked staff to proceed with closing and follow‑up evaluation of facility planning and public access options. During the roll call, Mayor Jones announced a personal interest and abstained; the clerk recorded the final tally as 6–0 with one abstention.
Ending: Council moved on to subsequent agenda items after adopting the resolution; staff will return with implementation and next steps as required by purchase and capital planning procedures.
