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Residents, advocates ask Newport News to expand tax relief and outreach for older homeowners
Summary
Speakers at a public hearing urged City Council to consider broader tax relief and non-digital outreach for older residents facing rising assessments; city staff pointed to the assessor's appeal process and a proposed budget change to expand eligibility.
At a public hearing, Newport News residents and advocates urged City Council to expand property tax relief and improve non-digital outreach to older homeowners who say rising assessments are pushing longtime residents toward losing their homes.
The requests came from several public commenters who described seniors facing higher assessments and limited access to electronic communications. Justin Kennedy, representing the Kennedy firm, said he had interviewed older residents and delivered two questions: “If you have over $200,000 worth of assets ... what can the…
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