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Newport News council approves two community funding requests, convenes closed session on appointments
Summary
At its March 11 work session, the Newport News City Council approved a $2,500 donation to a local chapter of Hundred Black Men and a $25,000 hosting fee for the UNCF mayor's ball, then moved into a closed session to consider appointments; both motions and the post-closed-session FOIA certification passed unanimously.
The Newport News City Council unanimously approved two budgetary items and then held a closed meeting to consider personnel and appointment matters during its March 11 work session at Christopher Newport University.
Council approved a $2,500 allocation to the Hundred Black Men Virginia Peninsula chapter to honor two community figures, Michael Vick and Sia Price. The motion was moved and seconded and carried on a roll-call vote that recorded seven votes in favor and none opposed.
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