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City manager introduces Jay Grant as housing administrator; employees to receive additional holiday day off
Summary
City Manager Alan Archer introduced Jay Grant as Newport News's first administrator of housing and neighborhood services, outlined FY2025 accomplishments, and announced city employees will receive an additional day off on Dec. 26, 2025.
City Manager Alan Archer used the council work session to deliver an annual report for FY2025 and to introduce Jay Grant as the city's first administrator of housing and neighborhood services.
"At this time, I'm pleased to introduce Jay Grant. Jay is our first administrator of housing and neighborhood services," Archer said, noting the position will lead housing and neighborhood policy efforts and coordinate initiatives to strengthen neighborhoods and promote inclusive growth.
Archer said the FY2025 report highlights investments in public safety, youth opportunities, infrastructure improvements and economic growth tied to the city's strategic plan and quarterly performance reporting. He praised staff and community partners for progress on initiatives that "strengthen neighborhoods and expand opportunities for all."
As a recognition of employees' work this year, Archer announced city employees will receive an additional day off on 12/26/2025.
Council members responded with applause and several expressed interest in related housing policy work and legislative developments; Archer and staff offered to provide further details and briefings to council as the housing agenda advances.
