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Council approves Stewart Gardens financing, Port Warwick festival funding and multiple bond authorizations

Newport News City Council · December 9, 2025
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Council unanimously approved multifamily housing revenue bond approvals for Stewart Gardens, appropriated funds for Southeast redevelopment and authorized grants and general-obligation bonding — including a proposed contribution of up to $3.03 million to the Port Warwick Foundation and standing GO bond authority up to $85 million.

At its Dec. 9 meeting, the Newport News City Council approved several finance and funding items aimed at housing rehabilitation, community redevelopment and a large festival grant.

Council approved jurisdictional authorization for the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority to issue multifamily housing revenue bonds in support of Stewart Gardens housing renovation; city staff described the request as up to $45,000,000 to finance renovation and improvements for low- and moderate-income residents. A follow-on item…

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