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Residents and service providers press Newport News council for action on homelessness; tiny-home proposal presented
Summary
Several public commenters urged the council to act on findings from the Virginia Peninsula Homeless Study (2025). Rick Hewitt proposed a 100-plus tiny-home community called 'Good Samaritan Community Village of Virginia'; Elizabeth Parker and service providers warned of rising eviction numbers and requested investigation and supports.
Speakers during the public comment period on Oct. 28 urged the Newport News City Council to act on recommendations from the Virginia Peninsula Homeless Study (2025) and expand supports for people experiencing homelessness.
Rick (Richard) Hewitt told the council he has worked with people experiencing homelessness for years and outlined a proposal he said mirrors the study’s recommendations: "I desire to provide 100 or…
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