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Newport News reviews draft five‑year strategic plan; staff to translate goals into measurable projects
Summary
Consultant Jane Dittmar presented a draft five‑year strategic plan at the Nov. 12 council work session, outlining four pillars—People, Place, Culture & Connection, and Engaged Government—and asking council to refer the draft to staff to develop metrics, timelines and project plans for adoption by mid‑2026.
At the Nov. 12 Newport News City Council work session, consultant Jane Dittmar of the Virginia Institute of Government presented a draft five‑year strategic plan she described as a policy‑level roadmap for the city.
Dittmar said the plan is intended to be a "living document" that will guide council priorities from July 2026 through June 2030 and be updated as needed. She asked council to refer the draft to staff so departments can build project plans, success metrics and…
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