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Newport council hears midyear progress on seven priorities, from roads to housing
Summary
At a Jan. 20 work session, staff told the Newport City Council they are halfway through the fiscal year on seven council goals — including financial planning, gravel‑road paving, volunteer onboarding, emergency preparedness and housing — and previewed a February retreat and a possible bond discussion.
Newport — At a Jan. 20 work session, city staff gave the City Council a midyear update on seven strategic goals for fiscal year 2025–26, forecasting completion timelines and highlighting early wins and outstanding items.
Staff told councilors the city has drafted its first 10‑year Capital Improvement Program, expects the draft to be finalized in March and will present a nearly finished seven‑year financial strategy — including discussion of a potential bond package — at a February meeting. The presenter said the bond and financial strategy work will be the focus of a council work session in mid‑February.
The report covered community engagement, technology, beautification, workforce recruitment and emergency preparedness. On engagement, staff said they have revised the volunteer…
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