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Newport News schedules May 12 vote on FY2027 budget; council allows remote participation for mayor

Newport News City Council · April 28, 2026
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At a final working session ahead of a May 12 adoption vote, Newport News city leaders reviewed the recommended FY2027 operating budget, approved remote participation by Mayor Philip Jones, and asked staff to better coordinate outreach about tax-relief and other resident programs.

The Newport News City Council held its final working session on the recommended FY2027 operating budget and approved a motion allowing Mayor Philip Jones to participate remotely from a conference. The presiding official said no amendment forms had been submitted and that adoption is expected at the May 12 council meeting.

City Manager thanked council and staff for their engagement in the budget process and said he hoped the administration had answered council’s policy questions. He invited any remaining comments before the adoption vote; none of the council members present proposed…

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