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Votes at a glance: Newport council approves three resolutions and multiple Parks & Rec purchases

Newport City Council · January 16, 2026
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Summary

Council approved Resolution 2026-O1 (charter change transmission), 2026-O2 (officially naming a public alley), 2026-O3 (authorizing Newport Utilities to apply for EDA disaster-recovery funding) and authorized several Parks & Rec equipment purchases (work truck, tractor, utility vehicle).

The Newport City Council recorded several decisions during the meeting:

• Resolution 2026-O1 (charter change for Newport Utilities): Council approved transmitting a proposed charter amendment that would expand the Newport Utilities board from five to seven members; final local ratification will follow state action and a required second reading.

• Resolution 2026-O2 (naming a public…

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