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Council votes to enter closed session to consult legal counsel on several matters

Hampton City Council · January 1, 2026
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Summary

The council voted to enter a closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711.A.3 and A.7 to consult with legal counsel on reconstitution of the Hampton Redevelopment & Housing Authority Board, Peninsula Town Center legal matters, and acquisition/disposition of Coliseum Central property.

The mayor moved that the council enter a closed session pursuant to Virginia Code 2.2-3711.A.3 and A.7 to consult with legal counsel regarding the reconstitution of the Hampton Redevelopment & Housing Authority Board, legal issues related to the Peninsula Town Center development, and the acquisition or disposition of property in the Coliseum Central area and buffer where open discussion would adversely affect negotiating positions.

The motion was moved and seconded; the council then voted 'Aye' on the motion and resolved to enter closed session. Members noted they would tape the meeting except for personnel matters and that no additional open-session business would be discussed after the closed session. The transcript records affirmative 'Aye' responses but does not provide a detailed roll-call tally by name in a verifiable format in the excerpt.