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Resident asks Newport council to consider resolution as DoD cuts loom
Summary
A first-time public commenter urged the council to consider a resolution after reports that proposed Department of Defense spending cuts could affect many local jobs; a councillor asked staff to draft a resolution for the next meeting.
Michael (who identified himself as living at 107 Bellevue Avenue) urged the council to consider a municipal response to media reports that a planned Department of Defense spending reduction of about 8% per year for five years could affect local defense-related jobs and the city's economy. He described potential local impacts — fewer restaurant visits, missed home purchases and reduced spending — and asked whether the city could alert senators or take local action.
A councillor responded that the council should consider drafting a resolution and asked staff to prepare language for the next meeting so the council can formally express concern to state and federal officials. "Perhaps we can develop a resolution for the next meeting," the councillor said, and the council directed staff to prepare that item.
