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Newport City Special Council Meeting: First Public Hearing on Charter | 1/21/26

Newport City Council · January 22, 2026

Public hearing in Newport City on Jan. 21, 2026 on a proposed replacement city charter drew extended discussion from council members, residents and city attorney Dave Rue about terminology, petition thresholds, city manager authority, water/sewer oversight and budget/borrowing rules. No formal votes on charter changes were taken; the hearing was closed by a voice vote.

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