Regular City Council Meeting

Newport News City Council · July 14, 2026

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Opening and public-comment rules

Announcement

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Mayor Philip Jones opened the regular session, explained public-comment timing and the 3-minute light system, invited people to submit written remarks to the city clerk, and asked attendees to silence phones.

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The Newport News City Council met July 14, 2026. Key actions included adopting a local collective bargaining ordinance for eligible city employees, initiating a referendum to allow up to a 1% local sales-tax for school construction, approving several resolutions including support for a major mixed-use housing project, and a range of routine appropriations and proclamations.

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