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7/9/26, 2:57 PM City Council Regular Meeting - Dec 09 2025 - Midtown Community Center (570 McLawhorne Dr, Newport News, VA 23601) - Minute…
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE NEWPORT NEWS CITY COUNCIL
HELD IN THE BRITTINGHAM-MIDTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER
570 McLAWHORNE DRIVE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025, 7:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilman Cleon M. Long, P.E., Vice Mayor Curtis D. Bethany III,
Councilman Robert Coleman, Councilman Marcellus L. Harris III,
D. Div., and Mayor Phillip Jones
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilwoman Tina L. Vick and Councilman John R. Eley III
A. Call to Order
Mayor Jones called the meeting to order and extended a welcome to all.
Mayor Jones stated the City Code identified the procedure for citizen participation
regarding items on the Council agenda, as well as the opportunity for citizens to
address City Council on matters germane to the business of the Council and were
advised to register in the foyer. He explained matters that were germane to the
business of Council meant matters that the City Council, by law, were empowered to
act upon. This did not include announcements that were personal to an individual,
business, or organization, including campaign information. He pointed out copies of
the ordinance highlighting citizen participation and encouraged citizens to review the
document.
Mayor Jones requested that cell phones and electronic devices be silenced or turned
off.
B. Invocation
Mayor Jones advised that it was the practice of the Newport News City
Councilmembers to stand for the invocation and pledge. He welcomed all in
attendance to also stand but indicated they were under no obligation to do so.
The invocation was rendered by Pastor Dennis Worsham of Lebanon Christian Church,
409 Yorktown Road, Newport News, Virginia.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by
Councilman Cleon M. Long, P.E.
MOTION MADED BY COUNCILMAN CLEON M. LONG, P.E.; SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ROBERT
COLEMAN; AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO EXCUSE COUNCILMAN JOHN R. ELEY III AND
COUNCILWOMAN TINA L. VICK.
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