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Minutes of a Meeting of the
Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
December 16, 2025
Acknowledgement of
Service
Election of Officers
January 20, 2026
Having duly given public notice, the Board of Commissioners of the Newport News
Redevelopment and Housing Authority met at 227 27* Sireet, in the City of Newport
News, Virginia, at 8:34 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Commissioner Black led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States of America.
The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Dr. Wallace-Davis, and those present
were as follows:
Commissioners present: -
Dr. Lisa Wallace-Davis
Thaddeus Holloman
William Black
George Knight
Alonzo Bell
Also present: Raymond H. Suttle, Jr.
Kaufman & Canoles, P.C.
Lysandra M. Shaw
Executive Director
Ronald Jackson
Executive Deputy Director
Lisa Dessoffy, Director
Finance
Tera Lockley
Director of Housing
Felicia Simmons, Director
Administrative Services
Kayonia M. Betts
Executive Assistant
Tricia Wilson
City of Newport News
Justin Orie
NNRHA IT Department
Commissioner Bell moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of
Commissioners held on December 16, 2025, be approved. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Black and passed with a unanimous vote.
Ms. Shaw formally expressed her appreciation to the Chair, Dr. Wallace-Davis, for
her service as Chairperson to the NNRHA Board and to the organization. Her
dedicated work, humility in leadership, and exemplary conduct were acknowledged,
along with gratitude for her continued support.
Commissioner Black made a motion to nominate Commissioner Thaddeus Holloman
to the position of Chairman. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Knight and
passed with a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Black made a motion to nominate Commissioner Alonzo Bell to the
position of Vice Chairman. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Knight and
passed with a unanimous vote.
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