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Minutes of a Meeting of the
Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority
August 18, 2026
Having duly given public notice, the Board of Commissioners of the Newport News
Redevelopment and Housing Authority met at 227 27th Street, in the City of Newport
News, Virginia, at 8:31 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Pledge of Allegiance Ms. Andrea Diggs led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States of America.
Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Mr. Holloman, and those present
were as follows:
Commissioners present: -
Thaddeus Holloman
Alonzo Bell, Jr.
William Black
George Knight
Barbara Holley
Andrea Diggs
Dr. Helmuth Trieshmann
Also present: Raymond H. Suttle, Jr.
Kaufman & Canoles, P.C.
Lysandra M. Shaw
Executive Director
Ronald Jackson
Deputy Executive Director
Felicia Simmons, Director
Administrative Services
Kayonia M. Betts
Executive Assistant
Tricia Wilson
City of Newport News Via Teams
Twylla Lozada
Charity Means Love Foundation
LaWanda Carter
R.E.D. Academy
Justin Orie
NNRHA IT Department
Approval of Minutes Commissioner Bell moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of
June 16, 2026 Commissioners held on June 16, 2026, be approved. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Knight and passed with a unanimous vote.
Communications The following communications were provided to the Board and reviewed by the
Executive Director. Ms. Shaw reported that Great Oak Apartments received an A
rating on its recent Comprehensive Management and Occupancy Review, reflecting
the property's strong performance. The Board also reviewed HUD NSPIRE inspection
results for several properties, including Pinecroft Apartments (97), Orcutt Townhomes
III (84), Lassiter Courts (97), Spratley House (87), and Aqueduct Apartments (91).
The Authority conducts regular pre-inspections through a consulting firm to identify
and correct deficiencies before official HUD inspections. The Board discussed tenant
accountability and the inspection process before concluding the discussion with no
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