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Newport News city council
Coverage of Newport News city council in the Nexus archive.
- Age, term limits for Virginia politicos should be on the agenda
The article discusses the debate over age and term limits for Virginia politicians, using Barbara Henley, an 83-year-old Virginia Beach councilwoman with 40 years of service, as a case study. It raises questions about whether elected officials should have mandatory retirement and term limits to ensure fresh perspectives and effective representation.
- Newport News implements City Center curfew to promote safety, reduce crime
Newport News city council voted unanimously to impose a 7pm to 6am curfew in the City Center and a 10pm to 6am curfew for minors to promote public safety and provide more youth activities.