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City Charter

Introductory information about the City Charter

The City of Newport News obtained its present Charter from the Virginia General Assembly effective July 1, 1958, as a result of the consolidation of the Cities of Newport News and Warwick. Originally incorporated in 1896, with a population of 9,000, Newport News grew so rapidly that it became a city without passing through the village or town stage. The City was governed by a Bicameral Common Council, then a Board of Alderman, and in 1920, the present Council-Manager form of government was established.

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City Council Contact Information

All members of Newport News City Council can be reached through any of the following:

City Council
City of Newport News
2400 Washington Avenue
Newport News, Virginia 23607

(757) 926-8618 (phone)
(757) 926-8599 (fax)
council@nngov.com

Meeting Times: The Newport News City Council regularly meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month to take official action on matters brought before it. A prefatory meeting is held at 7:00 p.m. prior to the regular Council meeting for the purpose of making and accepting presentations. Council meetings are held in the City Council Chambers located behind City Hall at 2400 Washington Avenue, unless otherwise noted.

Work Sessions for City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month prior to the regular City Council meeting in the City Council Conference Room on the 10th floor of City Hall at 2400 Washington Avenue, unless otherwise noted.