During a recent City Council work session, Assistant City Manager Alan Archer and Police Chief Steve Drew made a pitch for utilizing drones to help respond to emergencies and calls for service. The goal is to increase safety for police and people involved in a crisis.
Newport News City Manager Cynthia Rohlf has proposed keeping the city’s real estate tax rate the same for the upcoming fiscal year. However, some City Council members want to consider lowering the rates.
Newport News City Manager Cynthia Rohlf has proposed keeping the city’s real estate tax rate the same for the upcoming fiscal year. However, some City Council members want to consider lowering the rates.
Replying to emails, researching policies, responding to constituent’s calls some Virginia Beach and Newport News city council members say they’re overwhelmed by the responsibilities of the job and could use a little help.
City Attorney Collins Owens Jr. noted Newport News once had an ordinance restricting panhandling. However, City Council got rid of it a few years ago after federal courts ruled that panhandling is a form of free speech.