Newport News Mayor McKinley Price is participating in an online Mayors’ Forum on Monday, April 12 at 7 p.m. The virtual event is being hosted by Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck in honor of the start of national Youth Violence Prevention Week. Other participants include Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer, Chesapeake Mayor Rick West and Portsmouth Mayor Shannon Glover. The mayors will be joined by Anthony Smith, executive director of Cities United. The group will discuss the impact of youth violence in the region and ways to prevent crime. Topics include addressing root issues in society, what cities are doing now, the efforts of nonprofits and partner agencies, and opportunities for mentorship and volunteer engagement. The forum will air on Hampton’s Facebook page as a live event, and people are encouraged to watch and interact. After comments from all participants and a discussion on key topics, mayors will address questions from the community.

City Council will hold two public hearings on the Recommended Budget – Tuesday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall and Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Denbigh Community Center, 15198 Warwick Boulevard. The entire recommended budget, including the City Manager’s cover letter and presentation, can be viewed at www.nnva.gov. Comments on the proposed budget can also be submitted to Council by: • Emailing council@nnva.gov • Sending in comments via https://nngov.civicweb.net/Portal/ • Leaving a voicemail at 757-926-8734 • Mailing comments to: City Council, 2400 Washington Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607

Meetings are open to the public and there is a time for public comments.