City Council
Meet Your City Council
All council members can be contacted by emailing City Council or calling 757-926-8618.
Phillip D. Jones, Mayor
Mayor Phillip D. Jones was elected At-Large to the Newport News City Council in November of 2022. The Mayor presides over the meetings of the Council.
Curtis D. Bethany, III
Vice Mayor Curtis Bethany III was elected to the Newport News City Council in November of 2022 and serves the citizens of the North District.
John R. Eley, III
Councilman John R. Eley III was elected to the Newport News City Council in November of 2022 and serves the citizens of the South District.
Marcellus L. Harris III, D. Div.
Councilman Marcellus L. Harris III was elected to the Newport News City Council in May of 2016 and serves the citizens of the North District.
Cleon M. Long, P.E.
Councilman Cleon M. Long was elected to the Newport News City Council in November of 2022 and serves the citizens of the Central District.
Tina L. Vick
Councilwoman Tina L. Vick was elected to the Newport News City Council in May of 2008 and serves the citizens of the South District.
Dr. Patricia P. Woodbury
Councilwoman Dr. Patricia P. Woodbury was elected to the Newport News City Council in May of 2008 and serves the citizens of the Central District.
Our Meetings
Regular Meetings
- Meetings are recorded live and can be watched on-demand by visiting our regular city council meeting archives
- 7 PM
- The second and fourth Tuesday of each month
- Meetings are open to the public and there is a time for public comments
- City Council Chambers, behind City Hall
2400 Washington Ave.
Newport News, VA
Work Sessions
- Various start times, precedes regular meetings
- The second and fourth Tuesday of each month
- Work Sessions are open to the public and public comments are not allowed
- City Council Conference Room
City Hall, 10th Floor
2400 Washington Ave.
Newport News, VA