Clifton J. Atkins
Candidate for Newport News City Council, South District, Seat B
Background
- Occupation
- Contractor
- Campaign website
- jaronecatkinswixsite.com
A Newport News resident for nearly 50 years, a graduate of Warwick High School and the Newport News Apprentice School, and a licensed Class B contractor.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes eliminating real estate taxes for senior homeowners.
ReportCandidate Profile: Clifton J. Atkins (Newport News City Council - South District)Candidate questionnaire · WAVY-TV 10 (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com
“Lower taxes, Eliminating Real Estate taxes for seniors and the elderly owning their homes.”
Education
Opposes the school construction sales tax referendum.
ReportNewport News City Council candidates talk Camp Morrison, sales tax and blightDebate / forum transcript · Daily Press (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com
“Atkins and Hamilton both said they don't support the referendum because of the increased cost on taxpayers.”
Proposes adult night school and vocational training.
ReportCandidate Profile: Clifton J. Atkins (Newport News City Council - South District)Candidate questionnaire · WAVY-TV 10 (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com
“I would like to see a city wide night school adult training classes for all adults who wish to go back to school.”
Economy & jobs
Supports a commercial project at Camp Morrison, not housing.
ReportNewport News City Council candidates talk Camp Morrison, sales tax and blightDebate / forum transcript · Daily Press (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com
“Atkins said he was opposed because he would prefer a commercial project at the site rather than housing.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Clifton J. Atkins on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Sample ballots by precinct, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections
Election filing · City of Newport News Voter Registrar · nnva.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Newport News (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Newport News City Council candidates talk Camp Morrison, sales tax and blight
Debate / forum transcript · Daily Press (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com
- Candidate Profile: Clifton J. Atkins (Newport News City Council - South District)
Candidate questionnaire · WAVY-TV 10 (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com
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