City & town
Newport News City Council
Central District, Seat B
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The city council sets City of Newport News's budget, tax rates and ordinances and appoints the city manager.
Public safety
Andrea R. DiggsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Michael A. GaleNo party listed
No documented position found.
Cleon M. LongNo party listed
- Supports police recruitment and youth prevention programs.
Education
Andrea R. DiggsNo party listed
- Supports the school construction sales tax referendum.
Michael A. GaleNo party listed
No documented position found.
Cleon M. LongNo party listed
- Supports the school construction sales tax referendum.
Housing
Andrea R. DiggsNo party listed
- Opposes the Camp Morrison community development authority.
Michael A. GaleNo party listed
- Proposes more code enforcement staff to address blight.
- Opposes the Camp Morrison community development authority.
Cleon M. LongNo party listed
- Proposes homebuyer help and home repair resources.
- Opposes the Camp Morrison community development authority.
Economy & jobs
Andrea R. DiggsNo party listed
- Supports development that raises household income.
Michael A. GaleNo party listed
No documented position found.
Cleon M. LongNo party listed
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Andrea R. DiggsNo party listed
- Proposes weighing each data center proposal on its merits.
Michael A. GaleNo party listed
No documented position found.
Cleon M. LongNo party listed
- Proposes public listening sessions on any data center.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.