City & town
Newport News City Council
South 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.
Taxes & budget
Clifton J. AtkinsNo party listed
- Proposes eliminating real estate taxes for senior homeowners.
Devon P. HamiltonNo party listed
No documented position found.
John R. Eley IIINo party listed
No documented position found.
Education
Clifton J. AtkinsNo party listed
- Opposes the school construction sales tax referendum.
- Proposes adult night school and vocational training.
Devon P. HamiltonNo party listed
- Opposes the school construction sales tax referendum.
John R. Eley IIINo party listed
- Supports the school construction sales tax referendum.
Housing
Clifton J. AtkinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Devon P. HamiltonNo party listed
- Opposes the Camp Morrison community development authority.
John R. Eley IIINo party listed
- Supports tighter code enforcement against blighted buildings.
Economy & jobs
Clifton J. AtkinsNo party listed
- Supports a commercial project at Camp Morrison, not housing.
Devon P. HamiltonNo party listed
No documented position found.
John R. Eley IIINo party listed
- Led workforce training referrals through What's Next.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Clifton J. AtkinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Devon P. HamiltonNo party listed
- Opposes data centers in the city.
John R. Eley IIINo party listed
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Clifton J. AtkinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Devon P. HamiltonNo party listed
- Supports reducing corporate influence in elections.
John R. Eley IIINo party listed
No documented position found.
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; 6 issues covered in this race.