NNEA PAC has proudly endorsed pro-schools, pro-labor candidates for Newport News Mayor, City Council, and School Board, based on their voting records, questionnaire responses, and interviews. Congratulations to Mayor Phillip Jones, Councilman Cleon Long, Councilman John Eley, and School Board members Gary Hunter, Lisa Surles-Law, and Dr. Terri Best.
In addition, NNEA PAC endorses a “YES” vote on the 1% sales tax for school construction referendum, which would provide desperately needed funding exclusively for the city’s aging school buildings, which are hundreds of millions of dollars behind in deferred construction and maintenance, leading to faulty HVAC and plumbing, roof leaks, and flimsy “learning cottage” trailers across the district. If passed, the 1% sales tax would not apply to essentials such as groceries, gas, medicine, diapers, hygiene products, or vehicle sales.
Newport News residents, please make a plan to early vote by Saturday, Oct. 31, or to vote on Election Day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6 am to 7 pm. Visit iwillvote.com to check your voter registration and polling locations.
NN Early Vote Locations:
* City Center, Fountain Plaza II, 700 Town Center Dr., 1st Floor Conference Room
* Denbigh Community Center, 15198 Warwick Blvd., Room 152
* City Hall, 2400 Washington Ave., 6th floor
NN Early Vote Schedule:
* City Hall — Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm
* City Center, Fountain Plaza II — Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 am to 5 pm
* Denbigh Community Center — Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 am to 5 pm
* All 3 early vote sites are open on Sat., Oct. 31, from 9 am to 5 pm. Oct. 31 is the last day to early vote.
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