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Phillip A. Hamilton

Independent · Virginia · 2026

Running for Mayor, Newport News City, Virginia

Top priorities

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  • Reduce real estate, personal property and meals and prepared food tax rates, and seek state approval to limit real estate tax assessment increases., per Daily Press/Virginian-Pilot candidate questionnaire
  • Fund core city services such as education, public safety, transportation and infrastructure before expanding entertainment and tourism offerings., per Daily Press/Virginian-Pilot candidate questionnaire
  • Require a public hearing in each city election district before any data center proposal is considered., per Daily Press/Virginian-Pilot candidate questionnaire
Biography

Phillip A. Hamilton is retired from Newport News Public Schools and the Virginia House of Delegates, where he represented the 93rd district from 1988 to 2009, per a Daily Press/Virginian-Pilot candidate questionnaire. He holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Richmond and a master's degree in education administration and supervision from William & Mary. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

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Mayor, Newport News CityVirginia · 2026

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