Sharon P. Scott
Independent · Virginia · 2026Running for Mayor, Newport News City, Virginia
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Increase the supply of affordable housing and protect renters.
- Expand childcare access and maternal health services for families.
- Make city government more transparent with open community forums.
Biography
Sharon P. Scott served on the Newport News City Council representing the North District from 2002 to 2022, chaired the Newport News/Williamsburg Airport Commission, and was appointed by two Virginia governors to the Virginia Design-Build Review Management Board, per a WAVY-TV candidate questionnaire. She holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Phoenix and is president of SPS Professionals, Inc., and now works as a real estate agent with Black Lion Realty, per the Daily Press.
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