

Newins’ attorney, Alison Zizzo, called the lawsuit “baseless” and believes it’s politically motivated as it’s “so close in time to an important election.” The elderly woman alleges Newins mistreated her and her late husband in addition to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and property from them. Newins’ campaign season saw some controversy earlier this month, when a civil suit was filed against her by her great aunt, Shirley B.
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She suggested reducing the license fees and taxes to help businesses get started and “moving in the right direction.” Newins also said the council needs to do more to make the process of bringing a business to Chesapeake easier. Newins, a lawyer and vice president of the Chesapeake Bar Association, said the City Council has made progress with increased pay for law enforcement officers, but added it’s not enough as other cities are still offering more. Navy intelligence officer.Īmanda Newins, 30, is the top fundraiser in the race so far, bringing in nearly $42,000 since the start of 2022.

Vitale is managing director at Microsoft Corporation and spent more than 20 years as a U.S. Vitale also said she wants to improve the city’s tax relief program for senior adults by raising the taxable total income cap from $350,000 to $450,000. Vitale said a portion of the broadband ring being constructed can be leased out to businesses, which helps the city generate more revenue. Ward and Vitale, 55, praised the current council’s support for improving internet access and connectivity, a need they said was evident throughout the pandemic. Ward, 76, has also been a board member of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission and the Hampton Roads Transportation Organization for more than 14 years. As a retired Portsmouth Public Schools administrator and former Chesapeake School Board member, Ward also said ensuring schools are funded and providing a quality education is another priority. Ward was among the council members who voted for de Triquet’s motion, and if elected, she wants to continue advocating for both measures. He added that the city must continue to balance its rate of residential and commercial growth and build on progress made with increased pay for public safety workers and educators. De Triquet, 73, told The Virginian-Pilot those remain priorities for him.
