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List of mayors of Newport News, Virginia facts for kids

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Newport News, Virginia, is a busy city with a long history. Like all cities, it needs a leader to help it run smoothly. This leader is called the mayor. The mayor is an important person who helps make decisions for the city and its people. This article lists all the people who have served as mayor of Newport News, from the very first one to the current mayor.


What Does a Mayor Do?

A mayor is like the chief executive officer of a city. They are often elected by the people who live in the city. The mayor works with the city council to make laws and plans. They help manage the city's budget and services. These services include things like schools, parks, and public safety. The mayor's job is to make sure the city is a great place to live for everyone.

Leaders of Newport News

Here is a list of the people who have served as mayor of Newport News, Virginia. The list shows each mayor's name and the years they were in office. This period is called their "term."

Mayor Term
Allan A. Moss July 1896 – November 1896
Walter A. Post November 1896 – September 1, 1898
Allan A. Moss September 1, 1898 – September 1, 1904
Samuel R. Buxton September 1, 1904 – September 1, 1908
Maryus Jones September 1, 1908 – September 1, 1912
Bernard B. Semmes September 1, 1912 – September 1, 1916
Allan A. Moss September 1, 1916 – September 1, 1920
Philip W. Hiden 1920–1924
Charles C. Smith 1924–1926
Thomas B. Jones 1926–1930
Harry Reyner 1930–1932
Richard W. West 1932–1936
B. G. James 1936–1940
T. Parker Host Sr. September 3, 1940 – February 13, 1942
Dr. R. Cowles Taylor February 16, 1942 – December 20, 1955
Alfred M. Monfalcone January 16, 1956 – September 1, 1956
Robert B. Smith September 1, 1956 – June 30, 1958
Oscar J. Brittingham Jr. July 1, 1958 – June 30, 1962
Donald M. Hyatt July 1, 1962 – June 30, 1970
J. William Hornsby July 1, 1970 – June 30, 1974
Harry E. Atkinson July 1, 1974 – June 30, 1976
Joseph C. Ritchie July 1, 1976 – June 30, 1986
Jessie M. Rattley July 1, 1986 – June 30, 1990
Barry E. DuVal July 1, 1990 – June 30, 1996
Joe S. Frank July 1, 1996 – June 30, 2010
McKinley L. Price July 1, 2010 – December 31, 2022
Phillip Jones January 1, 2023 – present

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