Newport News City Council Central District Seat B · Nov 3, 2026
Andrea R. Diggs
Candidate for City Council Central District Seat B
Andrea R. Diggs is running for Newport News City Council Central District Seat B in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Cleon M. Long and Michael A. Gale.
Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.) · Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Licensed clinical social worker and small business owner who was born in Newport News. Her Newport News-based business provides mental health and developmental disability services, and she holds a bachelor's degree, a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Social Work.
- Campaign website
- diggs4citycouncil.com
Curtis D. Bethany III, John R. Eley III, Cleon M. Long, Clifton J. Atkins, Andrea R. Diggs, Michael A. Gale and Devon P. Hamilton answered six randomly selected resident questions at a September 2026 City Council candidate forum at Hilton Christian Church. The Virginian-Pilot · Sep 26, 2026
Where Andrea R. Diggs stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
Is not categorically opposed to data centers; would judge each proposal on its merits after research and public input.
“I am not categorically opposed to data centers, but I do not believe Newport News should automatically say yes simply because a project promises economic development or additional revenue.”
Own statementWAVY
Camp Morrison1 sourced position
as reported by The Virginian-Pilot; not a direct quote
Said at a September 2026 forum that she would not support creating the Camp Morrison Community Development Authority, citing community feedback.
Forum answerThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 26, 2026
School sales tax1 sourced position
as reported by The Virginian-Pilot; not a direct quote
Said at a September 2026 forum that she supports the 1% school sales tax, while raising concerns about fiscal accountability.
Forum answerThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 26, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Names housing stability as one of the biggest challenges; would move existing housing recommendations toward implementation with measurable goals.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Also running for City Council Central District Seat B
- Michael A. Gale
- Cleon M. Long (incumbent)
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