Newport News City Council South District Seat B · Nov 3, 2026
Clifton J. Atkins
Candidate for City Council South District Seat B
Clifton J. Atkins is running for Newport News City Council South District Seat B in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against John R. Eley III and Devon P. Hamilton.
Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.) · Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Independent contractor in residential construction who attended the Newport News Apprentice School. Lists military service in the U.S. Army.
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 Clifton J. Atkins stands: positions on the record
Taxes1 sourced position
Wants to lower taxes, including ending real estate taxes for seniors whose homes are paid off and cutting taxes on small businesses.
“If elected, I’d want an aggressive plan to lower taxes through abatement programs, tax reliefs and eliminate real estate taxes for seniors and the elderly whose homes are paid for.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
School sales tax1 sourced position
as reported by The Virginian-Pilot; not a direct quote
Said at a September 2026 forum that he does not support the 1% school sales tax because of its cost to taxpayers.
Forum answerThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 26, 2026
Camp Morrison1 sourced position
Said at a September 2026 forum that he opposed the Camp Morrison Community Development Authority because he would prefer a commercial project to housing on the site.
“The city should take that property, tear those buildings down, but why not build something that is going to bring jobs?”
Forum answerThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 26, 2026
Tourism1 sourced position
Says entertainment and tourism should not be a high priority until communities are safe and clean.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Newport News City Council, South District in 2024 (lost).
Also running for City Council South District Seat B
- John R. Eley III (incumbent)
- Devon P. Hamilton
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