Newport News City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Marcellus L. Harris III
Council Member, North District, Seat A; term ends Dec. 31, 2028City of Newport News
Marcellus L. Harris III (Council Member, North District, Seat A) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Newport News City Council after the election.
North District council member since 2016 and a former Newport News Public Schools counselor. Was re-elected in 2020 and 2024 and serves on the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads.
Where Marcellus L. Harris III stands: positions on the record
Camp Morrison1 sourced position
Voted yes to postpone the ordinance creating the Morrison Station Community Development Authority, a motion that cited the need for more community input (passed 7-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Newport News · Jul 14, 2026
Taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance keeping the real estate tax rate at $1.18 per $100 of assessed value for FY 2027 (adopted 7-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Newport News · May 12, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the $1.27 billion FY 2027 operating budget (adopted 7-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Newport News · May 12, 2026
Collective bargaining1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance allowing collective bargaining for eligible city employees (adopted 7-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Newport News · Jul 14, 2026
School sales tax1 sourced position
Voted yes on the resolution asking voters whether the city may levy an extra sales tax of up to 1% for school construction; this put the question on the ballot (passed 7-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Newport News · Jul 14, 2026
Development1 sourced position
Voted yes on the resolution supporting HomePort Hampton Roads 2, an approximately $450 million Navy housing and mixed-use project downtown, with $10 million in city support (passed 7-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Newport News · Jul 14, 2026
Council pay1 sourced position
Voted yes on raising the mayor's salary from $27,000 to $51,000 and council members' from $25,000 to $47,000, effective July 2025 (adopted 6-1, July 2024).
Council voteCity of Newport News · Jul 2, 2024
Housing and zoning1 sourced position
Voted no on rezoning 628 and 634 Old Fort Eustis Boulevard for an apartment community of up to 120 units, which the Planning Commission recommended denying (failed 3-4, Feb. 2025).
Council voteCity of Newport News · Feb 25, 2025
Stormwater1 sourced position
Voted yes on a new policy for privately owned man-made lakes that repealed the Lake Enhancement Program policy (adopted 5-2, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Newport News · Jun 9, 2026
Firearms1 sourced position
Voted yes on banning firearms in city buildings and city recreation and community centers, with exceptions for law enforcement and others (adopted 6-1, Nov. 2024).
Council voteCity of Newport News · Nov 26, 2024
Land use1 sourced position
Voted no on a permit for a gas station with a convenience store at 12833 and part of 12835 Jefferson Avenue for SKS Holdings (adopted 4-3, Feb. 2023).
Council voteCity of Newport News · Feb 14, 2023
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