Newport News Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Sharon P. Scott
Candidate for Mayor
Sharon P. Scott is running for mayor of Newport News in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Phillip D. Jones and Phillip A. Hamilton.
Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.) · Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Real estate agent and president of SPS Professionals, Inc., who served on City Council from 2002 to 2022. Represented the North District and chaired the Newport News/Williamsburg Airport Commission and the Hampton Roads Regional Jail Authority.
- Campaign website
- www.sharonpscottformayor.org
Where Sharon P. Scott stands: positions on the record
Spending2 sourced positions
Cites fiscal irresponsibility and lack of transparency as problems facing residents; wants public hearings and financial impact statements before major spending decisions.
“A financial impact statement should be completed on projects that cost taxpayer millions of dollars.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Criticized the city's spending on NOODLE - The Thinkers Convention.
Own statement13News Now
Data centers1 sourced position
Says she is not opposed to data centers as such, but wants each proposal judged on its merits after a full review of costs, water and power demands.
“I am not opposed to data centers, per se.”
Own statementWAVY
Housing1 sourced position
Lists attainable housing and responsible growth as a priority for the next four years.
Own statementWAVY
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Newport News City Council, North District in 2018 as an Independent candidate (won).
Also running for Mayor
- Phillip A. Hamilton
- Phillip D. Jones (incumbent)
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