Newport Notes With Rick Ufford-Chase 9.9.26

Mayor Rick Ufford-Chase discusses the updated city charter changes, which will require voter approval on November 3, 2026. Rick also recapped the NVDA purchase of the downtown development block and announced that both the judge and the Securities and Exchange Commission have approved the sale. The closing date for the property is October 13, 2026. Once in possession of the property, NVDA will review what remediation needs to be completed. At the same time, the City will begin reaching out to developers who may be interested in developing the property.