Portsmouth's $149.9 million budget passes as council votes 5-4 to reject adding money to city's school budget.

My daughter is stuck to fend for herself to get to school," Harris explained. According to the Portsmouth City Council, 54% of parents in Portsmouth have the same problem.

Posted: Mar 10, 2025 / 05:05 PM EDT Updated: Mar 10, 2025 / 05:05 PM EDT PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth City Council held day two of their city retreat in Newport News Saturday.

Portsmouth City Council is considering a $149.8 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026, representing a 3.49% tax increase. The School Board and Police Commission are requesting additional funds ...

Portsmouth City Council approved a nearly $150 million budget for fiscal year 2026. The budget raises the tax rate by 3.49%, impacting homeowners with an estimated $301 annual increase.

Portsmouth has 11.48 city employees earning over $100K per 1,000 residents, while the average across these New Hampshire cities is 3.39 per 1,000 residents. This means Portsmouth's ratio is 238% ...