VOTE May 4, 2010

Hello and welcome. I am glad you are visiting my web site. It has been designed as a tool for citizens. You may contact me via email (bertbate@aol.com) or by phone at 757-719-5052. I want to hear your concerns and ideas. My office is located on the third floor of TowneBank located at 1 Old Oyster Point Road, Newport News. map >>>

Bert Bateman's Focus on the Future of Newport News (PDF)
Editorial from the Op-Ed, Daily Press, Nov. 22, 2009.

We are currently in the budget season for the City of Newport News. You may visit and download various portions of the budget by clicking on the City budget links you will find.

Links of Interest:

• Residential Tax Abatement & Revitalization Prgm (PDF)
• Ecomonic Review: Good Things Happening in Newport News
• City Council Budget Information
• Report Waste in the City - I welcome your input
• City Council Minutes & Agendas
• View City Council Meetings
• "Bert Bateman continues a tradition of caring for our community" (from Oyster Pointer Magazine, PDF)
  

Have a question about city government? Do you need a referral to the appropriate city department? Contact me at bertbate@aol.com or
by phone at 757-719-5052 and I will be glad to help.

Dear Friends and Supporters,
I believe my background in government, finance and community service gives me a unique perspective and insight in which to continue my leadership role in improving and unifying our city in the following areas:

• Encouraging economic diversity by making Newport News an attractive place for employment opportunities.
• Assuring our citizens a safe and orderly school system that fosters high academic achievement.
• Strengthening public safety and reducing violent crime throughout our city.
• Diligent involvement and communication with VDOT regarding the Warwick Blvd. Project and Middeground Boulevard extension project.
• Improving the long term financial future of Newport News.

Thank you for your continued support,