By Leonard E. Colvin
Chief Reporter
New Journal and Guide
De’Andre Barnes, who recently won a seat on the Portsmouth City Council, was elected vice-mayor during the panel’s reorganizational and first meeting of the year on January 4.
Barnes, who is African American, at 35, is the youngest citizen to be elected to that post by his peers with four votes of support.
According to political watchers in Portsmouth, this move was a surprise.
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