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| McKinley L. Price | |
|---|---|
| Name | McKinley L. Price |
| Birth date | 1947 |
| Birth place | Newport News, Virginia, United States |
| Residence | Newport News, Virginia |
| Occupation | Physician, Politician |
| Office | Mayor of Newport News, Virginia |
| Predecessor | Joe Frank |
| Term start | 2010 |
| Term end | 2022 |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine |
McKinley L. Price is an American physician and politician who served as mayor of Newport News, Virginia. A native of Newport News, he combined a medical practice with civic leadership, engaging with institutions across the Hampton Roads region. His career intersects with public figures, municipal agencies, and regional organizations in southeastern Virginia.
Price was born in Newport News and raised during the postwar era when Norfolk, Portsmouth (Virginia), Hampton, and Newport News underwent industrial and demographic change. He attended local public schools and pursued undergraduate and medical training at Pennsylvania State University, matriculating through Penn State College of Medicine where he received his medical degree. His medical education connected him with academic centers such as University of Virginia School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, and national programs affiliated with National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and professional associations including the American Medical Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges. During his formative years he observed developments involving NASA, Langley Research Center, and regional employers like Newport News Shipbuilding and Huntington Ingalls Industries that influenced civic priorities in the Hampton Roads area.
Price established a cardiology and internal medicine practice that interfaced with hospitals and clinics across southeastern Virginia. He worked with institutions such as Riverside Health System, Sentara Healthcare, Bon Secours, and specialty centers including Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters and university-affiliated clinics. His clinical work involved collaboration with professional societies like the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the Society of Hospital Medicine, and with regulatory entities including the Food and Drug Administration and the Joint Commission. Price's medical leadership connected him to medical education networks at Eastern Virginia Medical School, Old Dominion University, and community health initiatives with YMCA, United Way, and faith-based organizations such as The First Baptist Church and interdenominational councils. He participated in continuing medical education sponsored by organizations such as Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and conferences including the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session.
Price entered municipal politics in a context shaped by regional governance structures including the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, Peninsula Mayors Council, and statewide institutions such as the Virginia General Assembly and the Governor of Virginia. He campaigned for mayor with endorsements and interactions spanning elected officials and bodies like James S. "Jimmy" C. Jones, Joe Frank, members of the Newport News City Council, and civic organizations including the Chamber of Commerce and labor groups linked to Local 1199 and International Longshoremen's Association. His political alliances and policy discussions engaged with federal representatives from the 1st District and federal agencies such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Economic Development Administration.
As mayor, Price oversaw initiatives affecting municipal departments such as Newport News Shipbuilding, Port of Virginia, Newport News Police Department, and Newport News Fire Department. His administration coordinated with regional transit and infrastructure agencies including Hampton Roads Transit, Virginia Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, and port authorities. He engaged with urban planning efforts tied to organizations such as the American Planning Association, historic preservation groups like the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and redevelopment projects involving partners such as Christopher Newport University, William & Mary, and Old Dominion University. His mayoralty intersected with federal recovery programs administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and economic programs supported by the Small Business Administration and U.S. Department of Commerce.
Price's policy agenda addressed public safety, economic development, and public health, requiring collaboration with entities including the Virginia Beach Police Department, Norfolk Police Department, Peninsula Criminal Justice Board, and health authorities such as the Virginia Department of Health. He promoted workforce development aligned with Thomas Nelson Community College, Tidewater Community College, and apprenticeship programs connected to Huntington Ingalls Industries and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Economic incentives and redevelopment worked through the Economic Development Authority and partnerships with corporations such as Newport News Shipbuilding, Canon Virginia, and logistics firms using the Port of Virginia. Environmental and resilience planning engaged with Virginia Institute of Marine Science, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and climate programs linked to NOAA and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Outside of elected office, Price participated in civic organizations and nonprofits including United Way of the Virginia Peninsula, American Red Cross, Rotary International, and faith-based groups across the Peninsula. He maintained ties to cultural and educational institutions such as Christopher Newport University, Mariners' Museum, Virginia Arts Festival, and historical societies preserving sites like Fort Monroe and Yorktown Battlefield. His community involvement connected him to philanthropic networks, civic leaders, and boards that interface with statewide programs administered by the Commonwealth of Virginia and national organizations including the National League of Cities and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Category:People from Newport News, Virginia Category:Mayors of places in Virginia Category:American physicians