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In the last legislative session, state Sen. Louise Lucas unsuccessfully sought legislation asking for the charter change. During a work session last month, councilman Mark Whitaker requested that the city try again.

Portsmouth native Nicholas Gordon is known as Cletus Kassady, his comedian alter ego who's performed stand-up, written for other performers and acted in plays and films. But he's most recently gained prominence for his comedic recaps of Portsmouth City Council.