Candidates’ Forum

Short notice, I know, but Thursday, April 6, there will be a Council candidates' forum at the Ocean View Senior Center at 7pm. This is a joint meeting of the East Ocean View, Cottage Line, and Pinewell civic leagues. I understand that the candidates for Mayor - Paul Fraim and Dan Montague - as well … Continue reading Candidates’ Forum

Candidate profile: Andy Wallach

As promised in my Open Letter to Norfolk Council Candidates, here is the first candidate to respond - Andy Wallach - in his own words:   Andy Wallach for City Council   I am Andy Wallach and I am running for Norfolk City Council as the Ward 2 representative in the May election. I request … Continue reading Candidate profile: Andy Wallach

Norfolk Real Estate Taxes: deferral?

In case you missed it, today's Virginian-Pilot has a piece about a proposed deferral program for real estate taxes, which council is looking at in lieu of a signficant rate reduction. However, Winn is pushing a tax deferral program that essentially would allow long-time residents to defer assessment increases of 5 percent or more each … Continue reading Norfolk Real Estate Taxes: deferral?