Day: September 20, 2006

Partner of cop killed to be fired

The partner of police officer Seneca Darden, who was killed by another officer last May, will be fired. The officer, Jason Canfield, was still in his probationary period with the police force. Such officers can be terminated without any grievance procedure. The decision on this comes from city manager Regina Williams. Overwhelmingly (70% to 25% … Continue reading Partner of cop killed to be fired →

Marshall Newman around the ‘net

Kenton has a video up of the event held at Gunston Hall. Great job, Kenton! And now I see why everybody thinks Delegate David Englin is a rock star. It is because he is a rock star! Hear him speak about Virginia values - and why if you believe in them, you should Vote NO! … Continue reading Marshall Newman around the ‘net →

Norfolk: a barn door and a horse

How's that thing go? Closing the barn door after the horse is already out? Well, it seems that Norfolk council is doing just that. At Tuesday's session, they voted to allow tattoo parlors in the city, but only in certain places, and certainly not in shopping centers. However, it seems that one tattoo parlor has … Continue reading Norfolk: a barn door and a horse →

Brian Moran named Sheriff’s Legislator of the Year

House Democratic Caucus Chairman Brian Moran was named the Virginia Sheriff's Association Legislator of the Year at their annual banquet in Williamsburg Tuesday evening. "The Virginia Sheriffs' Association is pleased to recognize Del. Brian Moran as this year's legislator of the year. Del. Moran has consistently demonstrated his support for the law enforcement community by … Continue reading Brian Moran named Sheriff’s Legislator of the Year →

Norfolk Forum: Colin Powell

Getting season tickets for the Norfolk Forum is almost like trying to get season tickets for your favorite sports team: you have to wait for somebody to die first. As the result, I don't have any. But Tuesday afternoon, I got a phone call from a client who had tickets but couldn't go. It was … Continue reading Norfolk Forum: Colin Powell →