Chesapeake Councilman Hayes to become a Democrat CHESAPEAKE -- A day after he left the Republican party, Chesapeake Councilman C.E. "Cliff" Hayes Jr. announced Saturday that he will become a Democrat. "I'd rather be disliked for who I am than to be loved for who I am not," Hayes told a group of 20 friends … Continue reading One more
Day: June 23, 2007
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Chesapeake councilman leaves Republican Party Chesapeake Councilman C.E. "Cliff" Hayes Jr. is leaving the Republican Party.Hayes, who was elected to the council in 2004, has been a member of the party since 2001, he said. On Friday, he notified the Chesapeake Republican Committee of his resignation. Surrounded by friends and supporters, Hayes will discuss his … Continue reading One less
Campaign signs in Norfolk
orfdem made mention of the sign ordinance in Norfolk: Campaigns [signs] are not supposed to be posted until 90 days before an election. I understood that to be the case as well. And seeing Rerras signs pop up in my neighborhood over the past few weeks, I wondered how they were getting around the rule. … Continue reading Campaign signs in Norfolk
The fleecing of local taxpayers
The Virginian Pilot reports today on the new fines that will be imposed on drivers convicted of certain offenses. The Pilot's article discusses who will benefit the most from these higher fines: the law firms that act as collection agencies for the local Commonwealth's Attoneys offices. But the hefty penalties could be a bonanza for … Continue reading The fleecing of local taxpayers
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