VA Dems certify 6

The Democratic Party of Virginia has certified six candidates for the February 12, 2008 presidential primary. Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Dennis Kucinich, Barack Obama, and Bill Richardson all turned in enough signatures to the Virginia State Board of Elections to qualify to run in the Commonwealth. Chris Dodd did not file with the … Continue reading VA Dems certify 6

Hester: possible conflict?

Norfolk city council member Daun Hester was the subject of an article in today's Virginian Pilot. Hester has been working for a company that is trying to get a contract with the Norfolk School Board. Because council members appoint the School Board in Norfolk, if Community Education Partners pays Hester more than $10,000 in one … Continue reading Hester: possible conflict?

My legislative agenda: real estate tax relief

I mentioned in an earlier post that I was going to roll out my legislative agenda. This is the third in the series. No one doubts that the rapid increases in real estate assessments that we have experienced over the last few years has come to an end. Nevertheless, the need for real estate tax … Continue reading My legislative agenda: real estate tax relief