Archive for March 2010
American Idol results 03/04/10
Four more contestants – two males and two females – were eliminated from the ninth season of American Idol tonight. Since the guys went first this week, they went first for tonight’s elimination. John Park, who has a nice voice but seems to always pick the wrong song, was the first one to go. Joining … Continue reading
DePaul gets COPN, to build new hospital
It’s been a long time coming, but Bon Secours announced today in a press release that the certificate of public need (COPN) to build a new 124-bed DePaul hospital has been issued. “We are pleased that the Deputy Commissioner has approved our plan to build a new Bon Secours DePaul,” said Peter J. Bernard, CEO, … Continue reading
My legislative agenda: reviewed
In December 2007, I put out my legislative agenda for the 2008 General Assembly session. It consisted of the following: Nonpartisan redistricting Payday lending reform Real estate tax relief Restoring felons right to vote Verifiable voting Throughout the 2008 session, I followed all the bills related to these topics. At the end, while there were … Continue reading
Democracy in action: candidates file for local elections
Tuesday was the filing deadline for the upcoming May 4 local elections. In Norfolk, where we have five ward seats and the mayor on the ballot, 18 candidates have filed. In Portsmouth, three at-large council seats are up, and eight people have filed to fill them. Over in Chesapeake, there will be five at-large seats … Continue reading
Opinion, please: who should have access to voter files?
Last year, a group called The Know Campaign, planned to send out a mailing to households in Virginia, disclosing the voting history of the household and their neighbors. A question arose as to how the non-profit group obtained the voting records, since access to those records is limited to elected officials, candidates and political party … Continue reading
BREAKING: Muhammad out of Norfolk Council race
I have just received word that Michael Muhammad has withdrawn from the race for Norfolk Council, Ward 4. In withdrawing, Muhammad strongly endorses the incumbent, Paul Riddick. This morning after meeting with campaign staff, supporters, friends, and family, I have made a well-thought out decision. Though it was a difficult decision, I think it to … Continue reading
Catching up with Senator Northam
I had the opportunity to spend a little time on the phone last week with my state senator, Ralph Northam. Our conversation covered a myriad of topics regarding the current General Assembly session. Northam represents the 6th Senate District, and is no longer the wet-behind-the-ears innocent that we elected three years ago.
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