It is no secret that times are tight. The City of Norfolk is eliminating positions to deal with shortfalls. So I'm absolutely mystified as to how they could possibly conclude that it is OK to give $11,000 to the operators of Afr'Am Festival to help pay police officers who worked at the festival. There is … Continue reading Bad decision
Day: June 16, 2010
Norfolk Schools news
School board announces finalists for superintendent With the retirement of current superintendent, Stephen Jones, scheduled for June 30, the Norfolk School Board announced the three finalists for the position. The three men - Richard Bentley, Randy L. Bridges, and Robert L. Copeland - will be in town this Thursday, June 17, for a public forum. … Continue reading Norfolk Schools news
RIP Janie Bowen
Janie Bowen, the Virginia Tax Commissioner, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning. I learned of her death in the afternoon, when Governor Bob McDonnell's statement on her death came via email. I met Bowen shortly after she was named Commissioner, as I was considering a gubernatorial appointment position with her agency. This was shortly after the … Continue reading RIP Janie Bowen
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