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Norfolk GAINS candidates forum
I attended the candidates forum hosted by Norfolk GAINS last night. A report of the event from Virginian-Pilot educational reporter Steven Vegh is here. The forum, like the group, focused on our public schools. Perhaps the very best part of the forum was the questions themselves. Rare is the case when I attend candidate forums … Continue reading
Pilot predictions Norfolk: 2 for 2
The Virginian-Pilot editorial board published its endorsements for Norfolk council today, with predictable results.
Predictions on Pilot endorsements: Norfolk
Oh, to have been a fly on the wall when the editorial board met with the candidates for Norfolk council I think they should tape the interviews and put them on the web for all of us to see – like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel did with its Herman Cain interview. In its editorial … Continue reading
Pilot predictions Chesapeake: 6 (or 5?) for 7
The Virginian-Pilot editorial board published its Chesapeake endorsements today. As I predicted, incumbency weighed heavily on the board, with one exception.
Predictions on Pilot endorsements: Chesapeake
With the election just days away, a comment reminded me that I needed to get going on my predictions Since they have the largest number of candidates and positions, I figured I’d start with Chesapeake. Recall, if you will, the standards by which The Virginian-Pilot makes its endorsements: If you read the editorial page regularly … Continue reading
No to 21% pay raise
Suffolk’s City Manager will not be getting a 21% pay increase. Some people over there have got eggs on their faces: the consultant involved in the pay study didn’t recommend the raises for council appointees.
Promises, promises
My latest column, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. It was inspired by this Compass piece on the upcoming council elections in Norfolk. Candidates make promises to voters all the time, some big, some small. Rare is the case when there is an effort to track whether they actually keep them. When you combine … Continue reading
A 21% raise? Really?
In these austere times, Suffolk City Manager Selena Cuffee-Glenn is proposing a budget that includes a raise of 21%. For herself. Nevermind that “Surprising Suffolk,” as it used to be known, is smaller than its neighbors and has fewer employees. Nevermind, even, that the paltry 2% raises for its teachers will likely be scrapped. Nope, … Continue reading
Spruill Pancake Breakfast Saturday
Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr. will be hosting one of his infamous pancake breakfasts this coming Saturday, April 14. Former (and future?) gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe will be in attendance along with a slew of other local elected officials. Breakfast is served from 8am-10:30am at the Zulekia Court Building, 641Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake. I know where I … Continue reading
Chesapeake candidate op-ed: Kevin Amick
As per our invitation, we are presenting op-eds from the candidates for the May 1 local elections in Norfolk, Newport News, Williamsburg, Chesapeake and Hampton. The articles will appear in the order in which they are received and exactly as they were sent to us. By Kevin Amick My decision to run as an “independent” … Continue reading
Norfolk candidate op-ed: Marcus Calabrese
As per our invitation, we are presenting op-eds from the candidates for the May 1 local elections in Norfolk, Newport News, Williamsburg, Chesapeake and Hampton. The articles will appear in the order in which they are received and exactly as they were sent to us. By Marcus A. Calabrese As someone who has represented children, … Continue reading
Norfolk candidate op-ed: Jesse Scaccia
As per our invitation, we are presenting op-eds from the candidates for the May 1 local elections in Norfolk, Newport News, Williamsburg, Chesapeake and Hampton. The articles will appear in the order in which they are received and exactly as they were sent to us It Takes a Village to Raise a School By Jesse … Continue reading
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