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I started this blog to talk about local politics, specifically Norfolk politics. It is impossible
to talk about Norfolk in a vacuum, so you'll also find some regional, state, and national politics. And sometimes, no politics at all.
The inspiration for this blog comes from one of Virginia's most respected forefathers:
"I know no safe depositary of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion by education. This is the true corrective of abuses of constitutional power."
Thomas Jefferson, 1820
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I live in Chesapeake, VA so I have already been subjected to the “back door” tax increase of 8% due to Chesapeake’s reduction of car tax relief to 62% in 2006 from 70% from last year. But I recently bought a new car in June and have received a new personal property tax bill for the entire amount due, with ZERO car tax relief included. To add to the tax increase, my car tax bill also includes a SECOND assessment for my city sticker which was paid in June for my old car for which I had already paid personal property tax and city sticker fees on. The “no car tax” not only has lead to an increase in my taxes but also double taxation for city sticker fees.
Don’t blame that on Chesapeake! The problem is the General Assembly, who capped car tax relief at a fixed amount, as opposed to a fixed percentage.
As far as the new car – I’m not sure why you had to pay the entire bill.I’ve not heard of that happening. Perhaps somebody can chime in.
You should be eligible for a refund of a portion of the personal property taxes paid on the old car. And the sticker – not sure why you had to pay twice. Does Chesapeake still have stickers? Used to be you only paid in full for a new sticker if you couldn’t produce the old one.
Thanks for the nice comment. Hopefully you can run again and win next time. Even though I don’t live in your area a nice person with great values such as yourself should always be elected. Never give up and stay strong against the opposition.
Hi there!
I know the information will come in handy soon.
I’m not so familiar with Norfolk politics, so definitely, I’ll learn something new out of your views and discussions. I wanna say thank you ahead for that.
Thank you, Vivian, for sharing your knowledge in Norfolk politics to us. It will enlighten and inform a lot of people, especially those who aren’t living in Norfolk.
Hello, Daniel, Hollie & Susan! Hopefully, you will find some good information here. And visit often
Could not resist letting you know that it continues to be a small world. Thought I recognized your name a little over a week ago. Of course, being an inquisitive geek, I just had to visit your blog. Pleasantly surprised to learn we reside in the same neck of the woods. Thanks to you, I now have a place to keep in touch with the politics of my city.
Glad you stopped by! Hope you find the information here useful.
Hello.
In case you haven’t heard, the Norfolk Tea Party is back! The first meeting of the Norfolk Tea Party II is on Saturday, Sept. 23rd at 9am, to be held at “the Banque” off of E. Little Creek Rd. We are going for a cut of $1.08 in 2008!
I’ve been around Norfolk last month, and I should say it’s one of the most beautiful towns I’ve seen in Virginia. But what’s more interesting, perhaps, is its politics. Thanks for keeping us all posted. Hope to visit the town again soon.
The very respected Cook Political Report in it’s Sept 20 listing, calls the 2nd District Congressional race a “toss up”
My wife and I are moving to Norfolk this month, and I’m looking forward to the new atmosphere we’ll be getting used to. I am getting good pointers about how the politics goes there. I guess it’s very essential for every Norfolk citizen.
Shawn – do come back soon. Marylin – that’s about how I’d rank this race
Mike – Norfolk politics are certainly interesting 
Hello there,
Thought I’d drop in and say I have enjoyed reading all the info that is on your site. Very educational and I am proud of you and your “staff” for putting in the hours necessary for this, as well as, your dedication in not only our local politics but our state and nation. It is great to see others so interested and even new comers to want to know more and be involved. Thank you.
My “staff”? Oh – I guess you mean my cats