If you're looking for a bit of fun, head on downtown for the 9th Occasional Doo Dah Parade at noon today. I won't make it but I've thoroughly enjoyed it in the past .
Month: March 2006
Homeowners pay, commercial saves
The Virginian-Pilot this morning discusses the issues of tax relief for homeowners and how it affects commercial property. But once again, the Pilot, given an opportunity to educate, punts. They say that separate rates for residential and commercial properties is impossible but never once mention that it is the arcane Dillon Rule that keeps the … Continue reading Homeowners pay, commercial saves
Community news update
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: Forward Norfolk, a political action committee, will hold a city-wide Community Conversation at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the YWCA, 5215 Colley Ave. Participants will discuss issues facing Norfolk. There will be break-out sessions by wards to address issues in neighborhoods. Results from the general forum and ward sessions will be presented to City … Continue reading Community news update
Upcoming candidates’ forums
The Compass today had notice of a couple of candidates' forums. Hosted by civic leagues, these forums are generally open to the public. This is an opportunity for you to hear - up close and personal - the views of the people you will be voting for on May 2. CANDIDATES SPEAK: Candidates for the … Continue reading Upcoming candidates’ forums
DYK: Local campaign finance
There has been some talk around the blogsphere regarding the debt that certain candidates incurred. I have heard that Dennis Kucinich is still carrying debt from his 2004 presidential run. Creigh Deeds has debt from the recount. Former Lt Gov candidate Chap Peterson ended his primary run in debt. What do all of these candidates … Continue reading DYK: Local campaign finance
ODU loses NIT semifinal
ODU's run in the NIT tournament came to a close tonight with a 66-43 loss to Michigan in a semifinal game. 😦
Pit bull attacks Hester
Vice Mayor Daun S. Hester was injured when a pit bull attacked her dog Monday morning. While the owner of the dog has yet to be identified, the passage of HB340 should result in penalties. I wish Mrs. Hester and her dog, Tootsie, a speedy recovery.
Come on in! The water is warm :)
I see a lot of visits to the blog and few comments. Feel free to add your point of view to any of the posts here. I'd love to hear other opinions 🙂
But did they get paid?
Delegate Kris Amundson reports that the first day of the special session of the General Assembly was a day of doing nothing. OK - so they couldn't pass a budget during the regular session and now they are into a special session - at taxpayer expense - and nothing gets accomplished?
Blog profile: Moral Contradictions
Lots of blogs have links to places the blog readers never visit. So let me highlight one which has become a favorite of mine: Moral Contradictions. The owner of the blog, Nathan, lives just up the road a bit in Mechanicsville. On his site, the "About" section neatly and accurately depicts what he writes about: … Continue reading Blog profile: Moral Contradictions
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