Month: March 2006

VP correction: Hester “mentored” Lynch

Perusing the corrections in today's Virginian-Pilot, I ran across this gem: Norfolk Vice Mayor Daun Hester said she did not recruit Kerry Lynch to run against council incumbent Paul Riddick and that a story (“Hester’s opposing endorsement agitates council”) in the March 9 Hampton Roads section erred in saying she admitted doing so. The original … Continue reading VP correction: Hester “mentored” Lynch →

FCC Commissioners to headline Town Meeting on the Future of Media in Norfolk

I received this press release a couple of days ago: March 30 forum offers rare opportunity for Virginians to speak directly to Washington decision-makers Local workshops to educate concerned citizens about media policy issues and help them prepare public testimony Federal Communications Commissioners Jonathan Adelstein and Michael Copps will visit Norfolk, Va., on March 30 … Continue reading FCC Commissioners to headline Town Meeting on the Future of Media in Norfolk →

Kaine Town Hall Meeting

Governor Tim Kaine will be in Chesapeake for another town hall meeting on transportation. The event is scheduled for Monday, March 29 at 6:30pm at the Chesapeake Conference Center, located at 900 Greenbriar Circle. You can find information on Kaine's transportation plan here.

Reduction in real estate tax rate proposed

Facing a 23% citywide increase in real estate assessments, Norfolk Council members Don Williams and Randy Wright are proposing a 20-cent reduction in the tax rate. The rate, currently $1.35 per $100 of assessed value, would drop to $1.15. Council candidate Barbara Saunders is proposing a rate reduction of 30 cents. Portsmouth, with the highest … Continue reading Reduction in real estate tax rate proposed →

Better late than never

I missed posting this for St. Patrick's Day: An Irish Prayer May those who love us, love us And those that don't love us, May God turn their hearts; And if He doesn't turn their hearts, May He turn their ankles, So we'll know them by their limping.

Open letter to Norfolk Council candidates

Here is the email I sent this evening to the candidates for Norfolk Council (the ones with email addresses - the rest will be mailed tomorrow): Dear Norfolk Council Candidate In an effort to bring as much information to Norfolk voters as possible, I have launched a blog - vivianpaige.wordpress.com. I would like to feature … Continue reading Open letter to Norfolk Council candidates →

VA Senate Race

On November 7, 2006, Virginians will have the opportunity to elect one of our two US Senators. The seat is currently occupied by George Allen (R). The Virginian-Pilot today has an article on Allen, who appears to be simultaneously running for re-election and for the Republican nomination for president. Mentioned in the article is the … Continue reading VA Senate Race →

New Orleans: Absentee voting

Thousands of voters in the upcoming New Orleans municipal elections face disenfranchisement. ........................ National civil rights groups are concerned that displaced persons may not know how the absentee ballot process works, or will be unable to receive ballots because of moving between temporary housing arrangements. Head over to Tsuredzuregusa for more information.

Virginia’s Citizen Legislators

A post on Extra Innings by Delegate Kris Admundson has J. Sarge musing about our citizen legislature. As I posted on Extra Innings, I believe that we are beyond the point of having part-time legislators. While I value the experiences that part-timers bring to the table, I believe the nature of the part-time service eliminates … Continue reading Virginia’s Citizen Legislators →