Norfolk assessor not coming in your house

The people have spoken:

Tax assessors will no longer enter the homes of residents to update records because media coverage of the practice has sparked negative public reaction.

Real Estate Assessor Deborah Bunn made the announcement shortly after a meeting Wednesday afternoon with Mayor Paul Fraim.

An alert reader of mine brought the issue to my attention, prompting my post here. Many of you weighed in, and Kerry Dougherty of The Virginian-Pilot took notice. But it was the people – once made aware – that bombarded the Norfolk Council about this.

Councilman Barclay C. Winn said council members have received an onslaught of e-mails, letters and phone calls on the subject.

“Even my mother jumped on me about this,” he said.

Good for your mother! And kudos to all who made this issue a priority.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever does.” — Margaret Mead