Month: November 2009

Blogs United wrapup

It has been two years since bloggers from around the Commonwealth gathered. This past Saturday, Blogs United held another conference. The number of bloggers was much smaller than in years past but the number of non-bloggers in attendance was larger. Most of the non-bloggers in attendance held positions within the Republican Party. Add to that … Continue reading Blogs United wrapup →

Opinion, please: “Black Fur-iday”

It seems that animal shelters find black cats and dogs difficult to be adopted. In a play on words, the Norfolk Animal Care Center is holding a "sale" on the animals, to coincide with Black Friday, the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. The "sale" provides for adoption fees of black cats and dogs … Continue reading Opinion, please: “Black Fur-iday” →

How we did in Hampton Roads in November

The Virginia Public Access Project today updated their website with the party performance data for statewide candidates for the House of Delegates and Senate districts. A lot of red on that house map to the left (click to enlarge). I took a look at the contested races in Hampton Roads where there was a Democratic … Continue reading How we did in Hampton Roads in November →

Nye community discussion Saturday

I won't be able to make this (because I'll be at the Blogs United conference) but here's your chance to talk to Rep. Glenn Nye.

Reminder: Blogs United Saturday

Just a quick reminder that the Blogs United conference is coming up this Saturday, November 21. The event will be held from 9am-4pm at the David Student Union Center on the campus of Christopher Newport University in Newport News. Among the media personnel scheduled to attend are Anita Kumar of Washington Post, Ryan Nobles of … Continue reading Reminder: Blogs United Saturday →

Hamilton latest: subpoenas, ethics rules overhaul

The Virginian-Pilot has been all over the latest information on the Phil Hamilton situation. In an article on the front page of Tuesday's paper (strangely buried on the website here), the cancellation of the ethics probe is causing concern. Frustrated by the halt to the inquiry, House Minority Leader Ward Armstrong, D-Henry County, said Tuesday … Continue reading Hamilton latest: subpoenas, ethics rules overhaul →

Democracy in action in Norfolk

“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 The quote above is one of my favorites. And Tuesday, we got an opportunity to see it happen. It started with a phone call that I received Monday morning. Yes, … Continue reading Democracy in action in Norfolk →

Council backs off charter changes

I'm sitting in the Norfolk City Council meeting. After the informal session, council had already decided to vote down the charter changes. Thanks to all who called, emailed and otherwise contacted our council members. This is Democracy in action, folks!

NORFOLK ALERT: Proposed charter changes

City Council will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17, at 2:30pm. The council agenda is here. Included on the agenda is a public hearing on charter changes, which have to be approved by the General Assembly. You can read the proposed changes in this pdf. Of particular concern to me is the change in sections 32 … Continue reading NORFOLK ALERT: Proposed charter changes →