Barbara Saunders, the two-time candidate in Ward 1, has announced that she will try for the third time to garner this seat.
Saunders, a native of Ocean View, owns a painting company, Saunders Painting, Inc. She serves on the Crime Line Board and is a member and past president of Ocean View Kiwanis. She is a former Commissioner of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
“We need more transparent government for our city,” Saunders said in a telephone call earlier. “I really desire to be a representative of the people of Ward 1.”
Saunders faces former policeman Chuck Brewer, attorney Andy Protogyrou and artist Paul Trice.
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That Norfolk has so many candidates running is amazing. At this point, only Ward 2 representative Theresa Whibley is unopposed, despite the listing here on vpap. At least two candidates – Mamie Johnson and Donna Smith – are actively campaigning for the seat in Ward 3, currently occupied by Vice Mayor Anthony Burfoot. A third challenger, Bill Mann, is also expected to run.
The election is May 4, 2010.
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