Guest post by Douglas E. Knack Beat up on the Commissioner of the Revenue’s and the Treasurer’s offices in Norfolk season must have begun again. A recent newspaper had fraternal twin stories about them. What I took away from these stories is threefold. >" /> First, both offices are dysfunctional. Why is it that the … Continue reading Norfolk Commissioner’s and Treasurer’s offices
Month: September 2011
Friday fun: what should you be when you grow up?
I knew I should have checked this out earlier 😉 You Should Be a Doctor You are practical, sharp, and very intuitive.Optimistic and energetic, you are a problem solver who doesn't get discouraged easily. You are also quite compassionate and caring. You make people feel hopeful.You're highly adaptable and capable. You do well with almost … Continue reading Friday fun: what should you be when you grow up?
Check your voter registration cards
New voter registration cards were sent out by the State Board of Elections to those voters whose state Senate and/or House of Delegates districts changed as the result of redistricting. I received mine a couple of weeks ago. As it turns out, some of those cards may not be accurate. A friend of mine from … Continue reading Check your voter registration cards
A deficit hawk in a hurricane
This cartoon accompanied my latest op-ed, title above, which appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. Since it was published, we've learned that Majority Leader Eric Cantor "voted against an amendment to an emergency supplemental bill for disaster aid that would have 'fully offset' the cost of that supplemental with 'a proportional reduction of FY05 discretionary funding' … Continue reading A deficit hawk in a hurricane


