Author: Carole Garrison

Interest vary from water issues, space flight quilting and open government.

Video: Abbott/Watson forum

The Virginia Peninsula MAL League of Women Voters in conjunction with The Daily Press hosted a forum on October 21 for the candidates in the 94th House of Delegates district.

LWV Va Senate District 2 Forum Tonight

The Virginia Peninsula MAL Unit of the League of Women Voters will be hosting the Forum for Virginia Senate District 2 tonight at 6:30 p.m. Address: Hampton City Hall Council Chambers 8th floor 22 Lincoln Street Candidates: Senator Mamie Locke and Thomas Harmon The Voter Guide for this race can be found at http://www.lwvpeninsula.org. Also … Continue reading LWV Va Senate District 2 Forum Tonight →

Video: West/Yancey forum

The Virginia Peninsula MAL League of Women Voters in conjunction with The Daily Press hosted a forum on October 21 for the candidates in the 94th House of Delegates district.

City Loses Council Member, Citizens Lose Advocate

The City of Hampton lost a council member when Councilwoman Angela Leary resigned this week due to health reasons. With that resignation the citizens of Hampton have lost one of their most vigilant supporters.  Many people usually run for office as a stepping stone to a higher office or because of concern for a specific … Continue reading City Loses Council Member, Citizens Lose Advocate →

Is a flip flopper always a bad thing?

I remember when I first heard the term "flip flopper." My neighbor kept calling someone she did not like a flip flopper then would burst out in laughter. However, I thought sometimes changing one’s mind is a good thing. Especially if after a vote you learned some facts or encountered unexpected effects of the vote. … Continue reading Is a flip flopper always a bad thing? →