Author: Vivian J. Paige

A former candidate, I've learned a lot about politics, both good and bad. I'd prefer more of the former and a lot less of the latter and I'm trying to do my part!

Quick links 3/15/11

Stealing the idea straight from my friend, Waldo, here are a few links that caught my eye today: Documents reveal efforts to control Goochland's ex-treasurer. "As a constitutionally elected county officer, Grubbs answered to voters, not auditors, and was virtually untouchable — barring criminal conduct." And the General Assembly, so far, refuses to correct this. … Continue reading Quick links 3/15/11 →

Savage’s firm wins Pollie

Media Directions, the Richmond-based firm, won the top award for one of its mail pieces in the last election. The award, known in the industry as a "Pollie," is one of several given by The American Association of Political Consultants. This particular Pollie was given to the best mail piece - Republican or Democratic - … Continue reading Savage’s firm wins Pollie →

Friday fun: what college major are you?

You Are Business You are a born leader. You are a visionary, even if you don't have a vision yet. You are both a problem solver and a number cruncher. You can think big or think small. You are a natural entrepreneur. Building something other people like brings meaning to your life. You have a … Continue reading Friday fun: what college major are you? →

Let’s shift to a full-time legislature

My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. (Newspaper version here.) Those of you who are regular readers of this blog know that this isn't the first time I've suggested a change to both the pay of the legislature and the calendar. Nor will it be the last 😉 I recognize that there … Continue reading Let’s shift to a full-time legislature →

Catching up

A few quick items: Former Del. Bobby Mathieson has been nominated to be the U.S. Marshall for the Eastern District of Virginia. Mathieson will have to be confirmed by the Senate. Best wishes to Bobby. I hope he gets the appointment. (And I'll bet Chris Stolle Ron Villanueva hopes so, too 😉 ) ~ Sen. … Continue reading Catching up →

Big changes coming to Norfolk Council

Last August, I wrote this: Norfolk’s council should consider meeting just twice a month and only in the evenings. Such a change would serve multiple purposes. First, it would broaden the pool of applicants. While the number of candidates in this past May’s elections was the largest in 40 years, typically Norfolk’s elections draw fewer … Continue reading Big changes coming to Norfolk Council →

March 8: International Women’s Day

Today is International Women's Day. Activities are going on all around the world. Here is a message from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. One of the activities includes standing on a bridge. Locally, the League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads will march from Christopher Newport University to the  Lion's Bridge. Details are here.

ODU wins CAA tournament

Congratulations to my alma mater, Old Dominion University. The team won the Colonial Athletic Association tournament tonight, defeating Virginia Commonwealth. The CAA has an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament and with this win, ODU is in! The game got close at the end. If my Twitter feed is any indication, Monarch fans across the … Continue reading ODU wins CAA tournament →

ICYMI: Pilot editorials on GA ethics

The Virginian-Pilot editorial board wrote a couple of editorials Sunday and Monday on the problem of General Assembly members policing themselves on ethical issues. Good stuff.