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!

Calling for your candidate

I spent a few hours last night making phone calls to Nevada caucus goers on behalf of Hillary Clinton. Their enthusiasm was infectious, reminding me once again how important it is to connect with others who share your views. I talked to young people and older people, men and women. Those who couldn't make the … Continue reading Calling for your candidate →

NTP2: Evaluating city government

The Norfolk Tea Party 2 will be holding a meeting Saturday morning at 9am at The Banque (1849 E. Little Creek Rd), the purpose of which is to conduct a survey about city government. The latest efforts by the group were the subject of this article in The Virginian Pilot, as there is some concern … Continue reading NTP2: Evaluating city government →

More on HU cancer center

WVEC* has a nice story up about the cancer center being built by HU. The traditionally black Hampton University is footing the bill for a $225 million treatment and research center because of the prevalence of cancer among African-Americans. "African Americans have the highest cancer death rate of all racial, ethnic groups," said Bill Thomas … Continue reading More on HU cancer center →

Friday update (01/18): verifiable voting

Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. There are only a few bills dealing with the issue of verifiable voting. SB35 (Deeds) will require that hard copy op-scan ballots be rerun through the machines in the event of a recount. SB292 (Herring) will require random audits of op-scan tabulators within 24 hours after the initial … Continue reading Friday update (01/18): verifiable voting →

Bill highlight: O’Bannon’s HB602

I hope the assessors are paying attention to HB602, proposed by Del. John O'Bannon (R-73). Provides that when any assessment of real property is 20% greater than the previous assessment, in any appeal of the assessment to a board of equalization or circuit court, the burden of proof is on the commissioner of revenue or … Continue reading Bill highlight: O’Bannon’s HB602 →

Are you ready for some ODU football?

Old Dominion University will host Chowan University in its opening game on September 5, 2009. According to The Virginian Pilot, this will be the first ODU football game in nearly 70 years. The team will sign its first recruiting class on February 6 and already has nine committments, the latest being Maryland offensive lineman AJ … Continue reading Are you ready for some ODU football? →

3rd Thursday means Norfolk Drinking Liberally

Join the folks gathered upstairs at The New Belmont from 5pm to 7pm tonight for the Norfolk chapter of Drinking Liberally. As always, drinking is optional. And bring a friend. I'm going to try to make it but this might be my last one for a while. Tax season, ya know 😦

Thursday update (01/17): Real estate tax relief

Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. If there is a topic that has generated more bills than real estate taxes, I haven't seen it. (OK, maybe immigration 😉 ) In any event, I have limited my list of bills to those that provide real estate tax relief. There are others not on my list. … Continue reading Thursday update (01/17): Real estate tax relief →

Black Caucus releases its legislative agenda

According to the Virginian Pilot, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus held a press conference this morning in which they announced their 2007 legislative agenda. The No. 1 budget priority for the group this year, she said, is continuing to fund a proton beam cancer center at Hampton University. The $200 million project, which focuses on … Continue reading Black Caucus releases its legislative agenda →

Bill highlight: Saxman’s HB328

Del. Chris Saxman (R-20) has proposed that all local elections - mayors, councils, school boards - be held in November. The law currently allows these elections to be held in May, although a change a couple of years ago allowed localities to move the elections to November if they desired. Locally, Virginia Beach elected to … Continue reading Bill highlight: Saxman’s HB328 →