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!

Coming up this week

Wednesday, August 15 83 days for the 83rd. Help Joe Bouchard win! Open house/phone banking from 12 noon to 9pm; canvassing beginning at 4pm. Combined Campaign offices, 5101 Cleveland St. Ste. 302. Call 227-3347 for additional info. Thursday, August 16 Just a note: the HRCC Candidates' Forum for the 83rd House district candidates has been … Continue reading Coming up this week →

Deal for Vick

The Virginia Pilot is reporting that Michael Vick has been offered a plea deal on federal dogfighting charges. If he doesn't take the deal, the Feds are expected to charge him under the RICO statute, where he would face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. According to the Pilot, Vick's decision is based … Continue reading Deal for Vick →

Edds on school boards

I have to admit that Norfolk's appointed school boards is one of my pet peeves. And Sunday's op-ed by Margaret Edds points out why (emphasis mine): At a time when 96 percent of school boards nationwide are popularly elected, as are 109 of 134 boards in Virginia, the solution in Richmond is to move back … Continue reading Edds on school boards →

Is Vick toast?

It sure looks like it. According to the Virginian Pilot, the remaining two co-defendents have arranged plea deals and will be in court Monday. That leaves just Newport News native and Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick on the hook. New allegations could surface when [Purnell A.] Peace and [Quanis L.] Phillips accept plea agreements. When … Continue reading Is Vick toast? →

“Feet, don’t fail me now”

That's what the Daily Press said in its editorial Sunday on legislators and abuser fees: There does seem to be an evolving theme here: Feet, don't fail me now. The abuser fees got broad legislative support, but you wouldn't think so now. Some of the most strident abuser-fee supporters have spun 180 degrees to call … Continue reading “Feet, don’t fail me now” →

EOV crime meetings this week

The City of Norfolk poured millions of dollars into the area now known as East Beach. Some $55 million, according to this 2006 article, was spent "tearing down 1,600 homes and buildings and relocating hundreds of low-income residents." At that time, City Councilman Randy Wright, who represents Ward 5, said, "It is everything we could … Continue reading EOV crime meetings this week →

Thinking Bloggers

I recently came across a new-to-me blog that has since become one of my favorites. Brad's Brain is run by freelance writer Bradley Herring. As it turns out, Brad tagged me as one of five bloggers that make him think. I'm honored to have been chosen. Now I have to comply with the rules: If, … Continue reading Thinking Bloggers →

Busy day

With travel to Richmond taking longer than normal, I headed out early this morning to participate with Waldo Jaquith in the bloggers' panel at the DPVA grassroots training. Greg Scanlon from the DPVA was the third member of the panel, with DPVA Executive Director Amy Reger serving as moderator. Mike from Blueweeds live-blogged the whole … Continue reading Busy day →

VA Time Travel: African American History

As I have DirecTV, I don't know that the Cox Cable has a public access channel. If they did, it seems like shows like this one should be on it: This month's show deals with African American history in Alexandria, Virginia. The show has Audrey Davis and Carlton Funn Sr. discussing their respective organizations and … Continue reading VA Time Travel: African American History →

Welch proposes changes to HRTA

The Virginian Pilot is reporting that Del. John Welch, a non-voting member of the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority and the General Assembly liason, is going to introduce a bill in the upcoming session to "to change the taxes and fees." Sounds a little like campaign season politicking to me. Welch, if you recall, said he … Continue reading Welch proposes changes to HRTA →