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!

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Chesapeake Councilman Hayes to become a Democrat CHESAPEAKE -- A day after he left the Republican party, Chesapeake Councilman C.E. "Cliff" Hayes Jr. announced Saturday that he will become a Democrat. "I'd rather be disliked for who I am than to be loved for who I am not," Hayes told a group of 20 friends … Continue reading One more →

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Chesapeake councilman leaves Republican Party Chesapeake Councilman C.E. "Cliff" Hayes Jr. is leaving the Republican Party.Hayes, who was elected to the council in 2004, has been a member of the party since 2001, he said. On Friday, he notified the Chesapeake Republican Committee of his resignation. Surrounded by friends and supporters, Hayes will discuss his … Continue reading One less →

Campaign signs in Norfolk

orfdem made mention of the sign ordinance in Norfolk: Campaigns [signs] are not supposed to be posted until 90 days before an election. I understood that to be the case as well. And seeing Rerras signs pop up in my neighborhood over the past few weeks, I wondered how they were getting around the rule. … Continue reading Campaign signs in Norfolk →

The fleecing of local taxpayers

The Virginian Pilot reports today on the new fines that will be imposed on drivers convicted of certain offenses. The Pilot's article discusses who will benefit the most from these higher fines: the law firms that act as collection agencies for the local Commonwealth's Attoneys offices. But the hefty penalties could be a bonanza for … Continue reading The fleecing of local taxpayers →

More on WM blogs

According to the Daily Press, a new site - The Society for the College of William & Mary - has been established to "heal divisions over university president Gene Nichol's decision late last year to remove a cross from permanent display in Wren Chapel." The new site is asking bloggers on both sides of the … Continue reading More on WM blogs →

No invitation but should I go?

Driving home from my office and I noticed some Nick Rerras signs in the median. Then I remembered: tonight is the night for his Annual Summer Evening in the Gardens. For those unfamiliar with our fine city, the reference is to the Norfolk Botantical Garden - and they are right outside my back door. Ya … Continue reading No invitation but should I go? →

VA NOW State Conference

The Virginia chapter of the National Organization for Women is holding its state conference this Saturday, June 23, in Charlottesville. Entitled "Understanding the F Word: Feminism Today," registration starts at 8:30am. The conference runs from 9am to 5pm at the Observatory Hill Forum at the University of Virginia. Guest speakers for the event include Mary … Continue reading VA NOW State Conference →

WM president subject of blogs

Gene R. Nichol, the president of The College of William and Mary, has come under fire for deciding to remove the cross at Wren Chapel last October. Now he is the subject of dueling blogs. One - Should W&M Renew Gene Nichol as President? - is against the embattled president and the other - WM … Continue reading WM president subject of blogs →

Norfolk Drinking Liberally Thursday

Just a quick reminder that the Norfolk Drinking Liberally gathering is tomorrow night from 5-7pm upstairs at the New Belmont in Ghent. And you don't have to live in Norfolk or drink to join in the fun. Hope to see you there 🙂

Dustup between CA Bryant, VB judges continues

The conflict between Virginia Beach judges and Commonwealth's Attorney Harvey Bryant continues to provide fodder for the Virginian Pilot. Today's article centered around Bryant's little black book. Included in the book are "what he [Bryant] thinks are questionable decisions by several of the city’s judges." The judges are not identified by name but the Pilot … Continue reading Dustup between CA Bryant, VB judges continues →