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!

OTR: 03/04/07

This week's On the Record features a discussion about transportation with Senator Ken Stolle (R-8th) and Delegates Phil Hamilton (R-93rd) and John Welch (R-21st). Weighing in on the regional portion of the plan will be Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim. Governor Tim Kaine has indicated his unhappiness with the bill and wants to amend it. The … Continue reading OTR: 03/04/07 →

Northam kickoff schedule

As previously mentioned, Ralph Northam will be kicking off his campaign for the 6th Senate district next Tuesday, March 6. Today, the campaign released the schedule of the press conferences: 8:30am Onancock, Mallard's on the Wharf, 2 Market St. 10:30am Eastville, Old Courthouse, 16404 Courthouse Rd. 12:30pm Norfolk, Fishing Pier in Oceanview, Corner of 4 … Continue reading Northam kickoff schedule →

NRHA: $680K legal bills for $560K property

The Virginian-Pilot reports this morning that the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) will spend about $680,000 in legal fees for its failed attempt to condemn a property. The city had tried to obtain the property for $560,000 when the owner said the property and the business it was located on was worth $3 million. … Continue reading NRHA: $680K legal bills for $560K property →

Les & Sally: childhood sweethearts

This time of the year, as I'm sure you can guess, my days are mostly spent meeting with clients. Yesterday was no different: appointments from 10am to 6pm. One of those appointments was with a couple who have been clients of mine since 1988, Les & Sally. For whatever reason, the conversation turned to how … Continue reading Les & Sally: childhood sweethearts →

AI: Another four gone

Voted off the show tonight were Nick Pedro, Alaina Alexander, AJ Tabaldo, and Leslie Hunt. Nick is a crooner who dropped out during Hollywood Week last year. The guy has a beautiful voice, but probably just got lost in the crowd this year. Too many of the male vocalists are sweet-voiced and Nick just didn't … Continue reading AI: Another four gone →

Bay Oaks Park Committee needs our help

As one of the 5,376 Norfolk residents who signed the Bay Oaks Park Committee petition, I received a letter from the chairman, Bill Kerry, yesterday regarding their need for funds. The letter reads in part: Now we have several challenges before us. Our legal team is preparing to go before the Supreme Court next month. … Continue reading Bay Oaks Park Committee needs our help →

The Quiz

Another fun thing I received via email. The Quiz This is a quiz for people who know everything! I found out in a hurry that I didn't. These are not trick questions. They are straight questions with straight answers. 1. Name the one sport in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score … Continue reading The Quiz →

On the HPV vaccination

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine expressed concern Tuesday about legislation that would require young girls to be vaccinated against the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus. (via) After initially supporting this legislation (SB1230 and HB2035), I'm beginning to have second thoughts. My change of heart is based around a couple of things. First, like Gov. Kaine, I understand … Continue reading On the HPV vaccination →

Oceana-related lawsuits dropped

According to the Virginian-Pilot, lawsuits filed by the City of Virginia Beach and the Commonwealth of Virginia regarding Oceana were dropped today. The article reports that the suits were "never served" on the federal government. They were meant to ensure that Virginia Beach and the state had a legal argument if the jets moved to … Continue reading Oceana-related lawsuits dropped →

Northam for Senate

Ralph Northam will be announcing his candidacy in a series of four press conferences next Tuesday, March 6. Northam, a Democrat, will be challenging Nick Rerras for Senate seat in the 6th district. The press conferences will be held in Accomac, Northampton County, Norfolk and Matthews. In addition to his candidacy, Northam will be announcing … Continue reading Northam for Senate →