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!

Dion for Supervisor

I normally don't wade into the local politics of other areas. Heck, just keeping up with the shenanigans in Hampton Roads is enough. However, this time I feel compelled. Jeff Dion is the Democratic candidate for Occoquan Supervisor, having been nominated by the Prince William County Democratic Committee. Dion is an attorney and victim advocate … Continue reading Dion for Supervisor →

WNBA: Leslie out, Sparks sold

When the WBNA started up, I had the complete TV schedule programmed into my PDA so I wouldn't miss a game 😉 I preferred the ABL, though, and attended the opening night game of the Richmond team. After a couple of years, the ABL folded, unable to compete with the WBNA and the resources of … Continue reading WNBA: Leslie out, Sparks sold →

Beach workforce house

The Virginian-Pilot today has a story on a proposed development of 1,180 units of housing geared towards the workforce. The townhouses, duplexes, apartments and single family homes would target those with incomes in the range considered by the city to be workforce: a family of four with income of $48,000 to $72,000. The project is … Continue reading Beach workforce house →

Lambert in trouble

The Richmond Democrat has an account of last night's RCDC meeting in which the behavior of Senator Benny Lambert was discussed. Lambert, if you recall, openly supported Republican George Allen, a direct violation of the Democratic Party Plan. I just want to know what in the heck is wrong with Ds. Is there something in … Continue reading Lambert in trouble →

Sweetpea elected to Hall of Fame

Among my most prized possessions is a blue silk corner jacket with the name "Pernell Sweetpea Whitaker" emblazoned in white script on the back. The jacket brings together a number of things for me. First, Norfolk native Whitaker is one of my favorite boxers. Second, the jacket was worn in the corner of one of … Continue reading Sweetpea elected to Hall of Fame →

Good story of the day: Troy & Tommi Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot had an interesting article on Redskins safety Troy Vincent today. Vincent has set up a community development corporation in his home town of Trenton, NJ. Uncomfortable with the possibility of being seen as a "knight in shining armor," Vincent and his wife, Tommi, were not satisfied with just donating money here and there. … Continue reading Good story of the day: Troy & Tommi Vincent →

Tax on tax

I've often heard that if there is a way to tax something, Norfolk will figure it out. But tax a tax? It seems that Norfolk's Commissioner of the Revenue Sharon McDonald has figured out how to do that, too. The plan is to place a levy on the 36.5 cents per gallon in state and … Continue reading Tax on tax →