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!

Ford says no

It appears that Ford has basically said no to keeping the Norfolk plant open. Governor Tim Kaine and Mayor Paul Fraim traveled to Dearborn today to plead their case and offer incentives for the automaker to keep the plant open or at least delay the closure. The Norfolk plant employs some 2,400 workers.

Friday afternoon quickies

Stuff you may have missed from around the net CIA director Porter Goss resigned today. Replacement could be named Monday. George Bush approval ratings fall, conservatives are being blamed. US Rep. Patrick Kennedy headed to drug rehab for prescription addiction. Jeff Gannon supports the outing of gays who live one life and vote another: Yet … Continue reading Friday afternoon quickies →

So is Allen a racist?

The Virginian-Pilot says no. Virginia Virtualcon (Virtual Conservative) quotes Bobby Scott as saying no. Virginia Progressive says yes. The Carpetbagger says yes. A copy of the article that started it all.

House delays vote on taxes, local transportation authority

The Pilot reports that the House of Delegates has delayed voting on certain bills that would have provided financing for transportation. Over at Extra Innings, Delegate Bob Brink gives a list and links to the four bills in question that have been deferred for 90 days. (No, Delegate Brink can't count 😉 ) I happened … Continue reading House delays vote on taxes, local transportation authority →

Phil Kellam Announcement

Formal announcement of Kellam's Congressional bid will take place this coming Monday, May 8. Here is the schedule: TIME: 8 a.m. (Hampton) LOCATION: The American Theatre 125 East Mellen Street Hampton, Virginia 23663 TIME: 9:30 a.m. (Norfolk) LOCATION: Ocean View Fishing Pier 414 West Ocean View Norfolk, Virginia 23503 TIME: 12:00 p.m. (Virginia Beach) LOCATION: … Continue reading Phil Kellam Announcement →

Proposed: Norfolk Real estate tax relief

The Compass today has a full page, color ad on the back containing a description of the real estate tax relief included in the proposed budget. Remember that the hearing on real estate taxes will be held Monday, May 8 at 6pm at Lafayette Winona Middle School. Here is what is included in the proposed … Continue reading Proposed: Norfolk Real estate tax relief →

Ford: Fraim and Kaine traveling to Deaborn for a meeting

Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim and Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, along with four others, will be meeting with Ford officials on Friday morning. The purpose of the meeting is to attempt to convince Ford to keep the plant open or at least delay the scheduled closing. With so many jobs at stake, I certainly hope they … Continue reading Ford: Fraim and Kaine traveling to Deaborn for a meeting →

Update: Beach email was a “joke”

Seems the email circulating yesterday around Virginia Beach was a joke sent out by political consultant Brian Kirwin. From Pilotonline: Kirwin addressed "all DeSteph voters" in the body of the e-mail and claimed that the voter registrar had postponed the election one day because of "prolonged testing of the new touchscreen voting machines." Tuesday's election … Continue reading Update: Beach email was a “joke” →

Reminder: Budget hearing tonight

Don't forget that the Norfolk budget hearing is being held tonight at 6pm at Lafayette Winona Middle School, 1701 Alsace Avenue (off Tidewater Drive). You can't talk about real estate taxes - a separate hearing for that will be held Monday, May 8. The proposed budget can be found here.

Unofficial results

I can't seem to get a properly formatted table of results 😦 so go here for Norfolk results and here for Virginia Beach results. My congratulations to all of the winners. I look forward to your service to your community. For those who did not win, I thank you for running and I wish you … Continue reading Unofficial results →