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!

Norfolk community engagement meeting Tuesday

The City of Norfolk is holding a community outreach meeting this coming Tuesday, July 26th. According to the press release: In 1996, Norfolk City Council established the vision of Norfolk based upon the following priorities: community building; education; public accountability; public safety; regional partnerships; economic development. City Council is reviewing the priorities and vision for … Continue reading Norfolk community engagement meeting Tuesday →

Friday fun: favorite summer activity

With temperatures above 100 today here in Hampton Roads, the dog days of summer are certainly upon us. So this little quiz seems appropriate. You Are Unique Because you are quiet and sweet, others tend to underestimate your abilities. You are a force. You enjoy your alone time, but you can also hang in a … Continue reading Friday fun: favorite summer activity →

Un-democratic Democrats (updated)

So it seems the Democratic Party of Virginia has returned to its old ways of denying challengers to incumbents access to the party's voter file. This issue was supposedly resolved a few years ago, but has been resurrected for the current election cycle. I understand it was a vote at a recent Steering Committee meeting … Continue reading Un-democratic Democrats (updated) →

Virginia Destroyers, UFL season delayed

The UFL announced yesterday that it would delay the start of its season until mid-September. This, of course, affects Hampton Roads own franchise, the Virginia Destroyers. >" /> I happened to have been at a retreat at the Chesapeake hotel that was the Destroyers' team hotel a couple of weeks ago. Running into Marty Schottenheimer, … Continue reading Virginia Destroyers, UFL season delayed →

21st HOD: Bennett launches website, FB

One of the few races on the Southside of Hampton Roads is that in the 21st House of Delegates district which pits freshman incumbent Ron Villanueva  against political newcomer Adrianne Bennett. An attorney, Bennett is a Hampton Roads native who once interned for former Congressman Owen Picket. For Democrats in Virginia Beach, this is about … Continue reading 21st HOD: Bennett launches website, FB →

Hirschbiel in 2nd CD race

Virginia Beach businessman Paul Hirschbiel made it official Monday that he is running for the 2nd Congressional District seat, currently held by Scott Rigell. Although the Congressional redistricting plan is not yet final, I expect the 2nd CD to be more Republican-leaning than it is now. That would make it more difficult for a liberal … Continue reading Hirschbiel in 2nd CD race →

Quick links 07/18/11

A few links from around the 'net: Norfolk's secrecy doesn't help schools.I think this is the first time that the editorial board in Norfolk has come out in favor of elected school boards. Good for them! Speaking of schools, how about that cheating scandal in Georgia? RIP, Jim Kincaid. A true professional, the likes of … Continue reading Quick links 07/18/11 →

7/15/11 Financial reports – local races

Yesterday was the filing deadline for campaign finance disclosure reports for candidates on the ballot in November. The data below covers the period April 1 to June 30 and was taken from the Virginia Public Access Project, better known as VPAP. As of this writing, the information on VPAP is just the raw data from … Continue reading 7/15/11 Financial reports – local races →

Scott to colleagues: oppose balanced budget amendment

Congressman Bobby Scott, who represents Virginian's 3rd Congressional district, and who is a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter today to his colleagues, urging them to oppose H.J. Res. 1. The discussion about this proposed amendment to the Constitution has totally been about the title of the amendment and not about … Continue reading Scott to colleagues: oppose balanced budget amendment →

ICYMI: The tug of war over school dollars

My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. There has been quite a fight going on between the city council in Virginia Beach and its elected school board. The revenue-sharing arrangement, which can be found in the budget (pdf, p. 16), is a part of the discussion. The answer, in my mind, is to … Continue reading ICYMI: The tug of war over school dollars →