Municipal elections were held throughout Hampton Roads yesterday. Some results were expected, but in every city, there were surprises. Norfolk Incumbents were returned to council in four races - Mayor Paul Fraim, Ward 2 Theresa Whibley, Ward 3 Anthony Burfoot, and Ward 4 Paul Riddick - while the open seat in Ward 1 was captured … Continue reading Hampton Roads votes: election roundup
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Smigiel defeats Wright
It's been a very long day. I'll have more tomorrow. But for now, my congratulations to Tommy Smigiel, who defeated Randy Wright in Norfolk's Ward 5.
Vote Tuesday
Local elections are being held across Hampton Roads tomorrow. The polls are open from 6am to 7pm. The Virginian-Pilot has put together a voter guide for Southside while The Daily Press has done the same for the Peninsula. I wish we could have high turnout for these local elections the way we do for national … Continue reading Vote Tuesday
Shenanigans in Norfolk
As there is every election - at least in Norfolk, this week has brought several instances of less than truthful campaign activity on the part of anonymous cowards those who enjoy smearing others. Yesterday, an email circulated with an attachment attacking Daun Hester, one of the candidates for mayor. The flier attached has a disclaimer … Continue reading Shenanigans in Norfolk
The part-time city council
There is a reason campaign season is sometimes called "silly season." Because during the run to Election Day, candidates come up with silly stuff, hoping that the voters won't notice. This year, one theme has emerged from candidates across the region that falls into that category: "I'll be a full time member of council." Hogwash. … Continue reading The part-time city council
The wall between news and opinion
Sunday's Virginian-Pilot carried two articles - one by news editor Denis Finley and another by editorial page editor Donald Luzzatto - in which they attempt to explain the long tradition of the two parts of the newspaper being separate. Of the news, Finley writes: Our goal is to provide an authoritative, credible, helpful and unique … Continue reading The wall between news and opinion
Shad Planking 2010: George Allen
It was a bit rainy but the 62nd annual Shad Planking took place Wednesday afternoon as planned. The crowd seemed smaller than previous years but the music was still loud, the beer still cold and the cigar smoke wafted through the air. Oh yeah - and the Southern Cross was everywhere. The Sons of Confederate … Continue reading Shad Planking 2010: George Allen
Voices of Honor tour in Norfolk Thursday
Voices of Honor WHAT: Screening of “Ask Not”, a PBS documentary on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT), followed by a Q&A Panel with veterans who served under the law WHEN: Thursday, April 22nd at 7:00pm WHERE: Norfolk Main Library 235 East Plume St., Norfolk, VA WHO: Discussion to feature remarks from veterans documented in “Ask … Continue reading Voices of Honor tour in Norfolk Thursday
Upcoming candidates forums
Chesapeake City Council candidates forum When: Wednesday, April 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Where: Chesapeake Conference Center, 900 Greenbrier Circle, Chesapeake VA 23320 Sponsor: Chesapeake Economic Development Contact: Sarah Kingsley at skingsley@hrccva.com or 664-2507 Other: Will be broadcast live on Ch. 48 WCTV Norfolk mayoral and Ward 2 candidates forum When: Monday, April 26, 6pm Where: … Continue reading Upcoming candidates forums
Newport News mayoral candidates and VPAP
Monday evening, The Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) took its show on the road, bringing to Christopher Newport University the financial information of the two candidates for mayor in Newport News, Pat Woodbury and McKinley Price. The evening started with a presentation of the data, including such graphs as this and this. (The actual presentation, … Continue reading Newport News mayoral candidates and VPAP
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