Just a quick reminder that the deadline to RSVP to the Women's Legislative Roundtable is tomorrow. For details, see this post.
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Shut out and shut down
My latest column, with the above title, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. Almost on cue, one local TV station did a story on the severance package of the city manager Wednesday evening, as well as a bit on the incoming city manager. It's one thing that the citizens aren't getting the information. After living in … Continue reading Shut out and shut down
PilotOnline opinion channel changes
Editorial page editor Donald Luzzatto, in an article this morning, discussed the implementation of the new commenting system on the Opinion channel of the paper's website: At the PilotOnline.com Opinion channel, the online masks come off today. Starting this morning, if you want to respond to a letter, column or editorial, you'll have to provide … Continue reading PilotOnline opinion channel changes
Clinton on Spruill
I attended Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr.'s annual fall event last night. It was a very nice gathering in Chesapeake with many legislators and local elected officials in attendance. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Portsmouth Del. Johnny Joannou - we had a long off-the-record conversation 😉 Norfolk Del. Kenny Alexander served as Master … Continue reading Clinton on Spruill
In need of a civic renaissance
The above is the title of my latest column, which appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. As noted in the article, the transcripts of the House hearings can be found on the state's redistricting website. (Just so happens that when I attended the Norfolk hearing, I noticed that there was a court reporter there. I then asked … Continue reading In need of a civic renaissance
Transparency
Or not. Norfolk hired a new city manager just two weeks after the current manager announced her retirement and without any interviews of other candidates or input from the public. Portsmouth appointed a new council member just a week after the special election for mayor, also without interviews of other candidates or input from the … Continue reading Transparency
Women’s legislative roundtable
WOMEN’S LEGISLATIVE ROUNDTABLE PRE-SESSION FORUM Moderated by the League of Women Voters of Virginia Wednesday, December 1, 2010 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. House Room 1, underground section of the Capitol addition Entrance on Bank Street, Richmond, Virginia Google: “Parking in Richmond Capitol Square” for options Speakers will provide information on the upcoming … Continue reading Women’s legislative roundtable
Brian Moran for DPVA chair
If I had a vote in the race for Chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia, I'd cast it for Brian Moran. I'm sure that is no surprise to many - after all, I supported Brian for governor in 2009. Those of you who know me, though, know that I don't let friendship or loyalty … Continue reading Brian Moran for DPVA chair
Opportunity lost
Over the past two years, Democrats had the opportunity to effect real change and they punted. Paul Krugman says it better than I could: So, we’re already getting the expected punditry: Obama needs to end his leftist policies, which consist of … well, there weren’t any, but he should stop them anyway. What actually happened, … Continue reading Opportunity lost
Bloggers panel at Civics Summit
The Virginia Civics Summit is being held in Richmond today, November 8, from 9am to 3:30pm. Kicking things off will be a blogger's panel comprised of Virginia bloggers and moderated by yours truly. (Yeah - it will be like herding cats 😉 ) You can watch the entire summit live, including the panel, at the … Continue reading Bloggers panel at Civics Summit
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