Several of the localities in Hampton Roads will have local elections this May. (For the 2010 list, see here.) The filing deadline is fast approaching. Candidates have until 7pm on March 4 to file their paperwork, including their petitions. (If that calendar is confusing to you, please note that few localities in Virginia allow for … Continue reading May elections: March 4 deadline
VPAP has an interesting analysis of where the money was spent by the two candidates vying for the 6th Senate. A couple of notes, from a review of the reports on SBE: Wayne Coleman loaned his campaign $150,000, none of which was repaid. His cash on hand as of 2/3/14 was $509.52. Lynwood Lewis ended … Continue reading A look back at the 6th Senate: the others
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot last Thursday. As you might be able to tell from the title, it's about the upcoming special election in the 100th House District, slated for next Tuesday, February 25. Compared to the expensive special election in the 6th, this race will be cheap. There simply isn't … Continue reading ICYMI: An old-fashioned race in the 100th
I arrived home later than usual last night. My bride of almost 33 years had a surprise waiting: a dozen roses - ten red ones surrounded by two white ones. Within an hour or so, the news broke: Virginia's ban on our marriage had been ruled unconstitutional. Combined, these make for probably the best Valentine's … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day
Heck yeah! Read it for yourself below. I'm sure I'll have more to say, but right now, I'm just enjoying the moment. What a way to head into Valentine's Day!
While I can understand the need to protect wetlands, there's something wrong here: Doug and Tammy Nicoll spoke at the hearing, arguing that they had been given permission in the 1990s to mow their lawn and were shown by inspectors where to cut. The board found them in violation anyway but did not order them … Continue reading There’s something wrong with this picture
Norfolk Public Schools are considering changing school attendance zones and held a public meeting last night on the possibilities. Another meeting is scheduled for tonight at 6:30 at Norview High School. Last night's meeting was not well-attended; no surprise given that notice was so short. And then there's this: The school division plans to post … Continue reading Norfolk schools redistricting
With the Republican convention last Saturday, we now have the candidates for the 100th House district. Willie Randall is the Democratic nominee, having won it in a firehouse primary a week ago. Randall is a retired military officer and served on the Northampton County Board of Supervisors. His Facebook page is here. Winning the Republican … Continue reading Race set in the 100th; Special election 2/25
Since leaving the courthouse Tuesday, I've been mulling over what I witnessed. Combined with my day in Richmond Wednesday, it has been a whirlwind week. Setting the scene Leaving for court and knowing no electronic devices were allowed inside, I made a conscious choice to take notes in a notebook that I received at the … Continue reading Thoughts on Bostic v Rainey oral arguments
Oral arguments were heard today in Norfolk in the case of Bostic v Rainey. I was there for most of the arguments. I'll have more thoughts on it but I saw this drawing on WAVY and thought I'd share. The drawing, though, doesn't do justice to what it felt like for me in that courtroom. … Continue reading Oral arguments in marriage case
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