The Hampton Roads Center for Civic Engagement (HRCCE), along with its partners, Future of Hampton Roads, Hampton Roads Partnership, The Planning Council, and WHRO, will be hosting a civic engagement summit on Saturday, April 4 at the ODU Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center from 8:30am to 12:30pm (details on the flyer - click to enlarge). … Continue reading Hampton Roads Civic Engagement Summit
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Sabato on governor’s race
In part one of three parts, UVA's Larry Sabato takes a look at the upcoming governor's races in 2009 and 2010. He gives a brief synopsis of the situation in Virginia: Another chance for party change is in Virginia, where Republicans have already decided upon their gubernatorial nominee, former state Attorney General Bob McDonnell. Democrats … Continue reading Sabato on governor’s race
SPSA news: increase fees, sell plant
Thursday's Virginian-Pilot includes an article on the Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) and the latest plans for the beleagured agency. It seems that a couple of the member communities - Norfolk and Chesapeake - have come up with a plan: Raising tipping fees from $104 per ton to $175 per ton Sell off the Portsmouth … Continue reading SPSA news: increase fees, sell plant
Republican woes
I saw this article by Leonard Pitts earlier this week in The Virginian-Pilot. You will not believe it, but I have been rooting for the GOP. As well deserved as its recent drubbings have been, the fact is, single-party governance is invariably a recipe for overreaching; the Bush years proved that inarguably. So for the … Continue reading Republican woes
Bowerbank event in Chesapeake Saturday
Del. Lionell Spruill Sr. will be hosting a campaign kickoff breakfast/meet and greet for LG candidate Jon Bowerbank this Saturday, March 14, from 8am to 10am at Bethany Baptist Church, 2587 Campostella Road, Chesapeake, 23324. The event is free and open to the public.
Signer Coffee Break 03/10: restoration of voting rights
Mike Signer, candidate for LG, released another Coffee Break video today. Watch it - and understand the reasoning behind Virginia being only one of two states to continue to resist restoring voting rights to convicted felons. Check out what Jack & Jill Politics has to say about this.
Fairfax special election
Trying to watch AI and two elections makes for a busy night 😦 Anyway, the situation in Fairfaix County for the Board of Supervisors seat from Braddock is interesting. You can follow the results here (pdf). As of this writing, John Cook is leading Ilrwoung Moon 5937 to 5868. However, it seems that there is … Continue reading Fairfax special election
Norfolk CA special election results
Hmm - it's 7:07pm, the polls are closed. There is no link on the State Board of Elections website nor is the Norfolk Electoral Board website link live. This special election pits Democrat Greg Underwood against Republican John Coggeshall for the opportunity to serve the remaining term of Jack Doyle, who was elevated to a … Continue reading Norfolk CA special election results
Moran announces more Hampton Roads support
Brian Moran, candidate for governor, announced more Hampton Roads support this morning. Endorsing Moran today were: Sheriffs Bob McCabe of Norfolk and BJ Roberts of Hampton; Virginia Beach School Board Members Brent McKenzie and Todd Davidson; Commissioners of the Revenue Sharon McDonald of Norfolk and Ross Mugler of Hampton; City Councilman Bryan Collins of Chesapeake; … Continue reading Moran announces more Hampton Roads support
Nye joins Blue Dogs
According to The Virginian-Pilot (no link available): Rep. Glenn Nye, a Norfolk Democrat who rode Barack Obama's coattails last fall to claim what had been a reliably Republican seat in the House, moved last week to reassure voters that he's a fiscal conservative. As the new administration touted a budget plan that includes record deficits … Continue reading Nye joins Blue Dogs
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