Category: Local

Terrie Suit to resign

PilotOnline is reporting that Del. Terrie Suit is going to resign from the General Assembly. The article says that she is planning to become a lobbyist. Bearing Drift is reporting that Suit wants to return to private life. The resignation opens up the seat in the 81st district, which Suit won in 1999 over former … Continue reading Terrie Suit to resign →

Nye going on TV Tuesday

2nd CD candidate Glenn Nye is going up on TV beginning Tuesday, according to PilotOnline. Over the next week, Nye’s one 30-second spot will air 210 times on WAVY, WTKR, WVBT and WVEC, public filings show. The $50,960 ad buy includes a $2,200 high-profile placement during Saturday’s Virginia Tech-Georgia Tech football game. Note that this … Continue reading Nye going on TV Tuesday →

This is what I call public service

Donating her time to her city - as its city manager: After the City Council offered her the job as Franklin's interim city manager, June Fleming shared her surprise. Of course, she wanted to work. She wanted to spend at least 40 hours a week overseeing a staff of nearly 200 and an operating budget … Continue reading This is what I call public service →

Calling out Warner to debate

In the midst of the convention, I caught this story about Mark Warner turning down the League of Women Voters' invitation to debate Jim Gilmore in a live, televised state-wide event. I was reminded of it when reading the editorial in Thursday morning's Virginian Pilot. Gilmore, typically, thinks that Warner is ducking him. "I think … Continue reading Calling out Warner to debate →

OTR 9/7: SBE, Gail “For Rail” Parker

This Sunday's On the Record will feature a conversation with State Board of Elections Secretary Nancy Rodrigues. I hope host Joel Rubin had the chance to ask her about the issue which surfaced about the student registrations. Also on tap is perennial candidate Gail "For Rail" Parker, who is running for Senate. And in his … Continue reading OTR 9/7: SBE, Gail “For Rail” Parker →

Lining up behind Jody!

Jody Wagner's campaign for LG is off to a tremendous start. In an email today, the campaign announced the support of members of the General Assembly. "Jody Wagner was an integral part of the team that helped turn Virginia's finances around and get the state back on the right track," said Delegate Joe Bouchard. "That's … Continue reading Lining up behind Jody! →

NCDC breakfast canceled

With the storm approaching Hampton Roads, the Norfolk City Democratic Committee has canceled Saturday morning's breakfast. The next business meeting of the NCDC will be held Wednesday, September 17. For more details as well as additional info on what NCDC is up to, check out the website.

Looking fine, guess who’s turning 49?

Why that would be our bud, Brian Moran! On Tuesday, the next governor will be celebrating his 49th birthday (doesn't look a day over 48, does he? 🙂 )and he's spending part of it in Hampton Roads! First, there is a lunch reception at Town Point Club in Norfolk from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Cost is … Continue reading Looking fine, guess who’s turning 49? →

Hanna: governor declares state of emergency

Tropical storm Hanna's projected path has resulted in Governor Tim Kaine declaring a state of emergency for the Commonwealth: "Current forecasts predict Hanna will bring tropical storm force winds to Virginia, causing coastal flooding and the very real possibility of tornadoes and power outages," Governor Kaine said. "Virginians should listen to their local government representatives … Continue reading Hanna: governor declares state of emergency →