Got some time today? Help out the Hillary campaign by making phone calls to PA voters. After the polls close, join the Norfolk City Democratic Committee and the Tidewater Young Democrats for a Results Watch Party at The New Belmont. Food and drinks are your responsibility, but you can't beat the company 😉
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Norfolk Budget Advisory Group
Perusing the Norfolk Compass Sunday, I ran across a four-page supplement about the budget. What caught my eye was a proposal to have a Budget Advisory Group. It is proposed that the City appoint an advisory group (membership to be drawn from residents, business employees and management) to review City business practices related to: Outreach … Continue reading Norfolk Budget Advisory Group
Save the date!
On May 24, 2008, I will be holding my 3rd Annual Memorial Day Bash. The event will be from 2pm-5pm at my home. Already confirmed attendees include 2009 gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds, potential 2009 LG candidate Kenny Alexander, and potential 2009 AG candidate Steve Shannon. For a bit of fun, there will be a gubernatorial … Continue reading Save the date!
Opinion, please: school uniforms
Some schools in Norfolk require the wearing of uniforms by students, others do not. Norfolk City Council would like to see the School Board look into requiring uniforms at more schools, according to this article. The Norfolk School Board, whose members are appointed by City Council, has a policy in place for deciding whether uniforms … Continue reading Opinion, please: school uniforms
HR5719: Nixing IRS outsourcing
Almost two years ago, I wrote a post about the IRS turning over certain debt collection efforts to private firms. Today, I caught a blurb in the Virginian Pilot about HR5719, which will, among other things, repeal the law which allowed it. According to the Pilot: These firms have taken in far less than they … Continue reading HR5719: Nixing IRS outsourcing
OTR 04/20: Gilmore
This Sunday's On the Record will return to the 2008 Senate race. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Republican Senate candidate and former governor Jim Gilmore. At this week's Shad Planking, Gilmore chose to attack Democratic candidate and also former governor Mark Warner [1, 2, 3, 4] while completely ignoring his primary opponent, Del. Bob … Continue reading OTR 04/20: Gilmore
Biases
NY Times columnist Nicholas Kristof wrote an interesting op-ed which was reprinted in today's Virginian Pilot. Although aimed at the increasing divide between Democrats as this primary season drags on, the article points to a couple of different studies on human behavior, particularly as it relates to our ability to process information that is contrary … Continue reading Biases
Reminder: Mathieson Town Hall Meeting Saturday
Please join Delegate Bobby Mathieson for a Town Hall Meeting Special Guests Secretary of Finance Jody Wagner Sgt. Ryan Arnold, VBPD (will discuss the new Virginia Beach Photo Red Program) Saturday, April 19th 10:15-11:15 AM Windors Woods Area Library 3612 S. Plaza Trail Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452 For more information, please call 757-227-3470 or e-mail … Continue reading Reminder: Mathieson Town Hall Meeting Saturday
J. Miller on transportation
Senator John Miller had an op-ed piece in today's Daily Press on the issue of transportation. In it, he offers some solid suggestions for dealing with Hampton Roads. A container tunnel could be constructed under the Elizabeth River between Norfolk International Terminals and Craney Island. It would cost a quarter of the $4 billion needed … Continue reading J. Miller on transportation
Del. Dwight Jones announces for Richmond mayor
The race for the mayor of Richmond is heating up. Del. Dwight Jones, a member of the House since 1994 and Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus, announced Wednesday that he will seek this office. Jones becomes the third announced candidate, while sitting Mayor Doug Wilder has not announced if he will run for re-election. … Continue reading Del. Dwight Jones announces for Richmond mayor
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