The Virginia Pilot is reporting that Michael Vick has been offered a plea deal on federal dogfighting charges. If he doesn't take the deal, the Feds are expected to charge him under the RICO statute, where he would face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. According to the Pilot, Vick's decision is based … Continue reading Deal for Vick
Category: Local
Edds on school boards
I have to admit that Norfolk's appointed school boards is one of my pet peeves. And Sunday's op-ed by Margaret Edds points out why (emphasis mine): At a time when 96 percent of school boards nationwide are popularly elected, as are 109 of 134 boards in Virginia, the solution in Richmond is to move back … Continue reading Edds on school boards
Is Vick toast?
It sure looks like it. According to the Virginian Pilot, the remaining two co-defendents have arranged plea deals and will be in court Monday. That leaves just Newport News native and Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick on the hook. New allegations could surface when [Purnell A.] Peace and [Quanis L.] Phillips accept plea agreements. When … Continue reading Is Vick toast?
“Feet, don’t fail me now”
That's what the Daily Press said in its editorial Sunday on legislators and abuser fees: There does seem to be an evolving theme here: Feet, don't fail me now. The abuser fees got broad legislative support, but you wouldn't think so now. Some of the most strident abuser-fee supporters have spun 180 degrees to call … Continue reading “Feet, don’t fail me now”
EOV crime meetings this week
The City of Norfolk poured millions of dollars into the area now known as East Beach. Some $55 million, according to this 2006 article, was spent "tearing down 1,600 homes and buildings and relocating hundreds of low-income residents." At that time, City Councilman Randy Wright, who represents Ward 5, said, "It is everything we could … Continue reading EOV crime meetings this week
Busy day
With travel to Richmond taking longer than normal, I headed out early this morning to participate with Waldo Jaquith in the bloggers' panel at the DPVA grassroots training. Greg Scanlon from the DPVA was the third member of the panel, with DPVA Executive Director Amy Reger serving as moderator. Mike from Blueweeds live-blogged the whole … Continue reading Busy day
VA Time Travel: African American History
As I have DirecTV, I don't know that the Cox Cable has a public access channel. If they did, it seems like shows like this one should be on it: This month's show deals with African American history in Alexandria, Virginia. The show has Audrey Davis and Carlton Funn Sr. discussing their respective organizations and … Continue reading VA Time Travel: African American History
Welch proposes changes to HRTA
The Virginian Pilot is reporting that Del. John Welch, a non-voting member of the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority and the General Assembly liason, is going to introduce a bill in the upcoming session to "to change the taxes and fees." Sounds a little like campaign season politicking to me. Welch, if you recall, said he … Continue reading Welch proposes changes to HRTA
Quick report: Willoughby Spit Fish Fry
I stopped by the Willoughby Spit Civic League Fish Fry Wednesday evening, where Barbara Saunders, former (and future?) candidate for City Council in Ward 1, is the new civic league president. Also there was 6th Senate District incumbent Nick Rerras and 87th House District challenger Hank Giffin. While I didn't have a chance to talk … Continue reading Quick report: Willoughby Spit Fish Fry
Surprise – NOT! HRTA approves fees
The Virginian Pilot is reporting that the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority approved the list of taxes and fees to provide money for local transportation projects. As expected, they voted to delay implementation until 4/1/08, in order to give the General Assembly time to make adjustments to the mix. As it stands, here are the new … Continue reading Surprise – NOT! HRTA approves fees
VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local 