Norfolk Circuit Court Judge Norman Thomas has ruled that Ronnie Boone must tear down the second story bar and restaurant that he built in Ocean View without proper permits and plans, according to an article in the Virginian Pilot. The entire opinion can be found here. Boone built the $2.5 million structure to replace Harrison's … Continue reading Judge Thomas to Boone: “Tear it down”
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Kaine Blogger conference call
I had the pleasure of participating in a blogger conference call with Governor Tim Kaine yesterday. Others who participated included (click on link to read their take) Josh Chernilla and Lowell Feld of Raising Kaine, Ben Tribett of Not Larry Sabato, Kenton Ngo of 750 Volts, Bryan Scrafford, Jim Bacon of Bacon's Rebellion (1, 2, … Continue reading Kaine Blogger conference call
Enough of the Harris Miller bashing
You know who you are. You're the ones that just can't stop beating a dead horse. Well, I'm more than a bit sick of it. Harris Miller stepped up to run for office when no one else was in the race. For that, he deserves our respect, not our scorn. Those of you who supported … Continue reading Enough of the Harris Miller bashing
Beach proposes real estate tax cut; Norfolk not yet
The Virginian Pilot is reporting that the Virginia Beach city manager Jim Spore is proposing a six-cent cut in the real estate tax rate, from 99 cents to 93 cents per $100 of assessed value. Also discussed was an interesting proposal: ...council members threw their support behind a measure by Councilman Bob Dyer to create … Continue reading Beach proposes real estate tax cut; Norfolk not yet
Missed opportunity
Congresswoman Thelma Drake held another of her virtual Town Hall meetings this evening. I just found out about it - when I checked my answering machine. The call came in while we were on another call. (No, we don't have call waiting. Besides, I prefer answer call over call waiting anyday.) I'm sorry I missed … Continue reading Missed opportunity
Lots of weed at the Beach
Via the Virginian Pilot: VIRGINIA BEACH – Two men were arrested last month in connection with what police are calling the largest and most elaborate marijuana growing operation in the city's history. Police say 2,005 marijuana plants with a street value worth of $2 million was found in a barn on Feb. 10 at 1301 … Continue reading Lots of weed at the Beach
McEachin announces
Donald McEachin officially announced his candidacy for the 9th Senate district. The press release: Delegate McEachin Announces his Candidacy for Democratic Nomination for State Senate -Cites his Longstanding Advocacy for Democratic Values and His Opponent's Active Support for George Allen Richmond- Delegate A. Donald McEachin (D-Henrico) today announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for … Continue reading McEachin announces
Do not pass go, do not collect $329,000
Last week, we learned that Baci Management - the promoter of the Broadway at the Chrysler series - owed the City of Norfolk $329,000 for admissions taxes and loans. Guess who won't be collecting that money? Well, that would be.... Norfolk taxpayers. Seems that Baci filed for bankruptcy on March 19, a day before the … Continue reading Do not pass go, do not collect $329,000
Slow news day… NOT!
Busy Monday! First up, Governor Tim Kaine. As expected, the Governor amended the transportation bill. Details of the amendments, including the financial impact, can be found here. I'm not happy with the transportation bill and as others have said, Kaine's amendments are like putting lipstick on a pig. The Governor also vetoed five bills which … Continue reading Slow news day… NOT!
Community Conversations on Race
As previously mentioned, Norfolk United Facing Race proposed a series of community conversations on race, reconciliation and responsibility. The schedule for the conversations has been released. The two-hour sessions will be held as follows: Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Trinity Word of Faith Baptist Church, 2808 Ballentine Blvd. Saturday, April … Continue reading Community Conversations on Race
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