Last night, a public forum was held at Lafayette Winona Middle School on the subject of lowering the real estate taxes. Sponsored by the Norfolk Tea Party II, the forum invited all eight members of council to participate and all but the mayor, who was out of town, appeared. The Virginian-Pilot has an article here … Continue reading Norfolk citizens speak: lower the rate
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Northam kickoff roundup
While I was unable to attend yesterday's Ralph Northam for Senate kickoff events, others were, including the press: The Daily Times The Eastern Shore Post (scroll down a bit) The Virginian-Pilot The Gloucester-Mathews Gazette Journal I understand that Northam was enthusiastically greeted at each of the four stops. From the email I received: We had … Continue reading Northam kickoff roundup
Neither Clinton, Nor Obama
Yesterday's Virginian-Pilot reprinted an article by New York Times op-ed writer David Brooks with the above title. In it, Brooks lays out the case for New Mexico governor Bill Richardson. He is, after all, the most experienced person running for president. It seems I'm not the only one who thinks that Richardson may be the … Continue reading Neither Clinton, Nor Obama
Norfolk assessments up 16%
The Virginian-Pilot is reporting that Norfolk real estate assessments will average a 16% increase, the fourth year in a row we have experienced double-digit increases. Commercial assessments are expected to increase 6%. The neighborhood-by-neighborhood increases are shown here. Any reduction in the rate, currently at $1.27 per $100, below $1.20 will result in another windfall … Continue reading Norfolk assessments up 16%
Joannou in the news
The Virginian-Pilot did a profile of Del. Johnny Joannou in Monday's paper. House Majority Leader Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, said Joannou's philosophy was shaped by his upbringing in Portsmouth. He was raised by Greek parents who came to the United States in the early 20th century. His father was born into a family of 12 siblings, … Continue reading Joannou in the news
An expensive lie
See, sometimes telling lies gets you in big trouble: A construction company that completed work on part of U.S. 460 will pay $2.5 million for making false statements related to a federal contract that required the company to hire minority businesses for the job, U.S. Attorney Tom Bondurant said Monday. English Construction hired one black … Continue reading An expensive lie
Northam for Senate: campaign kickoff notes
UPDATE: Just in time for his kickoff, Northam's website is live. Check it out 😉 Ralph Northam, the Democratic candidate for the 6th Senate district, will be making his official announcement tomorrow at four locations around the district. At the Norfolk press conference, to be held at 12:30pm at Fishing Pier in Oceanview (Corner of … Continue reading Northam for Senate: campaign kickoff notes
VB Dems hosts live blog with Paula Miller
VB Dems is hosting a live blog with Del. Paula Miller (D-87th) this Wednesday, March 7, at 8pm. Leave your questions for Del. Miller in the linked thread. And be sure to show up during the appointed time to check out her answers.
RTD: Brian Moran op-ed on transportation
Not sure how I missed this earlier but better late than never. Sunday's Richmond Times Dispatch ran an op-ed by Democratic Caucus Chairman Brian J. Moran on transportation. Del. Moran hits hard the compromise plan: Yet just when leadership was needed, the General Assembly's Republican majority failed to deliver an honest transportation solution. Their Band-Aid … Continue reading RTD: Brian Moran op-ed on transportation
NAACP President resigns
After only 19 months, Bruce S. Gordon has resigned as president of the NAACP. Gordon, who came to the civil rights organization after a corporate career, was never a good fit for the board. Julian Bond, chairman of the board of the Baltimore-based National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said Sunday that Gordon … Continue reading NAACP President resigns
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