Facing a 23% citywide increase in real estate assessments, Norfolk Council members Don Williams and Randy Wright are proposing a 20-cent reduction in the tax rate. The rate, currently $1.35 per $100 of assessed value, would drop to $1.15. Council candidate Barbara Saunders is proposing a rate reduction of 30 cents. Portsmouth, with the highest … Continue reading Reduction in real estate tax rate proposed
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VA Senate Race
On November 7, 2006, Virginians will have the opportunity to elect one of our two US Senators. The seat is currently occupied by George Allen (R). The Virginian-Pilot today has an article on Allen, who appears to be simultaneously running for re-election and for the Republican nomination for president. Mentioned in the article is the … Continue reading VA Senate Race
Virginia’s Citizen Legislators
A post on Extra Innings by Delegate Kris Admundson has J. Sarge musing about our citizen legislature. As I posted on Extra Innings, I believe that we are beyond the point of having part-time legislators. While I value the experiences that part-timers bring to the table, I believe the nature of the part-time service eliminates … Continue reading Virginia’s Citizen Legislators
Extra Innings
Once again, the Virginia General Assembly is going into overtime in order to complete the budget. A special blog, Extra Innings, has been established by Delegates Kris Admundson and Bob Brink. They will be updating it as this session continues.
Lynch out; Hester’s VM status in jeopardy
We now have one less candidate in the May council race. Kerry Lynch, who announced his run against incumbent Paul Riddick for the Ward 4 seat, failed to gather the required 125 signatures. Lynch waited until Tuesday to file his petitions, leaving no time for him to rectify the situation that he was 8 signatures … Continue reading Lynch out; Hester’s VM status in jeopardy
May Norfolk Council Race
Yesterday was the filing deadline for the council races. Here are the final candidates (per the VP): Mayor Paul D. Fraim - current mayor, lawyer Daniel E. Montague - retired shipyward worker Ward 1 Don Williams * - real estate investor Barbara C. Saunders - paint company president Ward 2 Felisha D. Belin - health … Continue reading May Norfolk Council Race
Norfolk Tea Party
I was researching some info for an upcoming article about the ward system here in Norfolk and ran across this little gem, regarding the Norfolk Tea Party. One of my dear friends, Bob Hicks, now deceased, was a member of this group. I haven't figured out who all of the other players were but I … Continue reading Norfolk Tea Party
Norfolk Council Races Update
I attended Paul Riddick's campaign kick-off this morning. Also in attendance were five other council members: Paul Fraim, Barclay Winn, Don Williams, Randy Wright and Anthony Burfoot. Noticeably missing was Daun Hester. I understand that Vice Mayor Hester is supporting Riddick's opponent, Kerry Lynch. The surpise in this bunch was the presence of Anthony Burfoot. … Continue reading Norfolk Council Races Update
DYK: Norfolk has 105,000+ registered voters
For the November 2005 elections, Norfolk had 105,022 registered voters. Unfortunately, only 42,634 of them bothered to vote. When you look at the number of people who vote in council elections, the numbers get even worse. The last council election in May 2004 (the two superwards) resulted in turnout of only 5,980 voters, an abysmal … Continue reading DYK: Norfolk has 105,000+ registered voters
Kaine St. Paddy’s parade Grand Marshall
Governor Tim Kaine will be the Grand Marshall for Norfolk's 39th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade kicks off at 10am on Saturday, March 18. Details of the route can be found here. Too bad I won't be able to be there. Saturdays during tax season are just another work day for me. Go … Continue reading Kaine St. Paddy’s parade Grand Marshall
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