My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot last Thursday. I, along with hundreds of others, attended the State of the Region presentation last Tuesday. The presentation itself highlights some of the economic trends in Hampton Roads. The entire 200+ page report is available on the website of the ODU Economic Forecasting Project. While … Continue reading ICYMI: The state shirks its responsibility
Robert Hurt, Congressman from the 5th District, has released another ad. The ad portrays Gen. Douglass (Ret.) as nothing but a lobbyist, and is unfair in doing so. This ad was produced by Scott Howell, who you will remember as the person who put up an ad for Saxby Chambliss in Georgia, portraying VietNam triple-amputee … Continue reading Robert Hurt’s new advertisement
The Norfolk City Democratic Committee has set the caucus for nominating the candidate in the 89th House of Delegates district. It will be held Wednesday, October 17, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Masonic Temple, 7001 Granby Street. The 89th lies completely within the City of Norfolk (see map) and voting is open to all … Continue reading Democratic Caucus set for the 89th
A public meeting will be held this Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center on the privatization of the ports. Be there. More info after the fold. VA Secretary of Transportation Sean Connaughton slipped this little note in his latest missive in The Virginian-Pilot Sunday. The state is … Continue reading Be heard on privatization of ports
Election set in 89th - Governor Bob McDonnell has set December 18 as the date for the special election in the 89th House district. The seat became vacant when Kenny Alexander was elected to fill the remaining term of Senator Yvonne Miller, who died in July. Three candidates will vie for the Democratic nomination. No … Continue reading Quick hits local edition 10/1/12
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. Norfolk's mayor, at the council retreat this week, proposed a two-cent increase in the real estate tax rate to cover the debt service on the cost of building two schools. As an advocate for - and a product of - public schools, I believe it … Continue reading Two cents for two schools
Mark your calendars: October 11. The 20th annual Norfolk Kiwanis Harbor Party and Seafood Fest is happening that day from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at Town Point Park. Thousands of folks from all around will be on hand to eat some good seafood, drink a little beer and wine, and socialize. Oh - and talk a … Continue reading Kiwanis Harbor Party & Seafood Fest 10/11
Norfolk City Council held its annual retreat in Smithfield Monday and Tuesday. Some interesting things coming out of it, including one that is the topic of my column in today's paper. (More on that tomorrow.) Today, we see in print for the first time something that has been rumored for months: Mayor Paul Fraim wants … Continue reading Norfolk to consider change of mayor’s election date
Today is National Voter Registration Day. Across the country, groups are organizing for a push to get voters registered. If you aren't registered, you can do so via this tool. You can also visit your local registrar or the Virginia State Board of Elections website. The last day to register is October 15. Already registered? … Continue reading National Voter Registration Day
Last Thursday, U.S. Senate hopefuls Tim Kaine and George Allen squared off in a debate hosted by the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce. The debate was broadcast to local TV and was available for live-streaming on the internet, although on my end, the live stream wasn't very good. Friday, the Kaine campaign announced that they had … Continue reading Fairfax Chamber debate
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