The candidates on the ballot in the local elections in Virginia Beach this November. (Links provided where I could locate them.) Mayor Will Sessoms* Walter "Wally" Erb George Furman III (withdrew) Richard Kowalewitch City council - At Large Rosemary Wilson* Angela Brandal Kenny Golden City council - Centerville Bob Dyer* City Council - Kempsville William … Continue reading Candidates list: November local elections – VB
In a ruling yesterday, Chief Circuit Court Judge Kenneth Melvin agreed with me:we don't vote on the first Tuesday in June. Melvin said the early deadline in the charter was impossible to comply with because it calls for petitions by the close of the polls on the first Tuesday in June. The only polls in … Continue reading Judge fixes Portsmouth’s charter oops
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I never know when I go to these things exactly what I'm going to do. A lot of times, it depends on the setup. So I grabbed my camera, which also does video, for Friday's rally with President Obama. Unfortunately, I didn't grab my tripod. Which means the videos are a little shaky. And standing … Continue reading Obama in VB: Warner and Kaine
President Barack Obama brought his vision for Virginia's middle class to Green Run High School in Virginia Beach earlier today. It was the first of stops, with my old high school, Phoebus, in Hampton being the second. A third stop was planned for Roanoke. Some 1,400 people crowded the gym, with another 700 in an … Continue reading Obama in VB
President Obama is coming to Virginia this weekend, and his first stop of the day is in Virginia Beach. I'll be there to cover the event. In the meantime, here's a little quiz I found about the Affordable Care Act. It tests your knowledge of the law. I got all ten questions right 🙂 A … Continue reading Friday fun: President Obama visits Hampton Roads
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian Pilot Wednesday. Once again, the website display doesn't do the printed paper justice - just take a look for yourself. It's almost cliche' to say that someone will be missed, but in this case, it happens to be true. What I saw Monday night at the … Continue reading ICYMI: Community, family and faith
Paul Hirschbiel, the Democratic challenger in the 2nd Congressional District, is ramping up his campaign. In addition to being very visible over the last few months, his campaign released today a series of Congressional reforms he'd work on if elected. Among the items: Cut congressional pay and benefits Ban Members of Congress from being lobbyists … Continue reading Hirschbiel campaign ramping up
Live stream of the funeral of Sen. Yvonne B. Miller
Gov. Bob McDonnell has declared today "Yvonne B. Miller Day." The Norfolk senator died last Tuesday and her funeral will be held at 11am today. For those who cannot make the service, you can view it live here. The funeral home put together this video about the Senator.
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