Just a quick reminder that the Norfolk City Council will hold a public hearing on the city's redistricting this evening. Granby HS, 6pm. Be there.
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Quick links 06/03/11
News today: John Edwards indicted, pleads not guilty. How far they fall! It's been almost three years since I first became aware of what Edwards was up to. As despicable as his behavior was, the man's a jerk, not a felon. Sen. William Wampler retires. Have I gotten too cynical to believe that he is … Continue reading Quick links 06/03/11
Norfolk should join the crowd
When I see the editorial board of The Virginian-Pilot write stuff like this, I know Norfolk has come a long, long way: Ideally, people would treat each other fairly and equitably, without needing rules to do so. But this is not an ideal world. Virginia Beach and Chesapeake rightfully have already extended constitutional protections where … Continue reading Norfolk should join the crowd
FOIA: Ensuring that government sees sunshine
My latest op-ed appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. The original story about Steve and Patricia Orr, which partially prompted the piece, can be found here. Should you ever find the need to submit a FOIA request to your local government, try visiting the city or county website. When I searched, all of the Hampton Roads cities … Continue reading FOIA: Ensuring that government sees sunshine
Loyola, Northam, Blevins, Cosgrove
A couple of quick notes on some Hampton Roads races, courtesy of PilotOnline tweets. First up, the 6th Senate District: http://twitter.com/#!/PilotOnPolitics/status/75993140317786112 This confirms what I've been hearing. Former Congressional candidate Ben Loyola, who lost to Scott Rigell for the Republican nomination last year, is poised to obtain the nod. Word is that he has to … Continue reading Loyola, Northam, Blevins, Cosgrove
Bobby Scott, Scott Rigell cancel each other’s vote
Two members of the Hampton Roads Congressional delegation, Bobby Scott (D-3rd) and Scott Rigell (R-2nd) cast opposing votes on increasing the debt limit Tuesday. Scott voted in favor while Rigell voted against the symbolic vote. The real vote will take place in two months. In a press release, Scott said: I support a clean debt … Continue reading Bobby Scott, Scott Rigell cancel each other’s vote
Norfolk public hearing on redistricting
Norfolk will have a public hearing on redistricting next week, according to the City's website. An article in Sunday's Compass gives a hint of what the council is facing. While the mayor proposed a simple fix of moving the Northside precinct, other members of council would like to see different changes. Four plans are under … Continue reading Norfolk public hearing on redistricting
Memorial Day 2011
From Wikipedia: Memorial Day is a United Statesfederal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who died in military service for their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After … Continue reading Memorial Day 2011
Del. Abbott to run in new 93rd
Delegate Robin Abbott, the current representative of the 93rd district, announced Thursday evening that she will be running in the newly drawn 93rd district. Redistricting drew the first-term Democrat into the 94th, currently represented by Republican Glenn Oder. >" /> The press release: Delegate Robin Abbott Will Run in New 93rd House of Delegates District … Continue reading Del. Abbott to run in new 93rd
ICYMI: Tracking your legislators with ease
My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. (Once again, I have to say the newspaper presentation was much better than the website.) Richmond Sunlight is not new to those of us who follow the General Assembly closely. Although I did not have my own portfolio this year, there were several public portfolios that I … Continue reading ICYMI: Tracking your legislators with ease
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