A few links from around the 'net: Christina Nuckols named editor of Roanoke Times. Best of luck in her new gig, but I'm definitely going to miss her at the Virginian-Pilot. RIP Bruce Jamerson. Although we never met, I've always heard legislators on both sides of the aisle speak very highly of him. Councilwoman Leary … Continue reading Quicklinks 04/25/11
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Norfolk City Council: 4.26.11
By Tommy Smigiel Norfolk City Council has a light regular agenda this week, in preparation for the release of the 2012 Fiscal Year Budget on Tuesday. There are only five regular items on the agenda. On Monday morning, City Council members will get their first look at a budget that is $32 million slimmer than last year. On … Continue reading Norfolk City Council: 4.26.11
Quick links 4/21/10
Yes, I went to the Shad Planking yesterday. And I have some video, but I haven't had time to work on it because I got a BlackBerry Playbook and have been working on getting it configured. So here are a few links for you: RTD on the Shad Planking. The paper had three reporters there, … Continue reading Quick links 4/21/10
Locke: Time has come for fair districts
State Senator Mamie Locke penned an editorial printed in today's Virginian Pilot on the need for a second minority-influence Congressional district. We waste minority voting strength by packing one district with more minorities than necessary for them to elect a candidate of choice. This dilutes their voice in neighboring districts and is not my idea … Continue reading Locke: Time has come for fair districts
Norfolk City Council: 4.19.11
By Tommy Smigiel I need to apologize to those who were getting used to following my weekly City Council updates. Unfortunately, I was slammed with multiple events (political and personal) that left no time for me to even write a quick update. Don't worry, you didn't miss much the last two weeks and if there was … Continue reading Norfolk City Council: 4.19.11
My family’s recycling efforts
By Mark Brooks When I moved in with my partner in 2003, her family had never recycled before, whereas I had been an active recycler since around 1990. Where I was living in the 90's made it very easy to do, since single-stream recycling was what the county offered. Then in 2002, I moved from … Continue reading My family’s recycling efforts
Quick links 04/13/11
Yes, I'm buried. (Even more so than normal.) A few posts from around the 'net: Norfolk CSB sues staffers to recover no-show worker's pay.This is a no-brainer. Somebody should be held responsible for this. Interesting that the attorney for a couple of the staffers is questioning why the Norfolk City Attorney's office, who investigated the … Continue reading Quick links 04/13/11
General Assembly assembles its re-election
Kind of a catchy title on my latest op-ed, which appeared in Wednesday's paper. Now you know where my Mississippi post came from 😉 I ran across it as I was researching which other states have elections this year. Outside of doing something about the legislators drawing the redistricting lines, I think we have to … Continue reading General Assembly assembles its re-election
Kaine running for Senate
First on Twitter, then in an email, former Governor Tim Kaine announced that he is running for Senate. His website is here, which is where you can view the announcement video. The graphic is from Kaine and the 2008 Democratic National Convention. I knew it would come in handy again someday 😉 UPDATE: Just confirmed … Continue reading Kaine running for Senate
Power trumps people – again
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. While the topic is redistricting - a topic, frankly, that I'm tired of writing about - the underlying message is that people need to get more involved. Not when the decision has already been made and a rubber stamp of approval is sought, but before … Continue reading Power trumps people – again
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