The panel for the 8/15 fundraiser for the Norfolk City Democratic Committee has been announced and includes: Congressman Bobby Scott - 3rd District Dr. Glenn Sussman - Political science professor at ODU Delegate Brian Moran - Democratic Caucus Chairman David Wasserman - Deputy Director of Communications, UVA Center for Politics The reception is from 6 … Continue reading More on NCDC 8/15 event
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Norfolk Real Estate Tax Deferral: Extended deadline?
Seems that, although 84% of Norfolk taxpayers qualify, only a handful - 53 as of yesterday - have applied for the new real estate tax deferral program that Norfolk implemented. As the result, it appears that the 8/1 deadline for filing will be extended, likely through the end of the month. Councilman Barclay Winn pushed … Continue reading Norfolk Real Estate Tax Deferral: Extended deadline?
NCDC upcoming events
Here's what's coming up for the Norfolk City Democratic Committee: Tonight - regular business meeting - 7 pm at the Norfolk Fire & Training Center, Granby and Thole Streets. This monthly meeting is held on the first Wednesday each month. This Saturday - monthly breakfast meeting - 8:30 am, Friendly's Restaurant, Janaf - $8. This … Continue reading NCDC upcoming events
Mason-Dixon poll on Marshall Newman Amendment
By now, no doubt everybody has seen the reports on the Mason Dixon poll regarding the Marshall Newman amendment that will be on the ballot. In case you somehow missed it, here is the report from the Virginian-Pilot and here is the one from the Daily Press. While the headlines scream that 56% of the … Continue reading Mason-Dixon poll on Marshall Newman Amendment
No charges to be filed in case of Norfolk officer killing
Norfolk's Commonwealth's Attorney Jack Doyle has completed his investigation into the death of police officer Seneca Darden, who was shot and killed by fellow officer Gordon Barry in May. There will be no criminal charges filed against Barry. Doyle released an 8-page summary of what happened, concluding: There were many players, both citizens and police … Continue reading No charges to be filed in case of Norfolk officer killing
“We just want to serve our country”
So said Roxie Hovan, one of four panelists at yesterday's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" forum sponsored by the Military Equality Alliance. This thought was echoed by the other participants, each who had served in the various branches of the military. Hovan, who served nine years in the Navy, comes from an extremely patriotic Alabama family, … Continue reading “We just want to serve our country”
Report: Drake’s Coffee with the Candidate
I accompanied a friend this morning to 2nd Congressional District Congresswoman Thelma Drake's Coffee with the Candidate. We arrived just about the same time as Drake so I had a chance to introduce the two of them before we headed into the room. My friend had previously announced that she was voting for Drake. Since … Continue reading Report: Drake’s Coffee with the Candidate
Drake: Coffee with the candidate
I just got back from Thelma Drake's Coffee with the Candidate that was held at Janaf Library. This was just one in a series that she has been holding around the 2nd Congressional District, with several more to come. There were more people there than I would have expected, perhaps due to the latest Drake … Continue reading Drake: Coffee with the candidate
DADT Town Hall meeting Saturday in Norfolk
This Saturday, July 29, the Military Equality Alliance will host a town hall meeting on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." This policy is has been in effect in the military for 13 years. The MEA is a relatively new organization dedicated to the repeal of DADT. Using Census data, The Urban Institute estimated in 2004 that … Continue reading DADT Town Hall meeting Saturday in Norfolk
Marshall Newman polling news
The Commonwealth Coalition, who is leading the fight to defeat the Marshall Newman amendment, today issued a press release and poll memo on its latest polling results. The entire press release is available on the Equality Loudoun website and the poll memo is available here. The good news is that support for the amendment is … Continue reading Marshall Newman polling news
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