It seems that Norfolk's citizens ponied up $10,000 two years ago for a consultant to advise council on cab operations in the city. At the time, the consultant recommended that none of the medallions, or certificates to operate cabs, be given to City Wide Cabs. City Wide Cabs is owned by Lee Perry Rempas, the … Continue reading The fleecing of Norfolk: Council ignored paid consultant
Category: Norfolk
Norfolk population shrinking?
The Census Bureau thinks so. They are calling Norfolk the fastest shrinking city in the America. If Norfolk is shrinking, we should see properties sitting vacant. But we don't. We should see building permit application decline. But we don't. It seems the problem is with the way that the Census Bureau calculates the numbers: The … Continue reading Norfolk population shrinking?
Norfolk school board nominees
Norfolk is the only city in Hampton Roads that does not elect its school board. The city council appoints the members. Last Tuesday, council accepted eleven nominations for the two available seats. One seat became open with the election of chairperson Theresa W. Whibley to the council. The other seat is currently occupied by school … Continue reading Norfolk school board nominees
Increase in homelessness: affordable housing and jobs
The lastest report on homelessness in Norfolk indicates that the numbers are going up instead of down. One big reason? Lack of affordable housing: ...some of the region's most affordable offerings - public housing, mobile home parks, and older homes in traditionally low-income areas - are being replaced with more expensive developments... [...] "But we … Continue reading Increase in homelessness: affordable housing and jobs
Senate primary: The Black Vote in Norfolk
Much has been written about the black vote in Hampton Roads contributing to a loss for Jim Webb. I have argued that the Affirmative Action issue never really made it down here. Today, I took a look at the precinct-by-precinct voting. Norfolk has 55 precincts. Eleven of those precincts are more than 80% black. The … Continue reading Senate primary: The Black Vote in Norfolk
Anecdotal evidence of a Miller win
I see NLS is calling it for Web. I stick by my earlier prediction of a Miller win (51% to 49%). Everything I've seen points in that direction. First - I got a phone call last night from someone looking for guidance on who to vote for. Naturally, I said Miller. He said he was … Continue reading Anecdotal evidence of a Miller win
Light turnout in Norfolk
Just got back from checking out some precincts around the city.Turnout seems to be very light: 4:55 pm - Barron Black - 49 votes 5:10 pm - Rosemont - 80 votes 5:25 pm - Tanner's Creek - 23 votes 5:40 pm - Norview Middle - 49 votes 6:00 pm - Azalea Gardens - 55 votes … Continue reading Light turnout in Norfolk
Election Day, June 13, 2006
Fifty-two weeks ago was the eve of another primary, one in which I was a candidate. I recall the butterflies, the uncertainty. Had I done all that I could have done to win? Would the people choose me as the nominee or my opponent? Even though I was exhausted, it was a sleepless night.I couldn't … Continue reading Election Day, June 13, 2006
Update on Norfolk boarding houses
Today's Pilot has two articles, following up on the saga of the 10 boarding houses that were shut down last month, which I wrote about here. The operator of the homes is pursuing state licensing, which will allow her to run the facilities as assisted living facilities. There will be additional costs, however, because there … Continue reading Update on Norfolk boarding houses
Pilot articles on the Senate primary
Below the fold on the front page of the Virginian-Pilot today is an article regarding the primary. Unfortunately, there is nothing new in this article, just a rehash of all the old stuff we've been seeing around the 'net for a while now. The front page of the Commentary section has huge pictures of both … Continue reading Pilot articles on the Senate primary
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