Howard Dean, chairman of the DNC, had this to say about voting machines: This is not some Internet conspiracy; this is a serious problem that faces American democracy. These machines are not reliable and they shouldn’t be used. We should not be using machines in this country where the results of the vote can’t be … Continue reading Dean: Voting machines not reliable
Category: Norfolk
Local candidates: No party affiliation on ballots
In Virginia, voters do not register by party. The only hint that a particular voter is Democrat, Republican or Independent is whether or not they vote in party primaries. I don't have a problem with that; after all, voters' party affiliation is a personal choice and "declaring" to be for one party or the other … Continue reading Local candidates: No party affiliation on ballots
Norfolk Council candidates Wards 3 and 4
The candidates for council in Wards 3 and 4, Anthony L. Burfoot and Paul R. Riddick, are running without opposition. By default, these men will represent us. Like all of the candidates save Andy Wallach, neither of them chose to respond to my request for information to post here. Therefore, they get my take on … Continue reading Norfolk Council candidates Wards 3 and 4
Another candidates forum
But this one with a twist: only the challengers are going to be there! The Norfolk Republican Women are sponsoring an interactive forum with three Independent challengers running against incumbent Norfolk City Council members on Thursday, April 27th, at the Radisson Hotel, Monticello Avenue and St. Paul's Boulevard. Ms. Barbara Saunders is running to represent … Continue reading Another candidates forum
ODU Football: We’re getting closer!
I'll admit it. I'm a football fan. (Go Redskins!) It started when I was about 12, as a cheerleader for the local community football team, and continued thru high school, where I was first a member of the marching band and then drum major. I attended Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) my freshman year and … Continue reading ODU Football: We’re getting closer!
While I was under
Getting thru the tax filing deadline of Monday was a real pain. But I made it thru 🙂 Took a day off and got a bit of rest Tuesday. Interesting things in the Pilot while I was under the gun: Norfolk ward 2 council candidate Andy Wallach forced council to hold separate hearings on real … Continue reading While I was under
Ford Plant closing in 2008
The Pilot is reporting that the Norfolk Ford plant is on the list to be closed in 2008. The plant employs some 2,500 people and builds the top-selling F-150 truck. This plant has won awards for efficiency. I toured the facility last summer and was impressed with the operation. The most surprising thing to me … Continue reading Ford Plant closing in 2008
Norfolk assessments up 28.5% and growing
Seems that the 23% previously reported was a bit low. Chief Deputy Real Estate Assessor Bill Marchand reported to council yesterday that average assessments in the city increased 28.5% but could be higher. Final numbers won't be available until the end of the month. Increases by neighborhoods can be found here.
Norfolk car tax to increase
Former Governor Jim Gilmore won election based on doing away with the car tax. The program to do away with the tax called for the state to reimburse the localities. Due to the expense of the program, the reimbursement has never exceeded 70%. In 2005, the General Assembly changed the funding formula. Instead of reimbursing … Continue reading Norfolk car tax to increase
Regional Candidates’ Forum
From today's Virginian-Pilot: City council candidates from five cities in South Hampton Roads – Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach – will meet and greet voters April 20 at a forum sponsored by the Round Table of Business Leaders.The meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 4453 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach. … Continue reading Regional Candidates’ Forum
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