Perusing the corrections in today's Virginian-Pilot, I ran across this gem: Norfolk Vice Mayor Daun Hester said she did not recruit Kerry Lynch to run against council incumbent Paul Riddick and that a story (“Hester’s opposing endorsement agitates council”) in the March 9 Hampton Roads section erred in saying she admitted doing so. The original … Continue reading VP correction: Hester “mentored” Lynch
Category: Norfolk
Reduction in real estate tax rate proposed
Facing a 23% citywide increase in real estate assessments, Norfolk Council members Don Williams and Randy Wright are proposing a 20-cent reduction in the tax rate. The rate, currently $1.35 per $100 of assessed value, would drop to $1.15. Council candidate Barbara Saunders is proposing a rate reduction of 30 cents. Portsmouth, with the highest … Continue reading Reduction in real estate tax rate proposed
Open letter to Norfolk Council candidates
Here is the email I sent this evening to the candidates for Norfolk Council (the ones with email addresses - the rest will be mailed tomorrow): Dear Norfolk Council Candidate In an effort to bring as much information to Norfolk voters as possible, I have launched a blog - vivianpaige.wordpress.com. I would like to feature … Continue reading Open letter to Norfolk Council candidates
Lynch out; Hester’s VM status in jeopardy
We now have one less candidate in the May council race. Kerry Lynch, who announced his run against incumbent Paul Riddick for the Ward 4 seat, failed to gather the required 125 signatures. Lynch waited until Tuesday to file his petitions, leaving no time for him to rectify the situation that he was 8 signatures … Continue reading Lynch out; Hester’s VM status in jeopardy
May Norfolk Council Race
Yesterday was the filing deadline for the council races. Here are the final candidates (per the VP): Mayor Paul D. Fraim - current mayor, lawyer Daniel E. Montague - retired shipyward worker Ward 1 Don Williams * - real estate investor Barbara C. Saunders - paint company president Ward 2 Felisha D. Belin - health … Continue reading May Norfolk Council Race
Norfolk Tea Party
I was researching some info for an upcoming article about the ward system here in Norfolk and ran across this little gem, regarding the Norfolk Tea Party. One of my dear friends, Bob Hicks, now deceased, was a member of this group. I haven't figured out who all of the other players were but I … Continue reading Norfolk Tea Party
Norfolk Council Races Update
I attended Paul Riddick's campaign kick-off this morning. Also in attendance were five other council members: Paul Fraim, Barclay Winn, Don Williams, Randy Wright and Anthony Burfoot. Noticeably missing was Daun Hester. I understand that Vice Mayor Hester is supporting Riddick's opponent, Kerry Lynch. The surpise in this bunch was the presence of Anthony Burfoot. … Continue reading Norfolk Council Races Update
Norfolk could be like Alaska
The Brad Blog is reporting on the attempt to get the 2004 Alaskan voting data from the Diebold machines in use there. After agreeing to release the data, the state's top security officer is refusing to allow it to happen, citing security concerns. Do tell - what security risk would this pose?
DYK: Norfolk has 105,000+ registered voters
For the November 2005 elections, Norfolk had 105,022 registered voters. Unfortunately, only 42,634 of them bothered to vote. When you look at the number of people who vote in council elections, the numbers get even worse. The last council election in May 2004 (the two superwards) resulted in turnout of only 5,980 voters, an abysmal … Continue reading DYK: Norfolk has 105,000+ registered voters
Kaine St. Paddy’s parade Grand Marshall
Governor Tim Kaine will be the Grand Marshall for Norfolk's 39th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade kicks off at 10am on Saturday, March 18. Details of the route can be found here. Too bad I won't be able to be there. Saturdays during tax season are just another work day for me. Go … Continue reading Kaine St. Paddy’s parade Grand Marshall
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