Little has been written about the upcoming Democratic primary in the 90th House District here in Hampton Roads. Incumbent Algie Howell is facing a challenge from political newcomer Rick James. The newly redrawn 90th lost several precincts - four in Chesapeake and two in Norfolk - while picking up six in Virginia Beach and three … Continue reading 90th House District primary
Congressman Bobby Scott will host a job fair at Norfolk State University's New Student Center this coming Tuesday, August 9, from 10 am to 3 pm. From the press release: WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott announced today that he will host a Job Fair at Norfolk State University's New Student Center on … Continue reading Rep. Scott hosting job fair in Norfolk Tuesday
Beginning at 5:30 tonight, Norfolk will participate in National Night Out. Everything starts from the East Ocean View Rec Center at 9520 20th Bay St.
The City of Norfolk is holding a community outreach meeting this coming Tuesday, July 26th. According to the press release: In 1996, Norfolk City Council established the vision of Norfolk based upon the following priorities: community building; education; public accountability; public safety; regional partnerships; economic development. City Council is reviewing the priorities and vision for … Continue reading Norfolk community engagement meeting Tuesday
Ben Loyola won the Republican nomination in the 6th Senate District Saturday, defeating Dr. Joanne Lapetina. I "watched" the convention via Facebook and Twitter. From my view, it seemed that Lapetina was the better choice; Loyola seems intent to trying to paint Northam as a liberal. Ralph's my buddy, but he's no liberal. I guess … Continue reading 6th Senate: bipartisan support for Northam
6th Senate District Republicans will choose their candidate to oppose freshman Senator Ralph Northam Saturday. Their choices are the man who moved into the district to run or the lady who just changed her voting registration to her residence. One thing is certain: whomever they pick will have an uphill battle. Northam is going to … Continue reading Northam GOP challenger to be chosen Saturday
A Twitter exchange that occurred last Tuesday during the informal meeting of Norfolk city Council I raised the question as to why the discussion of the appointments was going on in closed session. Shaun Kenney, a member of the Board of Supervisors in Fluvanna was the first to respond. I mentioned that they had some … Continue reading Norfolk school board appointed in closed session
My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot last Thursday. And check out today's editorial on the same subject: Norfolk redistricting.
Surely, you aren't surprised. It only took about 20 minutes for council to get to the last item on the agenda Tuesday night: redistricting. Sixteen people signed up to speak and 15 of them did so. After the speakers, each council member took the time to comment prior to his or her vote. Watch those … Continue reading Norfolk council votes to maintain status quo
Norfolk City Council will take up redistricting at the end of a very long agenda tonight. There are only two plans on the agenda - the compromise plan, which will be voted on first, and the Jordan plan.The compromise plan has never been subjected to a public hearing - I guess that will happen tonight. … Continue reading Norfolk redistricting vote tonight
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