The Virginia Public Access Project has posted the final numbers on the Norfolk Council races held in May. Over $1.1 million was spent in the five contested races, with Mayor Paul Fraim's spending accounting for about 46% of the total. With only 23% turnout (although it represents an increase over the 18.67% from four years … Continue reading Final Norfolk Council race numbers
Category: Norfolk
Bad decision
It is no secret that times are tight. The City of Norfolk is eliminating positions to deal with shortfalls. So I'm absolutely mystified as to how they could possibly conclude that it is OK to give $11,000 to the operators of Afr'Am Festival to help pay police officers who worked at the festival. There is … Continue reading Bad decision
Norfolk Schools news
School board announces finalists for superintendent With the retirement of current superintendent, Stephen Jones, scheduled for June 30, the Norfolk School Board announced the three finalists for the position. The three men - Richard Bentley, Randy L. Bridges, and Robert L. Copeland - will be in town this Thursday, June 17, for a public forum. … Continue reading Norfolk Schools news
ICYMI: Norfolk Ward 7 appointment notice
The notice to the left (click to enlarge) appeared in the business section of Sunday's Virginian-Pilot. In case you have any trouble with the image, here is the text: NORFOLK CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT WARD 7 The Council of the City of Norfolk is accepting letters of interest from persons who wish to be considered for … Continue reading ICYMI: Norfolk Ward 7 appointment notice
Reminder: Norfolk School Board appointments
Just a reminder that there will be a public hearing at the beginning of the June 15th council meeting (agenda pdf) to hear from those who wish to serve on the Norfolk School Board. The terms of three members - Chairman Stephen Tonelson, and members Linda McCluney and Ursula Rhodes - expire at the end … Continue reading Reminder: Norfolk School Board appointments
Update on Ward 7 seat
Norfolk Council Tuesday agreed to two things that I think are important in naming a replacement to occupy the Superward 7 seat being vacated by Councilwoman Daun Hester on June 30. First, the council has decided that the appointee will agree not to run in the special election in November. I think that is critical, … Continue reading Update on Ward 7 seat
And the race is on!
Congratulations to Scott Rigell for winning the Republican nomination in Tuesday's primary. He won decisively - by nearly 13% - in a crowded field of candidates, although with less than 40% of the votes cast. No doubt the higher turnout helped. Many predicted turnout in the 7% range; instead, it was closer to 10%. Rigell … Continue reading And the race is on!
Norfolk School Board: nominations, interviews
In a short press release Tuesday, Norfolk City Council announced that a public hearing will be held next Tuesday, June 15, to accept nominations for the three available slots on the school board. Norfolk remains one of the few localities to still appoint its school board, which has been under fire recently. Councilwoman Theresa Whibley … Continue reading Norfolk School Board: nominations, interviews
2nd CD Republican primary: decisions, decisions
Tuesday is Election Day and here in Hampton Roads, the big question is who will win the Republican nomination to take on Democratic Congressman Glenn Nye and independent Ken Golden in November. There are six candidates and The Virginian Pilot has put together a nice voter guide to help with the decision. Primaries in Virginia … Continue reading 2nd CD Republican primary: decisions, decisions
ICYMI: Norfolk weekend stories
If you happened to have been out of town for the long weekend, there were a couple of stories in The Virginian-Pilot that you may have missed. Hester will not run for seat Councilwoman Daun Hester, who lost her bid for mayor last month, will not run in November's special election. As outlined previously, Hester's … Continue reading ICYMI: Norfolk weekend stories
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