Local elections are being held across Hampton Roads tomorrow. The polls are open from 6am to 7pm. The Virginian-Pilot has put together a voter guide for Southside while The Daily Press has done the same for the Peninsula. I wish we could have high turnout for these local elections the way we do for national … Continue reading Vote Tuesday
Category: Norfolk
The part-time city council
There is a reason campaign season is sometimes called "silly season." Because during the run to Election Day, candidates come up with silly stuff, hoping that the voters won't notice. This year, one theme has emerged from candidates across the region that falls into that category: "I'll be a full time member of council." Hogwash. … Continue reading The part-time city council
Pilot endorses in Norfolk races
I had planned to put up a post predicting the Virginian-Pilot endorsements in next Tuesday's Norfolk council races but never got around to it. And now it's too late, because Tuesday's paper announced the editorial board's choices. Let me remind you what the editorial page editor Donald Luzzatto said last fall about the paper's endorsement … Continue reading Pilot endorses in Norfolk races
Norfolk candidates forum 4/26/10
A nearly full house at the Naro heard from the four candidates for mayor of Norfolk. The form started with a brief Q&A with Ward 2 councilwoman Theresa Whibley, who is running unopposed. Video courtesy of Connect757.
Video: Ward 5 challengers
On Thursday, April 8, the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues hosted a forum for the candidates running for City Council. I previously reported on that forum here. Ward 5 is currently represented by Randy Wright, who did not participate in this forum. The challengers are (click on the name to be taken to the candidate's … Continue reading Video: Ward 5 challengers
BREAKING: Norfolk judge reverses Burfoot ruling
In a stunning turn of events, Judge Charles Poston has reversed his ruling from yesterday. The pdf is here. Upon further consideration, the Court concludes that the temporary injunction should not have been granted. The 1st Amendment prevailed. Excellent, Judge. Now - can you get Mr. Burfoot to reimburse the city for the use of … Continue reading BREAKING: Norfolk judge reverses Burfoot ruling
Norfolk City attorney represents Burfoot?
Yes, I saw the website. No, I didn't have anything to do with it. And, in fact, I wasn't even going to write about it, despite the urgings of folks to do so. But the story in this morning's Pilot about the site being taken down requires comment. Norfolk City Attorney Bernard Pishko, who represented … Continue reading Norfolk City attorney represents Burfoot?
Upcoming candidates forums
Chesapeake City Council candidates forum When: Wednesday, April 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Where: Chesapeake Conference Center, 900 Greenbrier Circle, Chesapeake VA 23320 Sponsor: Chesapeake Economic Development Contact: Sarah Kingsley at skingsley@hrccva.com or 664-2507 Other: Will be broadcast live on Ch. 48 WCTV Norfolk mayoral and Ward 2 candidates forum When: Monday, April 26, 6pm Where: … Continue reading Upcoming candidates forums
Video: Ward 4 challenger
On Thursday, April 8, the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues hosted a forum for the candidates running for City Council. I previously reported on that forum here. Ward 4, which is where I live, is currently represented by Paul Riddick, who also did not participate in the forum. Billy Cook, a current member of the … Continue reading Video: Ward 4 challenger
Video: Ward 3 challengers
On Thursday, April 8, the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues hosted a forum for the candidates running for City Council. I previously reported on that forum here. Ward 3 is currently represented by Vice Mayor Anthony Burfoot, who did not participate in the candidates' forum. The three challengers are (click on the name to be … Continue reading Video: Ward 3 challengers
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