Category: Norfolk

Video: Ward 1 candidates

On Thursday, April 8, the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues hosted a candidates' forum for the candidates running for City Council.  I previously reported on that forum here. Ward 1 is the only contest in the city in which there is no incumbent. The current representative, Don Williams, has decided to retire. Vying for the … Continue reading Video: Ward 1 candidates →

Video: Ward 2

On Thursday, April 8, the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues hosted a candidates' forum for the candidates running for City Council.  I previously reported on that forum here. The forum was broken down by contest. I managed to video all of the Q&A except the mayor's contest, which was last. I got some video of … Continue reading Video: Ward 2 →

Norfolk council: What are they afraid of?

All of the candidates for the Norfolk City Council were invited to attend a forum Thursday night hosted by the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues and held at Granby High School. Six seats - the five small wards plus the mayor - are on the ballot on May 4. Five of those seats have an … Continue reading Norfolk council: What are they afraid of? →

Union endorses Hester, Smigiel

The Laborers' International Union of North America Mid Atlantic Region last night endorsed Daun Hester for Mayor and Tommy Smigiel for council in Ward 5. This is the first time the union has participated in Norfolk's elections. Not only did the endorsement bring some money to the campaigns - Hester received a donation of $10,000 … Continue reading Union endorses Hester, Smigiel →

Norfolk candidates’ forum Thursday

The Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues is hosting a candidates' forum this Thursday, April 8, from 7pm to 9:30pm at Granby High School. The forum will be moderated by Joel Rubin and I understand all of the candidates have agreed to participate. The event is open to the public. Elections for Norfolk Council will be … Continue reading Norfolk candidates’ forum Thursday →

Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues

Guest post by Eric Heard The concept of bringing government back to the people is discussed on a daily basis throughout democratic nations. There is still the feeling that this cannot be done. This is far from the truth.  There is still that right to make a decision for what you believe in, who you … Continue reading Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues →

Johnson rally Saturday

Mamie Johnson, candidate for Norfolk council in Ward 3, is having a campaign rally Saturday morning from 10am to noon at Richard Bowling Elementary School UPDATE: Location moved to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 2736 Woodland Avenue, Norfolk. The rally is free and open to the public.

Why I care about the Norfolk schools’ mess – and why you should, too

I don't have any children in the Norfolk Public Schools, never have and never will. Yet I am dismayed to learn of the ever-widening scandal related to "irregularities" on the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests that seemingly hits the front page of The Virginian-Pilot almost daily. Not because it reflects poorly on the school system, … Continue reading Why I care about the Norfolk schools’ mess – and why you should, too →

Harsh realities

It's campaign season* - which means the politicians are out in full force, promising things to the voters. And the voters are lapping it up, depending upon their point of view.  Promises of additional spending - whether it be for schools or neighborhoods or anything else - garners support from those who would like to … Continue reading Harsh realities →

Saunders campaign kickoff Sunday

Barbara Saunders, candidate for the Norfolk council seat in Ward 1, will have a campaign kickoff this coming Sunday, March 14. The event begins at 1pm and will be held at Ocean View Baptist Church. More details are available in the flier (pdf).