Category: Norfolk

Northam GA update

General Assembly Update - February 19, 2010. By Senator Ralph Northam Greetings from Richmond!  This week, crossover took place in the General Assembly, with all passed Senate bills going to the House of Delegates for consideration, and vice versa.  There was little action on any of the bills I am sponsoring, but the pace will … Continue reading Northam GA update →

Norfolk State of the City address

Remarks of Mayor Paul D. Fraim Norfolk State of the City February 19, 2010 Good afternoon. Let me first of all thank the Chamber of Commerce for providing this opportunity to report on progress made and challenges faced during a year that tested our resourcefulness like none in recent memory. 2009 will long be remembered … Continue reading Norfolk State of the City address →

Norfolk’s light rail: $338.3M – and who knew what when

Philip Shucet, the new CEO of Hampton Roads Transit, announced Thursday that the Norfolk starter light rail line will cost $338.3 million, a 46% increase over what was originally budgeted.  Such a sizeable overage is not normal. According to an earlier article, only four of the 25 light rail projects built since 1997 went over … Continue reading Norfolk’s light rail: $338.3M – and who knew what when →

YWCA Benefit: The Vagina Monologues

presents a benefit performance of The Vagina Monologues for the ywca - south hampton roads March 5-6 @ 8pm and March 7 @ 2pm Tickets $15 For reservations please call: 757-214-5430 V-Day is a Global Movement to End Violence Against Women and Girls The award-winning play is based on V-Day Founder/playwright Eve Ensler's interviews with … Continue reading YWCA Benefit: The Vagina Monologues →

The struggle toward inclusiveness

This op-ed appeared in the Virginian-Pilot on Sunday, February 14, 2010. I’VE BEEN thinking about the subject of race in an ideal society, a world where we talk about race without making everything about race. It’s something I long for, something I once thought was not only possible but just around the corner. I’m no … Continue reading The struggle toward inclusiveness →

Hester for Mayor: “It’s time”

Daun Hester kicked off her campaign for Mayor of Norfolk Saturday morning to a standing-room-only sized crowd. Hester, who has served on City Council since 1996, made some pretty bold statements in her speech (video below). There's no turning back for Daun Hester: come July 1, she will either be on council as Mayor or … Continue reading Hester for Mayor: “It’s time” →

Time for electronic filing of all campaign reports

Virginia's campaign financing rules are pretty loose - pretty much anyone can donate to whomever they choose without limitation. Disclosure of the contributions and expenditures is supposed to be enough. The problem is the form that the disclosure takes. The State Board of Elections provides, for free, software that allows candidates to file electronically. Such … Continue reading Time for electronic filing of all campaign reports →

Another announces for Norfolk Council

Barbara Saunders, the two-time candidate in Ward 1, has announced that she will try for the third time to garner this seat. Saunders, a native of Ocean View, owns a painting company, Saunders Painting, Inc.  She serves on the Crime Line Board and is a member and past president of Ocean View Kiwanis. She is … Continue reading Another announces for Norfolk Council →

BREAKING: Hadjikakos withdraws from Norfolk race

I just received this announcement: Dear Friends: I have been humbled by all of the wonderful support received regarding my interest in running for the Ward 1 city council seat in Norfolk.  The reason behind my seeking office is to be an strong advocate for Ward 1 so that the area receives its fair share … Continue reading BREAKING: Hadjikakos withdraws from Norfolk race →