In my post announcing that Daun Hester will be running for mayor, I said that I would get clarification on the vacancy rule. The reason for that was I had received information that council would not appoint a replacement and, instead, a special election would be held. According to this article: Once she files to … Continue reading Norfolk council vacancy update →

I just confirmed that Daun Hester, former Vice Mayor and current Superward 7 representative, is running for Mayor in Norfolk. Hester has served on council since 1996. In a phone call, Hester said the decision to run didn't come lightly. She said that she made up her mind last Friday and talked it over with … Continue reading BREAKING: Hester running for Mayor in Norfolk →

The Virginian-Pilot reports that the project opposed by residents of the Roland Park/Sunshine Homes neighborhoods will not voted on at this evening's council meeting. Mastracco said he will ask the council to refer the project back to the Planning Commission and try to negotiate a compromise with neighborhood groups. "We're going to try to redo … Continue reading Update: Roland Park/Sunshine Homes issue →

I received the following request by email. Please read, share with your neighbors, and help out. Dear Norfolk Neighbor, We, the residents of Roland Park and Sunshine Homes, two Norfolk neighborhoods, are asking for your support and immediate action. A developer from northern Virginia, Bonaventure Properties LLC, is attempting to change the zoning classification of … Continue reading NORFOLK ALERT: Neighborhoods vs developer →

The economy is in the tank. Norfolk is facing a $39 million shortfall. The light rail starter line is 41% over budget, requiring an additional $38 million to $40 million to complete this once-again delayed project. The Commonwealth is facing a $4.2 billion revenue shortfall, a significant portion of which will be borne by the … Continue reading Norfolk council: Does money grow on trees? →