I'm sitting in the Norfolk City Council meeting. After the informal session, council had already decided to vote down the charter changes. Thanks to all who called, emailed and otherwise contacted our council members. This is Democracy in action, folks!
Category: Norfolk
NORFOLK ALERT: Proposed charter changes
City Council will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17, at 2:30pm. The council agenda is here. Included on the agenda is a public hearing on charter changes, which have to be approved by the General Assembly. You can read the proposed changes in this pdf. Of particular concern to me is the change in sections 32 … Continue reading NORFOLK ALERT: Proposed charter changes
Vote today
The polls are open from 6am to 7pm. If you are unsure of your voting place, you can check it here. Unlike prior elections, I will be casting my ballot at the polls today. I will be voting for the people who most closely represent my best interests, even though there are issues on which … Continue reading Vote today
Norfolk Commissioner taken to task by Treasurer
The front page, below the fold story in Saturday's Virginian-Pilot is a classic example of the inside baseball that Norfolk politics has become. Here we have two ticketmates - the Democratic candidates for Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer - engaging in what amounts to a he said/she said argument. At the end of the … Continue reading Norfolk Commissioner taken to task by Treasurer
Predictions on Pilot endorsements – local races
There are so many localities in this region with local races, mainly constitutional officers, that I can't begin to keep up. There are a couple of Virginia Beach races that I've been aware of - sheriff and Commonwealth's attorney - but that's about it. As it turns out, I was a little late in getting … Continue reading Predictions on Pilot endorsements – local races
Wrap up: Obama in Norfolk for Deeds
The line snaked around the building when I arrived at the ODU Ted Constant Center for the rally with Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds and President Barack Obama. Inside, the facility was already filling up. Although the arena seats 7,319, the area behind the stage was curtained off. Approximately one-half of the arena floor, which can … Continue reading Wrap up: Obama in Norfolk for Deeds
Obama/Deeds rally ticket winners
The winners of the five tickets for Tuesday's rally with our next governor, Creigh Deeds, and President Barack Obama are: Louis Eisenberg spotter Barbara Hatton-Hall Carl Johansen Teresa Eisenberg Congratulations! Check your email! And if you didn't win, you can still get a ticket through the campaign website here. Just make sure that you show … Continue reading Obama/Deeds rally ticket winners
Forum for 80th district candidates Wednesday
The ODU College Democrats and College Republicans will host a forum this Wednesday, October 28, for the candidates in the 80th House of Delegates District. The event will be held from 6pm to 7:30pm at the Mills Godwin Life Sciences Building, Room 102. The event is free and open to the public. Parking will be … Continue reading Forum for 80th district candidates Wednesday
The Pilot’s policy on endorsements
In an op-ed piece today, editorial page editor Don Luzzatto explained the policy of The Virginian-Pilot on endorsements. Theoretically, the article is about why they endorse: What we hope to do, with all of our editorials, is encourage substantive debate on the issues of the day, the kind of conversation that continues in the vibrant … Continue reading The Pilot’s policy on endorsements
Two ways to get tickets for Norfolk Obama rally
The Deeds campaign today released more details on the tickets for the Obama rally. Guaranteed admission: volunteer! Volunteers who complete a shift this weekend anywhere in the Commonwealth will be guaranteed admission to the rally. To sign up to volunteer this weekend, click here. General admission General admission to the rally will be on a … Continue reading Two ways to get tickets for Norfolk Obama rally
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