Reading Christina Nuckols column in Sunday's Virginian-Pilot, I found a kindred spirit who also thinks that campaigns spend way too much time paying attention to blogs. She even used the same terminology as I: Blogs have real value, whether they’re generated by amateur political buffs or mainstream media. They can and do offer thoughtful analysis … Continue reading Norfolk City Attorney tries to swat a gnat – and it swats back
Category: Norfolk
Deeds, Kaine to attend Norfolk NAACP dinner
The Norfolk branch of the NAACP will hold its 52nd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet tomorrow. The event will be held at The Murray Center, 455 E. Brambleton Avenue. The speaker for this year's dinner will be Rev. Dr. James W. Webb II, pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Among the many electeds and candidates in … Continue reading Deeds, Kaine to attend Norfolk NAACP dinner
Tax commissioner rules in Norfolk business case
Virginia Tax Commissioner Janie Bowen released a ruling last week in the ongoing dispute between Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue Sharon McDonald and some local businesses. The issue surrounds implementation of the BPOL tax. BPOL, which stands for Business, Professional and Occupational License, is a tax imposed on businesses for the privilege of doing business … Continue reading Tax commissioner rules in Norfolk business case
Smigiel announces for Norfolk Council
Tommy Smigiel, the Virginia Teacher of the Year in 2007, has announced that he is running for Norfolk City Council. He is seeking to represent Ward 5, a seat currently occupied by Randy Wright. Smigiel is a lifelong resident of Norfolk and a resident of Ocean View. He graduated from Norview High School and Old … Continue reading Smigiel announces for Norfolk Council
Harbor Party October 1
from Joel Rubin The 17th annual Kiwanis Harbor Party and Seafood Feast will be Thursday October 1 from 4:30-7:30pm at Town Point Park in Norfolk. Besides crab cakes, scallops, oysters, fish, clam chowder and beer, guests will be able to meet many of the statewide and local candidates running in the November elections. Proceeds benefit … Continue reading Harbor Party October 1
Friday this ‘n that
Hamilton taken off RPV website. Saw this pop up last night on the Pilot's political blog. The website is here. Combined with Jeff Frederick's tweet, I'm wondering what the heck is going on that side. Has the RPV split with the Speaker? Inquiring minds wanna know 🙂 UPDATE: He's back up. According to The Shad … Continue reading Friday this ‘n that
Another Deeds radio ad: “Grass stains”
The Deeds campaign has launched another radio ad, this one called "Grass Stains." The ad will be aired across Virginia.
Deeds: “Fired up”
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds launched a new radio ad today featuring President Barack Obama. The ad will air on stations in Richmond, Roanoke and Hampton Roads.
Monday quickies
Shannon calls for Hamilton's resignation. Democratic AG candidate Steve Shannon has called for the resignation of Newport News Republican Del. Phil Hamilton. Shannon is not alone in this: in an editorial Saturday, The Virginian-Pilot suggested the same, and The Roanoke Times minced no words in recommending resignation. Hamilton says Shannon is playing politics. I guess … Continue reading Monday quickies
Whitfield compensation bill PASSES
UPDATE 5:33pm: Senate passes House version of the bill. UPDATE 5:19pm: House passes Senate version of the bill. UPDATE 4:50pm: House passes its version of the bill. UPDATE 4:22 pm: Senate passes its version of the bill. The bill to compensate Arthur Whitfield has reported out of the House Appropriations committee with a substitute bill. … Continue reading Whitfield compensation bill PASSES
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