Governor Tim Kaine will be at Virginia Wesleyan College this evening for one of his stops on his Town Hall tour. The meeting, which is open to the public, will take place from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Dining Center (1584 Wesleyan Dr.). This is your opportunity to ask questions of the Governor about the … Continue reading Kaine in Norfolk today
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Another day, another hit piece on Williams
The story hit the PilotOnline website Thursday evening and was prominently displayed on the top of the page all day Friday, showing large, color pictures of city manager Regina Williams and library director Noram Maas. By contrast, the actual newspaper had the story on the front page, below the fold and only a small picture … Continue reading Another day, another hit piece on Williams
Mark Warner on radio at NOON!
Governor Mark Warner will be on WHRV's HearSay with Cathy Lewis today at noon. The Governor will be live in the studio and will be taking your questions.Here are the numbers to call-in: 1-800-940-2240 (Toll Free) 757-440-2665 Make sure to call-in with your question for Governor Warner, today at noon, and listen to HearSay with … Continue reading Mark Warner on radio at NOON!
Drake Tele-townhall meeting
Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R-2nd) held another tele-townhall meeting Monday evening. This one was with her Norfolk constituents. The part of the second that falls in Norfolk is fairly small, so it's not surprising that I recognized some of the participants on the call. I don't know what time the call actually started as it was … Continue reading Drake Tele-townhall meeting
OTR 03/09: Smoking ban, spelling bee champ
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a discussion about the smoking ban, which Norfolk is set to implement March 31. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Norfolk's newest council member and ardent supporter of the ban, Dr. Theresa Whibley, along with Virginia Beach councilwoman Rosemary Wilson, who convinced that council to endorse a similar … Continue reading OTR 03/09: Smoking ban, spelling bee champ
Norfolk council candidates face challengers
On May 6, Norfolk will hold elections for the two council seats representing the superwards. The deadline for filing to run was 7pm Tuesday. According to the SBE, both incumbents have challengers. Ward 6 councilman Barclay Winn is being challenged by Jack Stiles. If the name sounds familiar, it is because Jack has been a … Continue reading Norfolk council candidates face challengers
NCDC moves monthly meeting
The Norfolk City Democratic Committee has moved its business meeting date and location. The new meeting date is the 3rd Wednesday at Norview High School (park and enter on the football stadium side). Meetings start at 7pm. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, March 19. The monthly breakfast is still on the first Saturday … Continue reading NCDC moves monthly meeting
Elect Norfolk school board? Oh, yeah!
I have a friend who serves on Virginia Beach's school board. Whenever I have the chance to introduce her to Norfolk officials, I always do so by mentioning the fact that she is a member of Virginia Beach's elected school board. It is a pet peeve of mine that Norfolk continues to have an appointed … Continue reading Elect Norfolk school board? Oh, yeah!
OTR 03/02: Larry Sabato, Glenn Nye
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a conversation with UVA's Larry Sabato. The topic will be presidential politics, with the discussion covering the rise of Barack Obama and the race in the fall with John McCain. In the other segment, host Joel Rubin will be joined by 2nd Congressional District Democratic candidate Glenn Nye. … Continue reading OTR 03/02: Larry Sabato, Glenn Nye
ALERT: HB 3202 deep sixed!
I'm hearing that the Virginia Supreme Court has ruled HB 3202, the transportation bill that created the NOVA and HR Transportation Authorities, is unconstitutional. I'm told that the opinion was written by Bernard Goodwin and the vote was 9-0. I understand the opinion basically said that taxes cannot be imposed on one locality by another … Continue reading ALERT: HB 3202 deep sixed!
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