It's that time of the month again. No, not that time of the month 😉 It's the third Thursday and that means it's time for the gathering of the Norfolk chapter of Drinking Liberally. No, you don't have to drink. And, honestly, you don't even have to be liberal. Join the crowd upstairs at The … Continue reading Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight
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Report: EOV Town Hall Meeting
Just back from the EOV Civic League Town Hall Meeting. I arrived a few minutes after the scheduled start time of 6pm and the meeting was already underway. More than 300 people were there, with more people coming in behind me. At the time I arrived, a Power Point presentation of the good, the bad … Continue reading Report: EOV Town Hall Meeting
Northam: Crossover appeal
Check out the bumper stickers 🙂 And the only thing I did to this photo was smudge out the license plate.
Cameras in EOV, backround checks for renters
This morning's Virginian Pilot has an article about surveillance cameras being installed in East Ocean View as a way of combating crime. Cities across the country have installed surveillance cameras in crowded or high-crime areas. [...] "The cameras are so technologically sound," he said, "they can read a beer label from somebody drinking a beer … Continue reading Cameras in EOV, backround checks for renters
Coming up this week
Wednesday, August 15 83 days for the 83rd. Help Joe Bouchard win! Open house/phone banking from 12 noon to 9pm; canvassing beginning at 4pm. Combined Campaign offices, 5101 Cleveland St. Ste. 302. Call 227-3347 for additional info. Thursday, August 16 Just a note: the HRCC Candidates' Forum for the 83rd House district candidates has been … Continue reading Coming up this week
Edds on school boards
I have to admit that Norfolk's appointed school boards is one of my pet peeves. And Sunday's op-ed by Margaret Edds points out why (emphasis mine): At a time when 96 percent of school boards nationwide are popularly elected, as are 109 of 134 boards in Virginia, the solution in Richmond is to move back … Continue reading Edds on school boards
“Feet, don’t fail me now”
That's what the Daily Press said in its editorial Sunday on legislators and abuser fees: There does seem to be an evolving theme here: Feet, don't fail me now. The abuser fees got broad legislative support, but you wouldn't think so now. Some of the most strident abuser-fee supporters have spun 180 degrees to call … Continue reading “Feet, don’t fail me now”
EOV crime meetings this week
The City of Norfolk poured millions of dollars into the area now known as East Beach. Some $55 million, according to this 2006 article, was spent "tearing down 1,600 homes and buildings and relocating hundreds of low-income residents." At that time, City Councilman Randy Wright, who represents Ward 5, said, "It is everything we could … Continue reading EOV crime meetings this week
Quick report: Willoughby Spit Fish Fry
I stopped by the Willoughby Spit Civic League Fish Fry Wednesday evening, where Barbara Saunders, former (and future?) candidate for City Council in Ward 1, is the new civic league president. Also there was 6th Senate District incumbent Nick Rerras and 87th House District challenger Hank Giffin. While I didn't have a chance to talk … Continue reading Quick report: Willoughby Spit Fish Fry
Surprise – NOT! HRTA approves fees
The Virginian Pilot is reporting that the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority approved the list of taxes and fees to provide money for local transportation projects. As expected, they voted to delay implementation until 4/1/08, in order to give the General Assembly time to make adjustments to the mix. As it stands, here are the new … Continue reading Surprise – NOT! HRTA approves fees
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