As expected, the Norfolk City Council voted last night to reverse the four zoning ordinances that would have allowed housing to be built on 21 acres of open space in East Ocean View. The Bay Oaks Park Committee moved forward Monday with requesting that the public vote on the issue be scheduled. The maneuver was … Continue reading Bay Oaks: council reverses rezoning
Category: Norfolk
Ride the Tide
Norfolk's light rail, that is. It has nothing to do with surfing, chilling out or the pull of the moon. It's what transit leaders want people to do instead of driving. Norfolk is close to landing a starter light rail line, and if all goes as planned, it will be called the Tide, Hampton Roads … Continue reading Ride the Tide
Bay Oaks Park update
I received the following postcard: Dear Friend of Bay Oaks Park As a result of the Virginia Supreme Court's recent decision in favor of the Bay Oaks Park Committee, this Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., the Norfolk City Council is expected to vote to rescind the ordinances passed on July, 2005, which would … Continue reading Bay Oaks Park update
Northam: yes, Rerras has a race
I opened up the paper this morning and saw this story on the cover of the Hampton Roads section. Democratic candidate Ralph Northam has incumbent state senator Nick Rerras on the ropes. He's outraised him, he's siphoning away his support and he is campaigning hard. Of course, Rerras' "feminazi" comment hasn't helped his cause and … Continue reading Northam: yes, Rerras has a race
Campaign signs in Norfolk
orfdem made mention of the sign ordinance in Norfolk: Campaigns [signs] are not supposed to be posted until 90 days before an election. I understood that to be the case as well. And seeing Rerras signs pop up in my neighborhood over the past few weeks, I wondered how they were getting around the rule. … Continue reading Campaign signs in Norfolk
The fleecing of local taxpayers
The Virginian Pilot reports today on the new fines that will be imposed on drivers convicted of certain offenses. The Pilot's article discusses who will benefit the most from these higher fines: the law firms that act as collection agencies for the local Commonwealth's Attoneys offices. But the hefty penalties could be a bonanza for … Continue reading The fleecing of local taxpayers
No invitation but should I go?
Driving home from my office and I noticed some Nick Rerras signs in the median. Then I remembered: tonight is the night for his Annual Summer Evening in the Gardens. For those unfamiliar with our fine city, the reference is to the Norfolk Botantical Garden - and they are right outside my back door. Ya … Continue reading No invitation but should I go?
Norfolk Drinking Liberally Thursday
Just a quick reminder that the Norfolk Drinking Liberally gathering is tomorrow night from 5-7pm upstairs at the New Belmont in Ghent. And you don't have to live in Norfolk or drink to join in the fun. Hope to see you there 🙂
Report: Norfolk candidates’ forum
I attended a candidates' forum earlier this evening hosted by the Norfolk division of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. Norfolk is represented in the General Assembly by two Senators - Yvonne B. Miller (D-5th) and Nick Rerras (R-6th) and six delegates - Kenny Alexander (D-89th), Paula Miller (D-87th), Algie Howell (D-90th), Johnny Joannou (D-79th), … Continue reading Report: Norfolk candidates’ forum
Virginia FREE: Lewis & Moran rank high
Virginia FREE (The Virginia Foundation for Research and Economic Education, Inc.) released its annual business scorecard. The ranking given the members of the General Assembly were based on 16 bills voted on this past session. Delegate Lynwood Lewis, Jr. (D-100th) tied for second place with a pro-business score of 81%. Delegates Frank Hall (D-69th) and … Continue reading Virginia FREE: Lewis & Moran rank high
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