Category: Norfolk

More on Obama

Alex Beam thinks he can't win. If you listen closely, the silent dog whistle is already blowing for the Obama candidacy, and the tune it is playing is taps. I don't know if that's the case. There's still a long way to go. Technorati Tags: Barack Obama

VA Pilot catches up

Things are really bad when the local newspaper covers a local story after someone else does. Such is the case of the story about a Norfolk student who was suspended for two days because she accepted an over-the-counter pain killer from another student. Alice at GOTV alerted us to this story yesterday. The story first … Continue reading VA Pilot catches up →

Report: Paula Miller Campaign Kickoff

I attended Paula Miller's re-election campaign kickoff yesterday afternoon. The event was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in the midst of the 87th House District that she has represented since December 2004. Some 300 people attended this event. Sheriff Bob McCabe started us off and Commonwealth's Attorney Jack Doyle had the honor of … Continue reading Report: Paula Miller Campaign Kickoff →

Goldberg: “The Will of the Uninformed”

The Virginian Pilot reprinted an article today written by Jonah Goldberg about politics and polls. Personally, I think the original headline is much better than the one the Pilot used. Nevertheless, it is the message that is most important: ...this is a column about how confused and at times idiotic the United States is about … Continue reading Goldberg: “The Will of the Uninformed” →

Norfolk real estate rate hearing

I went to the public hearing on the real estate tax rate held last night. Because of another commitment, I couldn't stay for the whole thing. After all, more than 100 speakers had signed up and each was being allotted three minutes! I have no idea how long the hearing actually lasted but after the … Continue reading Norfolk real estate rate hearing →

Memorial Day Bash tickets available

Note that I have updated my sidebar to include a link to online purchasing of tickets for my 2nd Annual Memorial Day Bash. Get you tickets today 🙂

Norfolk hearing on real estate tax rate

Tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 2, the City of Norfolk will be holding a hearing on the real estate tax rate.  The city manager has proposed a reduction of 10 cents in the rate, to $1.17 per $100 assessed value. This meeting, for which we have to thank 2006 council candidate Andy Wallach, will be held … Continue reading Norfolk hearing on real estate tax rate →

Paula Miller campaign kickoff

My delegate, Paula Miller, who represents the 87th House district, is having her campaign kickoff next Sunday, May 6, from 4-6pm. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Government Avenue. To RSVP, call Tom at 630-9835 Hope to see you there! Technorati Tags: Paula Miller

30 day notice*

The second annual Vivian J. Paige Memorial Day Bash will be held Saturday, May 26, from 2-5pm at my home. This year's event will feature Democratic Caucus Chairman Brian J. Moran. For a little fun, we will be holding a presidential straw poll. The results will be announced at the end of the event. Tickets … Continue reading 30 day notice* →