Once again, my buddy bwana has written a thoughtful post, this time looking at why people run for office. Entitled "What Makes Them Run?" bwana says: I don’t know what drives folks to set aside their lives and seek public office. I can't speak for the motivations of others but I can tell you why … Continue reading An answer
Category: Norfolk
Henry Light: candidate in the 79th
Henry Light, challenger to Johnny Joannou for the Democratic nomination in the 79th, announced his candidacy on March 13. Additional information on his background can be found on his website. Approximately two-thirds of House district 79 lies in the City of Portsmouth. The remaining third is almost evenly split between the cities of Norfolk, Chesapeake … Continue reading Henry Light: candidate in the 79th
Does this look like a parking space to you?
Look at this photo (click to embiggen). If you were driving around looking for a parking space, would you think that you could park here? Well, it seems that looks are deceiving. The Virginian-Pilot's Road Warrior today points out that since January 11, 47 cars have been towed from Charlotte's Web, err, Charlotte Street, and … Continue reading Does this look like a parking space to you?
$600,000 + $329,000: pretty soon we’re talking about some serious money
Last week, we learned that the City of Norfolk was going to produce three shows of the Broadway at the Chrysler series - in effect bailing out Baci Management Inc. - to the tune of $600,00. The Virginian Pilot is now reporting that Baci owes the city at least $329,000 for admissions taxes and unpaid … Continue reading $600,000 + $329,000: pretty soon we’re talking about some serious money
Norfolk clerk going paperless
The Virginian Pilot today has an interesting article on the use of technology by Norfolk Clerk of Court George Schaefer. His paper-free ambitions expand to a much grander scale. Schaefer estimates he could save $2 million on the cost of building a new courthouse if he gets rid of the volumes of paper warehoused in … Continue reading Norfolk clerk going paperless
Norfolk Ford plant closing end of June
The Virginian Pilot is reporting that the Norfolk Ford plant will be closing the last week of June. The plant, which employed about 2,400 workers when its closing was announced last April, now has about 1,100 employees.
Officer’s killer to get death penalty
Norfolk police officer Stanley Reaves was shot to death in October 2005. His killer, Thomas Porter, fled the area but was captured in NY and returned here for trial. Due to the pre-trial publicity, the trial was moved to Arlington. There, Norfolk Commonwealth Attorney Jack Doyle presented his case while Norfolk Capital Defender Joe Migliozzi … Continue reading Officer’s killer to get death penalty
Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight
Just a reminder that tonight's the night for Drinking Liberally. The gathering is from 5pm-7pm at the New Belmont in Ghent, corner of 21st St. and Colonial Ave. You don't have to live in Norfolk to come. Nor do you have to drink. It's just a fun get together of folks. Hope to see you … Continue reading Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight
Henry Light announces for the 79th
Today, attorney Henry Light announced his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the 79th district seat in the House of Delegates. The entire announcement can be viewed on Raising Kaine. Light's website can be found here. Light is challenging long-time Delegate Johnny Joannou in the June 12th primary. Joannou, a former state senator, has represented … Continue reading Henry Light announces for the 79th
Northam Reception March 24
Dr. Ralph S. Northam cordially invites you to attend a reception celebrating the kickoff of his State Senate campaign at the Bay Front Club in East Beach in Norfolk at 6pm on Saturday, March 24th. The 6th Senate District is comprised of the Eastern Shore, portions of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, and Mathews County. Being … Continue reading Northam Reception March 24
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