Norfolk's council is going to make me to do a series on the fleecing of its taxpayers. The latest is the production of three "Broadway at the Chrysler" shows. This little venture will only cost us $600,000. I wonder what Richmond is going to do? After all, Ward Smythe alerted us that the they were … Continue reading And the fleecing continues
Category: Norfolk
No big-league sports in Norfolk
I have never quite understood why Mayor Fraim wanted a big-league sports team here in Norfolk. Not only would we have to go it alone in putting together the financing (due, mostly, to the Dillon Rule), I just don't think Hampton Roads has the resources to support one. The issue of substitution - whereby folks … Continue reading No big-league sports in Norfolk
Norfolk citizens speak: lower the rate
Last night, a public forum was held at Lafayette Winona Middle School on the subject of lowering the real estate taxes. Sponsored by the Norfolk Tea Party II, the forum invited all eight members of council to participate and all but the mayor, who was out of town, appeared. The Virginian-Pilot has an article here … Continue reading Norfolk citizens speak: lower the rate
Northam kickoff roundup
While I was unable to attend yesterday's Ralph Northam for Senate kickoff events, others were, including the press: The Daily Times The Eastern Shore Post (scroll down a bit) The Virginian-Pilot The Gloucester-Mathews Gazette Journal I understand that Northam was enthusiastically greeted at each of the four stops. From the email I received: We had … Continue reading Northam kickoff roundup
Norfolk assessments up 16%
The Virginian-Pilot is reporting that Norfolk real estate assessments will average a 16% increase, the fourth year in a row we have experienced double-digit increases. Commercial assessments are expected to increase 6%. The neighborhood-by-neighborhood increases are shown here. Any reduction in the rate, currently at $1.27 per $100, below $1.20 will result in another windfall … Continue reading Norfolk assessments up 16%
Northam for Senate: campaign kickoff notes
UPDATE: Just in time for his kickoff, Northam's website is live. Check it out 😉 Ralph Northam, the Democratic candidate for the 6th Senate district, will be making his official announcement tomorrow at four locations around the district. At the Norfolk press conference, to be held at 12:30pm at Fishing Pier in Oceanview (Corner of … Continue reading Northam for Senate: campaign kickoff notes
VB Dems hosts live blog with Paula Miller
VB Dems is hosting a live blog with Del. Paula Miller (D-87th) this Wednesday, March 7, at 8pm. Leave your questions for Del. Miller in the linked thread. And be sure to show up during the appointed time to check out her answers.
Norfolk throwing money around
The editorial in the Virginian-Pilot Saturday discussed the $14 million given in incentives to Fort Norfolk LLC for a "commercial project of no particular importance or stature." According to this article, the incentives consist of "land, valued at nearly $2.5 million, a grant of up to $6.8 million and, if the developer needs it, a … Continue reading Norfolk throwing money around
Northam kickoff schedule
As previously mentioned, Ralph Northam will be kicking off his campaign for the 6th Senate district next Tuesday, March 6. Today, the campaign released the schedule of the press conferences: 8:30am Onancock, Mallard's on the Wharf, 2 Market St. 10:30am Eastville, Old Courthouse, 16404 Courthouse Rd. 12:30pm Norfolk, Fishing Pier in Oceanview, Corner of 4 … Continue reading Northam kickoff schedule
NRHA: $680K legal bills for $560K property
The Virginian-Pilot reports this morning that the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) will spend about $680,000 in legal fees for its failed attempt to condemn a property. The city had tried to obtain the property for $560,000 when the owner said the property and the business it was located on was worth $3 million. … Continue reading NRHA: $680K legal bills for $560K property
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