Um, step away from the computer. "She didn't think anybody would see it," he said. She said she believed "it was a private communication between her and Busby, or so she thought." Really?
Category: Norfolk
Who’s running: Norfolk
Here are all of the local candidates, with links where I have them (will be updated as more come available). Note that statewide offices as well as the House of Delegates races will be on your ballot. Note also that references to party will not appear on your ballot. * = incumbent Commissioner of the … Continue reading Who’s running: Norfolk
ICYMI: What Tuesday’s primary showed us
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. (Those who subscribe to VPAP's VaNews also got a chance to read it yesterday. So good to be back in!) Although the statewide results were important, it was the Norfolk results that I watched the closest, for a couple of reasons. Of course, I wanted … Continue reading ICYMI: What Tuesday’s primary showed us
Norfolk: appointed school board’s terms too short
I've long supported an elected school board here in Norfolk. Unfortunately, I don't see it happening any time soon, unless the PTB decide they want it. Norfolk residents have so many things on our plates that this simply isn't a priority.An article in today's paper raises an important point: the terms of the school board … Continue reading Norfolk: appointed school board’s terms too short
Vote Today!
Pretty sure the readers of this blog know that today is Election Day 🙂 The polls are open until 7pm tonight. Vote at your normal voting location. You can find a candidate's list here or use the SBE's "What's on my ballot?" tool here.
One more day to Election Day
Tomorrow is Election Day. Here's a quick run down of the candidates: Statewide Democratic Primary LG - Aneesh Chopra | Ralph Northam AG - Justin Fairfax | Mark Herring Norfolk Democratic Primary - in addition to the statewide listed above: Commissioner of the Revenue - Sharon McDonald* | Evans Poston 90th House of Delegates (only … Continue reading One more day to Election Day
Video: Norfolk Republicans nominate 2
The Republican Party of Norfolk held a Mass Meeting Saturday morning to nominate candidates. Just two met the May 24th filing deadline and were nominated at the meeting: Jim McDonnell, who is running for Treasurer, and Neil Bradley, who is running for sheriff. The video of the meeting, which includes speeches from the nominees, is … Continue reading Video: Norfolk Republicans nominate 2
ICYMI: A long battle for voting rights
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. It is impossible to talk about voting rights in the modern era without mentioning the efforts of the late Norfolk senator, Yvonne Miller. I spent some time looking back through legislation to discover when the Senator first proposed it. I was only able to go … Continue reading ICYMI: A long battle for voting rights
Norfolk public hearing tonight
Another public hearing is scheduled for tonight (6pm, Granby HS) for Norfolk residents. This hearing will cover the additional two-cent increase in the real estate tax rate. Combined, Norfolk's rate will rise by four cents, to $1.15 per $100 of assessed value. I plan to attend, if for no other reason than to hear what … Continue reading Norfolk public hearing tonight
Norfolk heading for a 4-cent increase in real estate tax rate
According to The Virginian-Pilot's Jill Nolan, Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim has the five votes necessary for an 4-cent increase in the real estate tax rate. I guess we can't complain - Hampton is looking at as much as a 23-cent increase. I'm not completely sold on the need for the additional two cents, although I … Continue reading Norfolk heading for a 4-cent increase in real estate tax rate
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