As one of the 5,376 Norfolk residents who signed the Bay Oaks Park Committee petition, I received a letter from the chairman, Bill Kerry, yesterday regarding their need for funds. The letter reads in part: Now we have several challenges before us. Our legal team is preparing to go before the Supreme Court next month. … Continue reading Bay Oaks Park Committee needs our help
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Northam for Senate
Ralph Northam will be announcing his candidacy in a series of four press conferences next Tuesday, March 6. Northam, a Democrat, will be challenging Nick Rerras for Senate seat in the 6th district. The press conferences will be held in Accomac, Northampton County, Norfolk and Matthews. In addition to his candidacy, Northam will be announcing … Continue reading Northam for Senate
Norfolk Town Hall Meetings
As a participant in one of the six town hall meetings hosted by Mayor Paul Fraim and held across the city last fall, I received a copy of the summary via mail last week. Entitled "A Report to the Community," this glossy 15-page booklet compiled the information discussed by the 718 participants. The questions were … Continue reading Norfolk Town Hall Meetings
On Drake
A few things have happened in the past week or so regarding my Congressional representative, Thelma Drake, that require mention. First there was the incident at her Virginia Beach office. I don't have a clue as to whether the decision to pretend that the office was closed was hers or that of her staff but … Continue reading On Drake
Redistricting = incumbent protection
An editorial in an early January edition of the Virginian-Pilot makes reference to the 1992 bill re-introduced by House Democratic Chairman Brian Moran (discussed here). The editorial makes the same point that Delegate Terrie Suit made in our podcast: non-partisan redistricting is only ever discussed by the party not in the majority. Thus, whoever is … Continue reading Redistricting = incumbent protection
NRHA put out of business?
According to this Virginian-Pilot article, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) could be. SB781, patroned by Ken Cuccinelli (R-37th), would prohibit the taking of property for anything other than public use. Where the heartburn of NRHA lies is in the definition of "public use." According to the article: It would strictly define public use … Continue reading NRHA put out of business?
One year ago
On February 11, 2006, I launched this blog. Since then, I've written some 1,043 posts (this is 1,044), had some 135,000 page views and nearly 6,000 comments. (Too bad spam doesn't count as comments - I've blocked more than 61,000 spam messages.) Thanks to all of you for your participation. I didn't know what to … Continue reading One year ago
GOTV: Blogger ethics
From GOTV: This blogger does not repeat personal gossip or private conversations. I don’t want people to think that anything they say to me will wind up on my blog. It won’t. I agree with Alice and extend that to emails as well. Anything that I post that is not general public information I always … Continue reading GOTV: Blogger ethics
Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight
Just a quick reminder that tonight is the night for the Norfolk Drinking Liberally. 5-7 pm upstairs at the New Belmont on Colonial Avenue in Ghent.
Rerras picks 2 women
The Virginian-Pilot reports that Nick Rerras (R-6th) will announce today his recommendation of two women to fill the judgeships in Norfolk left open by retirement. Both of the judgeships were previously occupied by women: Lydia C. Taylor on the Circuit Court and Joan C. Skeppstrom on the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Nominated to replace … Continue reading Rerras picks 2 women
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