As a Norfolk taxpayer and as a CPA, I found the following statement in this story troublesome: McDonald said that city policy does not explicitly state appropriate and inappropriate use of its credit cards. I obtained from the city a copy of the document that is required to be signed at the time the credit … Continue reading Norfolk credit card policy
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Alveta Green appointed to Norfolk council
Former School Board member Alveta Green was appointed Thursday afternoon to the Superward 7 seat on Norfolk council. The seat became vacant due to the required relinquishment by Daun Hester, who challenged Paul Fraim for mayor. The rule dates back to a challenge made by former Ward 3 councilman Herbert Collins, who ran against Hester … Continue reading Alveta Green appointed to Norfolk council
Ebert reviews 9500 Liberty
Before there was Arizona, there was Prince William County in Virginia. The documentary, "9500 Liberty," chronicles the effects of immigration reform on that community. I provided my thoughts on the film after a local screening, but I'm not a professional film critic. Roger Ebert is and he gives the film 3 1/2 stars in his … Continue reading Ebert reviews 9500 Liberty
Woah! What’s Hampton School Board up to?
The Hampton School Board has been in the news quite a bit lately. We have the board suing its former superintendent - and him counter-suing. Then there's the School Board attorney. Seems she is using a job offer from another school district to wrangle a new contract, not unusual by any means. What is unusual … Continue reading Woah! What’s Hampton School Board up to?
It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day
This song has been bouncing around in my head for quite some time. And while it's been covered by almost everyone, the original by Nina Simone remains the best. Take a minute, close your eyes, and listen to the master. Last week, I witnessed a new day in Norfolk. I was there when Councilman Tommy … Continue reading It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day
You want better government? Show up
I didn't write the headline for my op-ed that appeared in Monday's Virginian-Pilot but it was dead on. Those who follow my blog already know that I firmly believe that all politics is local - and that we have a much better shot of affecting local politicians than we do any other. I've received calls, … Continue reading You want better government? Show up
Some days …
... I just hate to open the newspaper. Because I hate to see Norfolk in the headlines again, for something else that has been done wrong. This time, it's the Treasurer's office. The problem: delinquent real estate tax collections. The city has a huge backlog of seriously delinquent properties, due to lax collection practices and … Continue reading Some days …
Finalists for Norfolk council appointment
I have confirmed via various sources that three people will be interviewed Thursday for the council vacancy in Superward 7. Those three are Brenda Andrews, Alveta Green and Jimmie Wilson. Andrews is the publisher of The New Journal & Guide, Virginia's oldest black weekly newspaper. She ran for the seat several years ago. Green is … Continue reading Finalists for Norfolk council appointment
Special election in Norfolk’s Superward 7 set
Judge Charles Poston entered an order this morning (see below) setting the date for the special election to fill the Superward 7 seat vacated by Daun Hester. The election has been set for November 2, the same day as the fall general election. As mentioned in this article, Del. Kenny Alexander and Councilman Paul Riddick … Continue reading Special election in Norfolk’s Superward 7 set
ICYMI: So… that happened
Taegan Goddard is one of of those political writers that I've been following for years. His was one of the first RSS feeds that I put into my first feedreader. A post of his prompted a segment on the Rachel Maddow show. I'll admit it: I'm one of those who has been disappointed in health … Continue reading ICYMI: So… that happened
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