A nearly full house at the Naro heard from the four candidates for mayor of Norfolk. The form started with a brief Q&A with Ward 2 councilwoman Theresa Whibley, who is running unopposed. Video courtesy of Connect757.
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Video: Ward 5 challengers
On Thursday, April 8, the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues hosted a forum for the candidates running for City Council. I previously reported on that forum here. Ward 5 is currently represented by Randy Wright, who did not participate in this forum. The challengers are (click on the name to be taken to the candidate's … Continue reading Video: Ward 5 challengers
BREAKING: Norfolk judge reverses Burfoot ruling
In a stunning turn of events, Judge Charles Poston has reversed his ruling from yesterday. The pdf is here. Upon further consideration, the Court concludes that the temporary injunction should not have been granted. The 1st Amendment prevailed. Excellent, Judge. Now - can you get Mr. Burfoot to reimburse the city for the use of … Continue reading BREAKING: Norfolk judge reverses Burfoot ruling
Norfolk City attorney represents Burfoot?
Yes, I saw the website. No, I didn't have anything to do with it. And, in fact, I wasn't even going to write about it, despite the urgings of folks to do so. But the story in this morning's Pilot about the site being taken down requires comment. Norfolk City Attorney Bernard Pishko, who represented … Continue reading Norfolk City attorney represents Burfoot?
Shad Planking 2010: George Allen
It was a bit rainy but the 62nd annual Shad Planking took place Wednesday afternoon as planned. The crowd seemed smaller than previous years but the music was still loud, the beer still cold and the cigar smoke wafted through the air. Oh yeah - and the Southern Cross was everywhere. The Sons of Confederate … Continue reading Shad Planking 2010: George Allen
Voices of Honor tour in Norfolk Thursday
Voices of Honor WHAT: Screening of “Ask Not”, a PBS documentary on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT), followed by a Q&A Panel with veterans who served under the law WHEN: Thursday, April 22nd at 7:00pm WHERE: Norfolk Main Library 235 East Plume St., Norfolk, VA WHO: Discussion to feature remarks from veterans documented in “Ask … Continue reading Voices of Honor tour in Norfolk Thursday
Upcoming candidates forums
Chesapeake City Council candidates forum When: Wednesday, April 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Where: Chesapeake Conference Center, 900 Greenbrier Circle, Chesapeake VA 23320 Sponsor: Chesapeake Economic Development Contact: Sarah Kingsley at skingsley@hrccva.com or 664-2507 Other: Will be broadcast live on Ch. 48 WCTV Norfolk mayoral and Ward 2 candidates forum When: Monday, April 26, 6pm Where: … Continue reading Upcoming candidates forums
Video: Ward 4 challenger
On Thursday, April 8, the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues hosted a forum for the candidates running for City Council. I previously reported on that forum here. Ward 4, which is where I live, is currently represented by Paul Riddick, who also did not participate in the forum. Billy Cook, a current member of the … Continue reading Video: Ward 4 challenger
Video: Ward 3 challengers
On Thursday, April 8, the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues hosted a forum for the candidates running for City Council. I previously reported on that forum here. Ward 3 is currently represented by Vice Mayor Anthony Burfoot, who did not participate in the candidates' forum. The three challengers are (click on the name to be … Continue reading Video: Ward 3 challengers
Newport News mayoral candidates and VPAP
Monday evening, The Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) took its show on the road, bringing to Christopher Newport University the financial information of the two candidates for mayor in Newport News, Pat Woodbury and McKinley Price. The evening started with a presentation of the data, including such graphs as this and this. (The actual presentation, … Continue reading Newport News mayoral candidates and VPAP
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