As usual, I started my day at the Urban League's 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Leaders' Breakfast. This year's host was Old Dominion University, one of three institutions of higher learning in the area - Norfolk State University and Tidewater Community College are the other two - who rotate hosting the event. … Continue reading MLK Day in Norfolk
Category: Politics
Norfolk council vacancy update
In my post announcing that Daun Hester will be running for mayor, I said that I would get clarification on the vacancy rule. The reason for that was I had received information that council would not appoint a replacement and, instead, a special election would be held. According to this article: Once she files to … Continue reading Norfolk council vacancy update
McDonnell softens stance on Sledd
In an article in the Richmond Times Dispatch, Tyler Whitley wrote: McDonnell hinted that his appointee as secretary of commerce and trade, Robert C. Sledd of Richmond, might quit two corporate boards because of criticism that the dual roles might constitute a conflict of interest. While he said he expects the legislature to confirm Sledd, … Continue reading McDonnell softens stance on Sledd
BREAKING: Hester running for Mayor in Norfolk
I just confirmed that Daun Hester, former Vice Mayor and current Superward 7 representative, is running for Mayor in Norfolk. Hester has served on council since 1996. In a phone call, Hester said the decision to run didn't come lightly. She said that she made up her mind last Friday and talked it over with … Continue reading BREAKING: Hester running for Mayor in Norfolk
Update: Roland Park/Sunshine Homes issue
The Virginian-Pilot reports that the project opposed by residents of the Roland Park/Sunshine Homes neighborhoods will not voted on at this evening's council meeting. Mastracco said he will ask the council to refer the project back to the Planning Commission and try to negotiate a compromise with neighborhood groups. "We're going to try to redo … Continue reading Update: Roland Park/Sunshine Homes issue
Race: the conversation we haven’t had
The weekend provided more examples of the ongoing lack of conversation about race in this country. Michael Steele has been, by most accounts, an embarrassment to the Republican National Committee. The list of things he's done wrong got longer with the release of a book he wrote, a book he never bothered to tell anyone … Continue reading Race: the conversation we haven’t had
NORFOLK ALERT: Neighborhoods vs developer
I received the following request by email. Please read, share with your neighbors, and help out. Dear Norfolk Neighbor, We, the residents of Roland Park and Sunshine Homes, two Norfolk neighborhoods, are asking for your support and immediate action. A developer from northern Virginia, Bonaventure Properties LLC, is attempting to change the zoning classification of … Continue reading NORFOLK ALERT: Neighborhoods vs developer
What’s on my (and your) mind Wednesday: open thread
Lots of stuff going on out there. Looks like the Dems won't have 60 in the Senate after 2010 elections. Not that 60 got us anything, but Tuesday brought the news that Sen. Byron Dorgan (ND) and Sen. Chris Dodd (CT) will retire. Dems will likely retain Dodd's seat but Dorgan's will probably go to … Continue reading What’s on my (and your) mind Wednesday: open thread
What’s next for Waterside?
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. --Reinhold Niebuhr About 18 months ago, I asked what should be done with Waterside. In the interim, we seen two bars shut down by the venue's landlord, teen dances suspended, … Continue reading What’s next for Waterside?
Happy New Year and 2009 Top Ten
Happy New Year to everyone! I hope that 2010 brings you all that you wish for. A quick look back at the top ten posts on my blog for 2009: Norfolk City Attorney tries to swat a gnat - and it swats back EXCLUSIVE: Rich Savage exits LG race Robin Abbott, candidate in the 93rd … Continue reading Happy New Year and 2009 Top Ten
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