Category: Politics

Moran endorsements video

While I couldn't make it to Arlington today for Brian Moran's Hometown Kickoff Rally, I understand that the video below was shown there. Nice 😉

Congrats, Joe

Congratulations to my friend, Joe Migliozzi, for being appointed to the Norfolk General District Court.  Here's hoping you get confirmed by the General Assembly next year.

Shad Planking roundup

The rain managed to hold off for most of the time at the 2009 Shad Planking. It was pretty nippy out there, though, and I'm glad I took an overcoat. Others have written about the events and I've posted the three videos of the speeches given by the gubernatorial candidates.  Let me share a couple … Continue reading Shad Planking roundup →

Shad Planking: Bob McDonnell

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell's remarks at the Shad Planking. (Been having trouble with the uploading. Hope this works.)

Shad Planking quickie

I got videos of all three gubernatorial candidates in attendance. Once they get converted, I'll post them. It was chilly but the rain managed to hold off for most of the event. I got the chance to speak briefly with a number of electeds and candidates, including Brian Moran, Bob McDonnell, Jon  Bowerbank, Jody Wagner, … Continue reading Shad Planking quickie →

Norfolk officials not aware of assessment lag

Or so they say in this article, which appeared in Sunday's Virginian-Pilot. Norfolk considered sales from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, for its most recent batch of reassessments. Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Suffolk used data from Jan. 1, 2008, through Dec. 31 - six months later than Norfolk. Virginia Beach cuts off sales the … Continue reading Norfolk officials not aware of assessment lag →

BREAKING: Edmonson out of delegates’ race

Word has just reached me that Pat Edmonson has also dropped out of the primary race for House of Delegates in the 82nd. More as it becomes available.

BREAKING: Edmonson files for House of Delegates

Word has reached me that Pat Edmonson, who has been running for LG, has filed to run in the 82nd House District. This will mean a primary in the 82nd since Peter Schmidt also filed this afternoon. The 82nd is currently represented by Republican Bob Purkey. More as it becomes available. UPDATE 04/11, 2:17pm: Just … Continue reading BREAKING: Edmonson files for House of Delegates →

Friday afternoon: Something’s gotta give

Only as Ella can do it (the song starts at about the 2:25 mark) Something's gotta give: either move the tax season filing deadline or move Easter. Right now, I'm not sure I care which one.