Please join Delegate Bobby Mathieson for a Town Hall Meeting Special Guests Secretary of Finance Jody Wagner Sgt. Ryan Arnold, VBPD (will discuss the new Virginia Beach Photo Red Program) Saturday, April 19th 10:15-11:15 AM Windors Woods Area Library 3612 S. Plaza Trail Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452 For more information, please call 757-227-3470 or e-mail … Continue reading Reminder: Mathieson Town Hall Meeting Saturday
Category: Politics
J. Miller on transportation
Senator John Miller had an op-ed piece in today's Daily Press on the issue of transportation. In it, he offers some solid suggestions for dealing with Hampton Roads. A container tunnel could be constructed under the Elizabeth River between Norfolk International Terminals and Craney Island. It would cost a quarter of the $4 billion needed … Continue reading J. Miller on transportation
Del. Dwight Jones announces for Richmond mayor
The race for the mayor of Richmond is heating up. Del. Dwight Jones, a member of the House since 1994 and Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus, announced Wednesday that he will seek this office. Jones becomes the third announced candidate, while sitting Mayor Doug Wilder has not announced if he will run for re-election. … Continue reading Del. Dwight Jones announces for Richmond mayor
Anybody watching the debate?
I figured I'd watch til American Idol comes on 😉
Some Norfolk news
The Norfolk City Democratic Committee meets tonight at 7pm at Norview High School. Park on the north side of the school by entering the lot on Widgeon Road off Sewell's Point Road. ============ Soon-to-be-former Judge Chuck Griffith is back in the news. This time, it is about the Norfolk cop killer case that he heard … Continue reading Some Norfolk news
Kaine ends death penalty moratorium
All of those who called out Governor Tim Kaine on his death penalty moratorium two weeks ago owe him an apology. Gov. Timothy M. Kaine has ended Virginia's moratorium on the death penalty after U.S. Supreme Court today upheld Kentucky's use of lethal injection. I want to see as many positive posts in the blogosphere … Continue reading Kaine ends death penalty moratorium
One year ago
One year ago today, the lives of many were changed by the actions of a lone deranged man. Today we remember those who died and reflect on the tragedy. At time the, Governor Tim Kaine said: It is difficult to comprehend senseless violence on this scale. Our prayers are with the families and friends of … Continue reading One year ago
NSU v light rail
I may be under but I ain't dead. I've been following the saga of Norfolk State University and the long-awaited Norfolk light rail project, at least as it has been reported in the newspaper. The latest twist, though, made me break away for a few minutes to comment. According to Saturday's Virginian Pilot, NSU is … Continue reading NSU v light rail
Report: Norfolk candidates’ forum
Yes, I took a couple of hours last night and attended the Norfolk candidates' forum. I should have stayed at work. There was a stark contrast between the incumbents, Daun Hester and Barclay Winn, and the challengers, Dwight "Coach" McDowell and Jack Stiles. While I applaud the willingness of the challengers to step up and … Continue reading Report: Norfolk candidates’ forum
Del. Bouchard Town Hall Thursday
Del. Joe Bouchard will be holding a Town Hall meeting Thursday evening, April 10, at 7pm. The event will be held at the Bayside High School Cafeteria (4960 Haygood Road) at 7pm. For more information, call Ashley Jones at 333-2527 or email deljbouchard@house.state.va.us