Category: Politics

Ten cents

That's the real estate tax rate cut proposed by Norfolk City Manager Regina Williams. Norfolk’s real estate tax rate of $1.27 per $100 of assessed value, among the state’s highest, would fall to $1.17. Hmm. Think the City Manager read what I wrote earlier? I’m expecting that the city manager’s budget will come in with … Continue reading Ten cents →

Shad Planking

The 59th Annual Shad Planking, sponsored by the Wakefield Ruritan Club was held this afternoon. It was the first time that I have attended, since this event falls so close to the end of tax season every year. I'm told that the crowd was smaller than normal, on this chilly, dreary afternoon. The colors of … Continue reading Shad Planking →

Governor sets Friday as day of mourning

From the news release: RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine has declared Friday, April 20, 2007 a statewide day of mourning for the victims of Monday’s tragedy at Virginia Tech. On Friday, Governor Kaine will participate in an interfaith prayer service in Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He has … Continue reading Governor sets Friday as day of mourning →

Out from under

I made it through the filing deadline, head down most of the time, so I've got a lot of catching up to do. I took a break from filing extensions last night to catch Mark Warner's speech at the Norfolk Forum.  More on that later. I'm heading to the Shad Planking later today. Quickly browsing … Continue reading Out from under →

What Tim said

RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine released the following statement regarding today’s shootings at Virginia Tech: It is difficult to comprehend senseless violence on this scale. Our prayers are with the families and friends of these victims, and members of the extended Virginia Tech community.

Northam: $170,000!

Ralph Northam, the Democratic candidate for Senate in the 6th district, will be filing his financial reports showing a little over $170,000 raised from about 150 donors. Cash on hand will be a little over $150,000. And he didn't stop there. I understand that fundraising in April continues at a torrid pace. In the meantime, … Continue reading Northam: $170,000! →

Pilot on the blogger code

The Virginian Pilot weighed in on the issue of the blogger code in an editorial today. The Internet hasn't changed the fact that most people still live by the Golden Rule and watch what they say. That's about all the code the Internet needs - exactly the same code as the water cooler and the … Continue reading Pilot on the blogger code →

When electeds blog

I saw this post by Delegate Kris Amundson yesterday but forgot to mention it  😦 Del. Amundson and her blogging partner, Delegate Bob Brink, have embraced the brave new world of the internets 🙂 Now she needs some feedback. Head on over and add your two cents.

Blogger code of conduct?

Lots of posts around the blogsphere on this. But the best one I've read so far is over at Blacknell.net: You want to improve the blogosphere? Raise the bar on substance, instead of hiding behind form. Hear, hear!

What’s in a voting record

When candidates run for office, one of the first things that gets looked at is their voting record. The records don't show who the person voted for, but they show voting frequency. Most importantly, they show primary votes, which is an indication of whether the person is a Democrat or a Republican. When I saw … Continue reading What’s in a voting record →