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Category: Politics
OTR: 04/08/07
The focus is Norfolk on tomorrow's edition of On the Record. Following up on his comments about black on black crime in regards to the recent incident at Granby Theatre will be Vice Mayor Anthony Burfoot. Next, the discussion shifts to the real estate tax relief efforts by the Norfolk Tea Party II. Joining host … Continue reading OTR: 04/08/07
BNN “Influence Index”
Much of the blogsphere is in a tizzy over the release yesterday by BlogNetNews of its "Influence Index." I think I've been pretty clear about what I think of so-called "blog rankings." Heck, since changing my url in January, I hadn't even gotten around to registering it with Google until this morning, the result being … Continue reading BNN “Influence Index”
BREAKING: Rummells out of race in 83rd
Just got word that Robert Rummells, who just yesterday announced his candidacy for the seat "being vacated by retiring Del. Leo Wardrup," is dropping out of the race. The reason cited is that his mother has cancer. My best wishes to his mother for a speedy recovery. I guess we are still waiting on Leo. … Continue reading BREAKING: Rummells out of race in 83rd
Leo watch: will he or won’t he?
Retire, that is. Even though two Republican challengers have filed to run in the 83rd, no word yet on the retirement of incumbent Leo Wardrup. My guess is that Wardrup may wait until the last minute to announce his retirement. The filing deadline for candidates is quickly approaching. (5pm next Friday, April 13). My guess … Continue reading Leo watch: will he or won’t he?
BREAKING: Weems files in the 83rd
It seems that poster Bullwinkle was right. I'm told that Carolyn Weems, Virginia Beach School Board member, has filed to run in the 83rd. I guess Leo Wardrup's retirement announcement will be forthcoming. In the May 2006 election, Weems was the top vote getter among those running at large, garnering more than 41% of the … Continue reading BREAKING: Weems files in the 83rd
Veto session wrapup
Leading up to yesterday's veto session, I wrote about my positions on the big three issues that the General Assembly would have to tackle: the smoking ban, the expansion of the death penalty, and the transportation bill. The passage of the transportation bill, as amended by Governor Tim Kaine, was virtually assured going into the … Continue reading Veto session wrapup
Play follow the leader, Norfolk
The editorial in today's Virginian Pilot takes on the possible reappearance of the boat tax. Virginia Beach, to pick one example, in 2002 dropped its levy to $.000001 per $100 of value from $1.50. That made the tax on a $10 million boat precisely 10 cents. While that's the kind of tax priority owners can … Continue reading Play follow the leader, Norfolk
Transportation
I'm not happy with the transportation bill. The Governor's amendments make it a bit more palatable, but there are still some serious problems. The creation of the regional authorities gives me a bit of heartburn, especially since the voters rejected the idea. As others have said, the plan does not address congestion problems. And the … Continue reading Transportation
Retirements?
GOPHokie mentions the possibility of several retirements being announced tomorrow, a couple of which will affect Hampton Roads races. He says he has confirmed that Leo Wardrup will retire, which should make the race in the 83rd interesting. Joe Bouchard is the Democratic candidate in that race. I understand there is a Republican candidate in … Continue reading Retirements?
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