I have never quite understood why Mayor Fraim wanted a big-league sports team here in Norfolk. Not only would we have to go it alone in putting together the financing (due, mostly, to the Dillon Rule), I just don't think Hampton Roads has the resources to support one. The issue of substitution - whereby folks … Continue reading No big-league sports in Norfolk
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Spring forward
At 2am in the morning, Daylight Savings Time starts. I have to admit that I'm none too happy about loosing an hour when time is so precious. Yeah, I know about the supposed energy savings but around here, it means nothing. Instead of working til 2am, I'll just be working til 3am. And fighting to … Continue reading Spring forward
Bouchard files for Wadrup’s seat
According to Friday's Virginian-Pilot, Joe Bouchard has filed to run as the Democratic candidate for the 83rd district. That seat is currently held by Leo Wardrup. Technorati Tags: Joe Bouchard, Virginia House of Delegates
Protect our votes
Alice at GOTV has been keeping us up to date on the stuff going on surrounding the use of touchscreen voting machines. Wednesday, she alerted us to the statement issued by the Verifiable Voting Coalition of Virginia. Citizens groups are urging Virginia Governor Tim Kaine not to delay implementation of a recently-passed ban on the … Continue reading Protect our votes
Norfolk citizens speak: lower the rate
Last night, a public forum was held at Lafayette Winona Middle School on the subject of lowering the real estate taxes. Sponsored by the Norfolk Tea Party II, the forum invited all eight members of council to participate and all but the mayor, who was out of town, appeared. The Virginian-Pilot has an article here … Continue reading Norfolk citizens speak: lower the rate
Northam kickoff roundup
While I was unable to attend yesterday's Ralph Northam for Senate kickoff events, others were, including the press: The Daily Times The Eastern Shore Post (scroll down a bit) The Virginian-Pilot The Gloucester-Mathews Gazette Journal I understand that Northam was enthusiastically greeted at each of the four stops. From the email I received: We had … Continue reading Northam kickoff roundup
Neither Clinton, Nor Obama
Yesterday's Virginian-Pilot reprinted an article by New York Times op-ed writer David Brooks with the above title. In it, Brooks lays out the case for New Mexico governor Bill Richardson. He is, after all, the most experienced person running for president. It seems I'm not the only one who thinks that Richardson may be the … Continue reading Neither Clinton, Nor Obama
Norfolk assessments up 16%
The Virginian-Pilot is reporting that Norfolk real estate assessments will average a 16% increase, the fourth year in a row we have experienced double-digit increases. Commercial assessments are expected to increase 6%. The neighborhood-by-neighborhood increases are shown here. Any reduction in the rate, currently at $1.27 per $100, below $1.20 will result in another windfall … Continue reading Norfolk assessments up 16%
Joannou in the news
The Virginian-Pilot did a profile of Del. Johnny Joannou in Monday's paper. House Majority Leader Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, said Joannou's philosophy was shaped by his upbringing in Portsmouth. He was raised by Greek parents who came to the United States in the early 20th century. His father was born into a family of 12 siblings, … Continue reading Joannou in the news
An expensive lie
See, sometimes telling lies gets you in big trouble: A construction company that completed work on part of U.S. 460 will pay $2.5 million for making false statements related to a federal contract that required the company to hire minority businesses for the job, U.S. Attorney Tom Bondurant said Monday. English Construction hired one black … Continue reading An expensive lie
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