The Norfolk Citizens for an Elected School Board will be holding an organizational meeting tomorrow, January 14, at the Pretlow Library from 10am til noon. Petitions will be available.
Category: Politics
Cumberland County Attorney asked to leave
County Attorney Howard Estes has been asked to leave, with an effective date of March 31, 2012. This information was obtained from a very reliable source inside the Cumberland County Government complex. Not many details are available, but Mr. Estes at one time was making $285,000 a year for representing this county of 10,000 residents. … Continue reading Cumberland County Attorney asked to leave
The legislative show begins
I followed my own advice yesterday. In my latest op-ed, which appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot, I urged readers to log onto the General Assembly website to watch the proceedings of the legislature. Late yesterday afternoon, when I had a little bit of a break from work, I did just that. I tuned in just in … Continue reading The legislative show begins
ICYMI: State of the Commonwealth, response
Governor Bob McDonnell made his third State of the Commonwealth speech tonight to the joint session of the General Assembly. Much of what the governor said has already come out as he made his budget presentation to the money committees. The text of the speech as prepared is here. I still find it ironic that … Continue reading ICYMI: State of the Commonwealth, response
Let’s get ready to rumble!
Lots of eyes have turned northward as the New Hampshire primary is today. The fight appears to be over the number two spot, as Mitt Romney seems to be on track for the win. Will Jon Huntsman's late surge be enough to catapult him into second place? I don't know - seems to me he … Continue reading Let’s get ready to rumble!
Is there a Senate deal that helps both sides?
With the opening of the Virginia General Assembly upon us in two days and with chaos threatening to reign in the Senate, is there a quasi-power sharing agreement that would satisfy by both sides and avoid a lot of aggravation? There very well might be. Democrats are claiming that Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling can't vote … Continue reading Is there a Senate deal that helps both sides?
Looking to New Hampshire and beyond
Yes, I watched the two New Hampshire debates this weekend. No, I'm not a glutton for punishment - I honestly wanted to hear what the candidates had to say. (If you missed them, you can find a transcript of the ABC News debate here and the MSNBC debate here.) I think it's always good to … Continue reading Looking to New Hampshire and beyond
Ballot access: careful what you wish for
My latest op-ed appeared in Thursday's Virginian-Pilot. I was intrigued by a story (mentioned in the comments on this article but repeated in a number of different places) that claims that the changes to Virginia's election laws that occurred in 1970 came about as the result of the 1965 candidacy of George Lincoln Rockwell, who … Continue reading Ballot access: careful what you wish for
Who gave city premission to spend that money …. You did!
There has been a trend that I have been seeing in several localities lately. That is where people complain in a letter to the editor or speaking at council and say who gave you the right to spend money on some stupid project. See example here . The frustration probably stems from when people ask … Continue reading Who gave city premission to spend that money …. You did!
Loyalty oath going away
While Delegate Bob Marshall was first in calling for the RPV to remove the loyalty oath in the upcoming primary, he no longer stands alone. RPV chair Pat Mullins announced a special meeting of the State Central committee on his Facebook page last Saturday. Today, LG Bill Bolling and Gov. Bob McDonnell join the chorus.
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