Norfolk council will receive nominations for school board this coming Tuesday, June 14 at 7pm. Four seats are available. And no, the announcement isn't on the city's website. UPDATE: Announcement posted to the website at 3:42pm. >" /> Contact: R. Breckenridge Daughtrey, (757) 664-4253 June 10, 2011 For Immediate Release Norfolk City Council to Receive … Continue reading Nominations for Norfolk School board Tuesday
Norfolk redistricting: reconfiguring the council
My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. In it, I discussed the public redistricting hearing that was held Tuesday evening. As of right now, that will be the only public hearing, which is a real shame since almost no one was there. Attending another meeting last night, several people mentioned to me why they … Continue reading Norfolk redistricting: reconfiguring the council
Quick links 06/09/11
A few items from around the 'net: Sen. Fred Quayle to retire. The Republican from Suffolk, drawn into the same senate district as Chesapeake senator Harry Blevins, has decided to retire rather than challenge him. Another moderate leaves the fold. I suspect we've not heard the last of Quayle - and there are some interesting … Continue reading Quick links 06/09/11
Northam has another challenger
Ralph Northam, the first term Democratic state senator representing me and my fellow citizens in the 6th district, has drawn another challenger: former 2nd Congressional District candidate Ben Loyola. I saw "another" because John Amiral, who unsuccessfully ran in the 87th House District in 2009 has also thrown his hat in the ring. The last … Continue reading Northam has another challenger
Virgil Goode running for President in 2012?
According to this blog, a fundraising appeal has gone out from the Constitution Party for their 2012 efforts. Included was the news that a resolution urging Virgil Goode, former Virginia 5th District Congressman, to run for President was passed. The party also said in its release that Goode has "...expressed strong interest..." in running.
Reminder: Norfolk redistricting hearing tonight
Just a quick reminder that the Norfolk City Council will hold a public hearing on the city's redistricting this evening. Granby HS, 6pm. Be there.
Weiner: another flawed man
By now, you've no doubt seen the video of NY Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner's bizarre press conference yesterday. (If you haven't, you can watch the entire video, including the Q&A after his statement, here.) Weiner admitted that he sent the now infamous underwear photo, among other things. As an avid user of Twitter, I have … Continue reading Weiner: another flawed man
Out in the Park on a Sunday afternoon
Sunday's rainstorms gave way to an overcast, steamy day so I along with a lot of other people headed to Town Point Park for the 23rd Annual Out in the Park festivities. It's been a while since I attended one of these. Actually, I haven't been since the event moved from Lafayette Park about six … Continue reading Out in the Park on a Sunday afternoon
Quick links 06/03/11
News today: John Edwards indicted, pleads not guilty. How far they fall! It's been almost three years since I first became aware of what Edwards was up to. As despicable as his behavior was, the man's a jerk, not a felon. Sen. William Wampler retires. Have I gotten too cynical to believe that he is … Continue reading Quick links 06/03/11
Friday fun: are you a morning or night person?
Um, I really didn't need a quiz to tell me this 😉 You Are an Afternoon Person You can find energy any time of the day ... or night! You prefer to be out and about when most other people are. Very early mornings or very late nights aren't really your thing.You're practically solar powered, … Continue reading Friday fun: are you a morning or night person?
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