Who is Norfolks’s Don Segretti?

Whoever sent out the flyer attacking Daun Hester and using the name of the Paul Fraim campaign might want to familiarize himself with Donald Segretti. Segretti, a Republican political operative, faked the letterhead of Democratic candidate Edmund Muskie. He also apparently stole letterhead from the Hubert Humphrey campaign and used it to send out false … Continue reading Who is Norfolks’s Don Segretti? →

Portsmouth mayor recall underway

Friday, a group of Portsmouth residents turned in petitions containing almost 8,800 signatures, the first step in the process to recall the mayor. James Holly, who was last elected in 2008, was fined $2,500 by his fellow council members last year, who also asked for his resignation. The mayor refused to do so. The next … Continue reading Portsmouth mayor recall underway →

Friday fun: what happened the year you were born?

A Car Cost $2275 Dwight Eisenhower is president of the US Sit-ins being after 4 black college students in North Carolina refuse to move from a deli counter when denied service A U-2 reconnaissance plane belonging to the US is shot down in the Soviet Union Hurricane "Donna" strikes the East Coast causing over 100 … Continue reading Friday fun: what happened the year you were born? →

Special election to be held to fill Hester’s seat

A bill introduced by Del. Clay Athey and signed into law by Governor Bob McDonnell has changed the process I outlined earlier by which councilwoman Daun Hester's seat will be filled. The bill, HB1014, overrides the charter provisions which previously allowed council to appoint a replacement for the remaining two years on Hester's term and, … Continue reading Special election to be held to fill Hester’s seat →

Norfolk budget forum online

Not sure how this got by me but tonight, as I attended the only public forum the city is holding on the budget, I was informed of the online forum on the city's website. The purpose of the forum is to allow citizens to comment on the budget. Some 60 people provided their comments to … Continue reading Norfolk budget forum online →

American Idol results 05/05/10: Cinco se convierte en cuatro (five becomes four)

It may be Cinco de Mayo, but the five contestants became four with Wednesday night's results. Tuesday night, the contestants took on the songbook of Frank Sinatra. They were mentored by Harry Connick, Jr., who also did all of the arrangements. Some of the contestants were clearly out of their comfort zones - here's looking … Continue reading American Idol results 05/05/10: Cinco se convierte en cuatro (five becomes four) →

Hampton Roads votes: election roundup

Municipal elections were held throughout Hampton Roads yesterday. Some results were expected, but in every city, there were surprises. Norfolk Incumbents were returned to council in four races - Mayor Paul Fraim, Ward 2 Theresa Whibley, Ward 3 Anthony Burfoot, and Ward 4 Paul Riddick - while the open seat in Ward 1 was captured … Continue reading Hampton Roads votes: election roundup →

Smigiel defeats Wright

It's been a very long day. I'll have more tomorrow. But for now, my congratulations to Tommy Smigiel, who defeated Randy Wright in Norfolk's Ward 5.