Challenge local government? Pay up

Only in America: Forty Gloucester County residents have been ordered to pay the county $2,000 each for a failed effort to remove four elected officials. The order entered Tuesday by substitute Circuit Court Judge Westbrook Parker formalizes a ruling he issued in December that found the residents abused the judicial system for political purposes. The … Continue reading Challenge local government? Pay up →

McDonnell won’t sign “no tax” pledge

And for that he got slammed in a Washington Times editorial today. Poor Bob. He's getting it from both sides. h/t Virginia Tomorrow

Abbott reception with Sen. Warner

Please join Senator Mark Warner Mr. Thomas Tingle                                       Ms. Verbena Askew Mary and William Jordan                          Mr. Charlie Stanton Victoria and Gene Magruder                       Rebecca and Douglas Hockaday Mr. Leonard Bennett                                              Dr. Drina Northam Mr. Robert Small                                                     Marie and Jim White Dr. Donald and Barbara Tortorice            Barbara and Ralph Bresler The Hon. … Continue reading Abbott reception with Sen. Warner →

Interest-free small business loans

Starting yesterday, June 15, small businesses may be eligible for interest-free loans. The new program was created under the economic recovery act. 2nd Congressional District Rep. Glenn Nye is the chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Technology. His office announced the program in a press release yesterday. The newly launched “America’s … Continue reading Interest-free small business loans →

Bobby Mathieson campaign kickoff

Please join Del. Bobby Mathieson this Saturday morning as he begins his reelection campaign for the 21st House District of Virginia Bobby Mathieson’s Campaign Kick-Off Saturday, June 20th 11:30 a.m. Thalia Fire Station 407 Thalia Road Virginia Beach Refreshments will be provided For more info or to RSVP, call Mark at (757) 226-0435 or email … Continue reading Bobby Mathieson campaign kickoff →

Gary West, candidate in the 94th

At last Saturday's Unity Rally, DPVA Chairman Dickie Cranwell mentioned that Democrats have candidates running in 72 of the 100 House of Delegates seats up for election this fall. One of those candidates is Gary West, a first time candidate for office in Newport News' 94th House district. He is challenging Republican incumbent Glenn Oder. … Continue reading Gary West, candidate in the 94th →

Bouchard Campaign Kickoff

Please join me for my campaign kick-off! When: Thursday, June 18th from 5pm to 7pm Where: Bayville Park, 4132 First Court Road, Virginia Beach, VA Cost: FREE!! To RSVP to this event, please click here. For additional information, please call (757) 226-0427. .

Unity Rally

Although the rains cut short today's rally, there was a good crowd on hand to hear from our electeds and candidates.  Here are a few shots. (Click to enlarge.) Also, for a good writeup of the event, check out the College of William & Mary's newspaper, The Flat Hat. PS - I thought this was … Continue reading Unity Rally →

42 years ago: Loving v Virginia

Forty-two years ago today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in the case of Richard and Mildred Loving, a mixed couple who were barred under Virginia law from marrying. I thought about this case a couple of weeks ago as I met, for the first time, with a man originally from the Philippines … Continue reading 42 years ago: Loving v Virginia →

Unity Rally Saturday: be there!

Please Join Tim Kaine, Mark Warner, Jim Webb and Our Democratic Nominees Creigh Deeds, Jody Wagner and Steve Shannon at The Democratic Party of Virginia's 2009 Unity Rally Saturday, June 13th 12:00 PM William and Mary Alumni House Corners of Richmond Rd and Stadium Dr Williamsburg, VA 23187 Click here to RSVP