Norfolk May elections

In the hustle and bustle of the general assembly and upcoming presidential primary, forgotten is the fact that Norfolk will be holding elections in May. On the ballot will be the two superwards. Representing Ward 6, which is the superward in which I live, is Barclay Winn. Winn has served on council since 2000 and … Continue reading Norfolk May elections →

Democratic debate on CNN tonight

The first head-to-head debate between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will air at 8pm tonight on CNN. You can also watch the debate on the CNN website.

Nye announces for the 2nd

Glenn Nye has announced his candidacy for the 2nd Congressional district. The 2nd Congressional District covers the City of Virginia Beach, a portion of Norfolk, and the Eastern Shore. The seat is currently occupied by Republican Thelma Drake, the subject of an editorial in Thursday's Virginian Pilot. The Pilot's editorial board, even though they endorsed … Continue reading Nye announces for the 2nd →

Thursday update (01/31): Real estate tax relief

Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. Wednesday's local section in the Virginian Pilot included a headline about real estate tax increases in Norfolk. I knew this day was coming - and it was the main reason I left the Board for of review for Real Estate Assessments. When the sales information for real estate … Continue reading Thursday update (01/31): Real estate tax relief →

LG Bloggers’ Day – Stephen Newman

Senator Stephen Newman is chairman of the Republican Caucus and represents Lynchburg. Discussed the putting together again of the Joint Republican Caucus, which includes Republicans in both the House and the Senate.

LG Bloggers’ Day – Frank Atkinson

"Is VA a red state or a blue state?" Atkinson says VA is a competitive state, and it has been since the 1970s.  He is chairman of McGuire Woods Consulting LLC and is the author of Virginia in the Vanguard (2006) and The Dynamic Dominion  (1992). Atkinson served in the cabinet of former Gov. George … Continue reading LG Bloggers’ Day – Frank Atkinson →

Live blogging the LG’s Blogger’s Day

The afternoon session has just gotten started with LG Bill Bolling discussing the action in the Senate today on the repeal of the abusive driver fees and the judges. Now up is Ron Butler, president of Creative Direct, LLC, a direct mail firm in Richmond. He has managed a number of campaigns, including that of … Continue reading Live blogging the LG’s Blogger’s Day →

M Warner, Allen support bipartisan redistricting

At today's press conference, Democratic senate candidate and former governor Mark Warner along with former governor George Allen expressed support for bipartisan redistricting. Joining Governor Tim Kaine and LG Bill Bolling was Democratic caucus chair Brian Moran. Moran issued this statement: This significant improvement to our representative democracy continues to gain support. The current partisan … Continue reading M Warner, Allen support bipartisan redistricting →

Paula Miller on the homestead exemption

Here is my delegate, Paula Miller, talking about the homestead exemption, HB11. Great job, Del. Miller! Del. Bob Brink also weighed in. You can catch his video over at Assembly Access.