Candidates’ forum

Upcoming forums: Colonial Place/Riverview Civic Leage - Ward 2 candidates. April 10, 7pm. Tabb's Restauarant on Granby Street. Ghent Civic League - Mayoral and Ward 2 candidates. April 17, 7-9 pm, Maury High School. Contact Sharon Plawsin at 446-2413 for information.

Kerry Dougherty takes on Norfolk, too!

In this hilarious fantasy chat between Virginia Beach mayor Meyera Oberndorf and Norfolk mayor Paul Fraim, the Virginian-Pilot's Kerry Dougherty takes on both cities and their responses to real estate tax relief. My favorite part: "Tell me about it. We've been spending money as fast as it came in and no one ever said one … Continue reading Kerry Dougherty takes on Norfolk, too! →

Candidates’ Forum

Short notice, I know, but Thursday, April 6, there will be a Council candidates' forum at the Ocean View Senior Center at 7pm. This is a joint meeting of the East Ocean View, Cottage Line, and Pinewell civic leagues. I understand that the candidates for Mayor - Paul Fraim and Dan Montague - as well … Continue reading Candidates’ Forum →

Candidate profile: Andy Wallach

As promised in my Open Letter to Norfolk Council Candidates, here is the first candidate to respond - Andy Wallach - in his own words:   Andy Wallach for City Council   I am Andy Wallach and I am running for Norfolk City Council as the Ward 2 representative in the May election. I request … Continue reading Candidate profile: Andy Wallach →

Norfolk Real Estate Taxes: deferral?

In case you missed it, today's Virginian-Pilot has a piece about a proposed deferral program for real estate taxes, which council is looking at in lieu of a signficant rate reduction. However, Winn is pushing a tax deferral program that essentially would allow long-time residents to defer assessment increases of 5 percent or more each … Continue reading Norfolk Real Estate Taxes: deferral? →

Last day to register for 5/2 elections

Today, April 3, is the last day to register for the local elections to be held May 2. If you haven't done so, now is the time.

Yes, they are :(

Earlier, I linked to a post by over at Extra Innings about the General Assembly accomplishing nothing on their first day back in the special session. My question then was did they get paid? The answer is now in: yes. It seems that only seven members of the 100-seat House of Delegates and none of … Continue reading Yes, they are 😦 →

Fun thing to do today:Doo Dah Parade

If you're looking for a bit of fun, head on downtown for the 9th Occasional Doo Dah Parade at noon today. I won't make it but I've thoroughly enjoyed it in the past .

Homeowners pay, commercial saves

The Virginian-Pilot this morning discusses the issues of tax relief for homeowners and how it affects commercial property. But once again, the Pilot, given an opportunity to educate, punts. They say that separate rates for residential and commercial properties is impossible but never once mention that it is the arcane Dillon Rule that keeps the … Continue reading Homeowners pay, commercial saves →