The Admissions Tax didn’t stop Movieland from opening its doors within the city limits A lot of fuss has been made about 7% “Admissions Tax” that the city levies on every event that charges a cover. Movie theatres, nightclubs, sporting events, and performance acts are all taxed. Several people have called for its repeal, including [...]
William Grogan, who lives WOTB on Monument, is running for the House of Delegates for the third time. He will face the 68th district delegate Manoli Loupassi and will run as an independent. If you’ve walked down Monument during any event, you know that Grogan’s main campaigning technique is standing on his front steps, which [...]
The agenda for the November 24th City Council meeting (PDF) includes a few local items: Ord. No. 2008-235 (Patron: President Pantele, By Request) – To authorize the special use of *** 107 South Colonial Avenue for the purpose of permitting a new multi-family dwelling consisting of no more than four units ***. Res. No. 2008-R181 [...]
At 7:55 AM, I was the ~600th person to vote at Albert Hill. There was no line and things were running very smoothly. Hopefully that continues the rest of the day.
With the candidacy filing deadline expired, Kim Bridges is looking like a near-lock for re-election for school board in the 1st district. No one is mounting a challenge. Kim seems to do a good job keeping her district informed on what’s going on and is honest when the school board comes up short, so it’s [...]
Looks like you’ll still be able to light up in banks, restaurants, and other public areas for at least one more year. The Virginia House defeated each of the 4 smoking ban bills, including the ones that gave communities the option to decide for themselves. Source: RTD
Over a month ago I emailed my State Senator John Watkins asking him to vote for a public smoking ban. Today, he finally got back to me with his thoughts… Thank you for sending your thoughts on the Virginia Smoke Free Air Act. This legislation, introduced by Senator Whipple, restricts smoking in public buildings and other enclosed [...]
I emailed newly-elected delegate Manoli Loupassi, serving his first term in the Virginia House, asking him to support the statewide smoking ban in restaurants. Here’s what he replied… Sam, I appreciate your input. I believe that decisions such as this are best left to the parties. Just philosophical. Best wishes. Manoli I’m assuming that when [...]
Governor Tim Kaine has proposed legislation to ban smoking in restaurants statewide. His last attempt failed in the House of Delegates in 2006. This type of legislation is totally needed. I would definitely go out more if I knew I wouldn’t have to do laundry the next day because I smelled like an ash tray [...]
Representative Bobby Scott of the 3rd Congressional District will hold open office hours several times during December for meetings with constituents. Just give his office a call at (757) 380-1000. I just wish he was holding office hours in our area. He made his rounds through Richmond earlier in the year, holding a round-table at [...]
Richmond is in a leadership crisis. The mayor is fighting with (and evicting) everyone. The school board is in shambles. So what does City Council do? They are set to pass a law to fine residents $50 per day for leaving their trash cans out. Under the terms of the bill, leaving your cans out [...]
Straight from the SBE, y’all. Senate Of Virginia — 9th District A. Donald McEachin — 80.93% Silver Persinger — 18.21% Senate Of Virginia — 10th District John C. Watkins — 98.53% House Of Delegates — 68th District G. M. “Manoli” Loupassi — 54.02% Katherine B. Waddell — 42.01% William K. “Bill” Grogan — 3.72% House [...]
Seriously, voting is really important and the lackluster coverage (ourselves included) is no reason not to vote. Below is a quick round up of the candidate if you live south of Cary St. Senate Of Virginia — 9th District A. Donald McEachin – D Silver Persinger – I House Of Delegates — 69th District Franklin [...]
The battle that has waged via street signs and glossy mail is now being beamed directly into homes. Manoli Loupassi and Katherine Waddell have purchased ad time on local television pitching themselves as the candidate of choice for the 68th House District. Loupassi can be seen on local channels, while Waddell has chosen cheaper cable [...]
Election Day in the Museum District/West of the Boulevard area is Tuesday, Nov. 6. Our neighborhood is represented in the House of Delegates 68th District. The three way race is being run by incumbent Katherine Waddell (Ind.), former City Council President Manoli Loupassi (R), and William “Bill” Grogan (Ind.). The Museum District Association hosted a [...]
Kim Bridges, the School Board Representative for the 1st District, emailed her constituents yesterday with a detailed update. First, on the city hall fiasco… I want to dispel the notion that RPS has been doing nothing about–or has fought a relocation from–city hall. . . RPS researched and presented at least four different relocation proposals [...]
