More Challengers Join Council Race
From Hills and Heights: 5th District Council Seat officially a 3 way race From Byrd Park: Three or Four-way Race in the 5th District?
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…And From A Previous Council Race
Former Oregon Hill resident Joan Cook Charles kindly sent in this advertisement (the picture includes her father Willie Cook):
This Council Race Is On.
At last week’s Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting, David Gammino announced he was challenging Marty Jewell for his 5th District Council seat. The Times Dispatch is now reporting that Jewell has failed to account for his fundraising. From the article: While he said he doesn’t plan to make it an issue, Gammino said Jewell’s “inability [...]
Dominion Power and HB 657
Having written about Dominion Power and renewable energy on this site before, there is simply no reason to let up. Here’s the latest, including a solution for the General Assembly in the form of HB 657: Virginia’s “voluntary” renewable portfolio standard is voluntary for utilities, but it’s mandatory for ratepayers. Utilities charge citizens for the [...]
Coal In Their Stocking- Dominion’s Permit Has Expired
Speaking of Special Use Permits, local citizen watchdog C.Wayne Taylor has been just as concerned about the latest flurry of riverfront planning as Oregon Hill neighbors. He has started asking some very pertinent questions and has come to the conclusion that, despite what local officials may or may not say, Dominion Resources’ riverfront SUP has [...]
Vote On Tuesday
Voting now in the 10th District, on Tuesday Oregon Hill will help decide between challenger David Bernard and incumbent John Watkins for State Senate. James River Maven offers more information on this race, with a provocative post entitled “Who Owns John Watkins”. Although there has been some talk of moving the voting place for the [...]
Who Are You Voting For?
In a non-Presidential election year, many citizens do not bother to vote, which is very short-sighted when you think about it. Anyway, tomorrow night and Tuesday night, there are chances to hear and ask questions of local candidates. This might prevent you from asking questions later, like where’s Marty Jewell?
Candidate Bernard Canvassing This Saturday
About the time that the neighborhood clean-up will be wrapping up this Saturday, Virginia Senate candidate David Bernard and volunteers will be visiting the neighborhood, going door to door and asking for residents’ votes. To learn more about Bernard’s platform or volunteer, go to his website David Bernard for Senate. Oregon Hill will be voting [...]
Expect Occupy Richmond
The mainstream corporate media has been downplaying the Occupy Wall Street protests until very recently when the marching has expanded to include more of New York and more people who are not traditionally part of these street protests. I have seen reports of airline pilots and Marines joining the movement. I know some Richmonders, ones [...]
VCU To Host Saturday Forum on Teacher Merit Pay
From press release: VCU TO HOST OCTOBER 1 FORUM ON MERIT PAY AND TEACHER EVALUATION There is a heated debate raging across the country about reforms to change the way teachers are paid. Some reformers have argued that the key to keeping the best teachers in the profession is to reward them for their excellence [...]
