Archive for “Politics”
Election-eve rally at Tredegar
The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar will close at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 5.
Straw Poll – Samuels Wins
Two days worth of voting resulted in a Samuels victory in Greater Jackson Wards straw poll for the 2nd District City Council race. Another poll on the Fan of the Fan produced similar results.
Samuels Vs Diradour – Vote Here
All votes are recorded anonymously. Please share your thoughts on this contest below.
McEachan Endorses Samuels
Donald MCeachan WILL endorse endorsed Charles Samuels today at Noon. McCheachan, who had formerly endorsed Charlie Diradour, switched after the Richmond City Democratic Committee endorsed Samuels.
A History of the Suffrage Movement at Library of Virginia
A Woman’s Place Is in . . . the Voting Booth!: A History of the Woman Suffrage Movement At Noon on Wednesday, October 3, visit the Library of Virginia for a unique event featuring costumed interpreters discussing the suffrage movement. From the Library of Virginia: The Library of Virginia, Maymont Foundation, and the League of [...]
Sierra Club Falls of the James organizes demonstration at City Hall on Monday, September 24
PRESS RELEASE: A demonstration to protest the city’s outrageous $49.40 minimum monthly water/sewer service charge will take place at City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 24, before the meeting of the Richmond City Council. A Press Conference will be held at 5:30. The demonstration is sponsored by the Sierra [...]
Richmond City Council and the Richmond School Board debates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Fan District Association to Sponsor City Council and School Board Debates
Are you voting today?
I wasn’t aware there was an election till I saw the precinct voting signs outside the library. It turns out the state once again is holding a public election for a private organization, this time the Republican Party. Based on their rhetoric, I would think they want would get government out of party primaries or at least [...]
Mayor Jones To Announce Re-Election Bid at the Hippodrome (Last Minute)
Mayor Dwight C. Jones will announce he is running for a second term as the mayor of Richmond, Virginia. Mayor Jones will make his formal announcement at the Hippodrome Theater at 5:30 PM this evening. The public is invited to attend.
Travels With Charlie
From the Charlie Diradour Facebook Page. What a day. 8:30: Scott’s Addition, 12 calls, 12 noon: Jazz lunch at St. Paul’s, 4pm VCU neighborhood meeting, 5:30: supporter meeting, 6:30: FDA parking meeting. Now:grocery store. Later: Light reading of ordinances. I love this!
Sheriff Woody Endorses Samuels
RICHMOND, VA – Today, the re-election campaign of Second District City Councilman Charles R. Samuels announced the endorsement of Mr. C.T. Woody, Richmond’s Sheriff. Woody cites Councilman Samuels’ dedication to public safety and law enforcement throughout the City of Richmond. “Councilman Samuels has always been a champion for law enforcement officials throughout the Second District and [...]