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Posts Tagged ‘Virginia Beach City Council’

Beach Council Outlaws New LCD Signs

By Joel McDonald • Jun 23rd, 2010 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

Contrary to what the gardeners and beautifiers exchanging hugs after the ordinance was passed think, the citizens aren’t going to be overjoyed by the ban on LCD signs.



Mayor Sessoms and Vice-Mayor Jones Need to Go

By Joel McDonald • May 12th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Our leaders need to be held accountable at the polls on election day, starting with Vice-Mayor Jones this November, and continuing with Mayor Sessoms in 2012.



Negotiations between City Council and School Board Fails, Edwards Disappoints

By Joel McDonald • May 11th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

Unlike Dan Edwards, the citizens are still willing to tell Mayor Sessoms and City Council that what they’re doing is wrong, and their action places the quality of our schools in danger.



Yes, This is an Election Year

By Joel McDonald • Apr 13th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

This is a big deal nationally, and while I’ll be focusing on our own congressional seat, I’ll also be focusing on our own city council elections.



Offshore Drilling Resolution Threatens Environment and Economy

By Joel McDonald • Feb 24th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

The Virginia Beach City Council has opened up Hampton Roads to an environmental and economic disaster by passing resolution in support of offshore oil exploration.



Virginia Beach City Council ponders taxes, fees

By Joel McDonald • Oct 7th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Related News & Events

The Virginia Beach City Council is looking at ways to overcome a potential $49 million shortfall in the 2010-11 budget.