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All wet: RWSA’s $25M, 30-foot dam provides “no new water”?
After a lengthy and contentious approval process the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority’s (RWSA) new 30-foot earthen dam proposal apparently doesn’t hold (enough) water. In a clandestine April 21 email obtained by The Schilling Show (see below), Albemarle County Service Authority Member, Liz Palmer—a longtime proponent of a larger earthen dam—warns Charlottesville City Councilor Kristen [...]
Fumble: Albemarle Public School Athletic Directors enter into unauthorized contracts
The Albemarle Truth in Taxation Alliance (ATTA) has uncovered problematic “secret” contractual agreements within the Albemarle County Public Schools. Albemarle County High School Athletic Program Directors have signed “exclusivity agreements” with sporting apparel and equipment companies (Vendors) that were never approved by Albemarle County Public School (ACPS) Administration. ATTA has discovered that these contracts were [...]
Breaking News: Tim Kaine to announce U.S. Senate run?
A listener phone call to WINA’s The Schilling Show today, tipped the host and audience to former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine’s intention to seek the Senate seat being vacated by incumbent Democrat Jim Webb. Caller “Greg” reported that Kaine told students at the University of Richmond (where Kaine teaches at the Jepson School of Leadership) [...]
Deception in taxation: ATTA uncovers Albemarle utility billing rip-off
Following an embarrassing sales-tax collection debacle that enriched Charlottesville City at the expense of Albemarle County, the Albemarle Truth in Taxation Alliance has uncovered a new regional tax inequity, this time involving misappropriated local utility taxes. While the county caps monthly utility taxes at $4, an unknown number of Albemarle County utility customers have been [...]
Breaking news: Progressive vandals say, “KILL” Hurt?
In what may be the work of angry supporters of defeated Democrat Congressman, Tom Perriello, a Robert Hurt U.S. Congress campaign sign was defaced over the weekend. “KILL” was spray-painted in large black letters over Hurt’s printed name. The vandalism took place at Auburn Hill Farm in Albemarle County sometime between Friday evening and Sunday [...]
Ignoring is bliss: Why Virginians can safely discard red-light camera tickets
(Note: The contents of this post are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact a lawyer.) Amid great government fanfare and greater public disdain, Albemarle County recently activated the area’s first photo red-light cameras. Ironically dubbed “PhotoSafe” by County government’s internal public relations [...]
Coup you: Charlottesville Democrats’ secret scheme to topple “Norris Plan”
A high-level operative from within the Charlottesville Democratic Committee has taken direct aim at Mayor Dave Norris and his alternative water plan. Linda Seaman, a 2007 candidate for Charlottesville City Council, and an obsequious delegate of Charlottesville’s “old guard” Democrat cabal, is conspiring to arrange a coup d’état headed by three “sympathetic” councilors: David Brown, [...]
Breaking news: Perriello campaign owes Charlottesville $15k+ for Obama visit?
City, Perriello spokesman collude to promote campaign “public relations” The campaign of Democrat Congressman Tom Perriello owes Charlottesville city taxpayers at least $15,178.22 according to documents recently obtained by The Schilling Show Blog and News. A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of the city reveals that the Charlottesville Police Department spent 459.5 overtime hours [...]
Shock video: Perriello supporter’s vicious verbal assault
This just in… An unidentified supporter of Democrat Tom Perriello erupts in violent outburst at the sight of Americans for Prosperity “November is Coming” signs. Note the “Perriello” sticker on the rear bumper of the offender’s car. This shocking footage was taken at Charlottesville’s Lee Park on Friday, October 29, 2010 by videographer Kurt Feigel. [...]
Breaking news: Tea Party chair calls for Clark to “bow out” of 5th District congressional race
You heard it first on The Schilling Show Blog and News: JATP Responds to Jeffrey Clark (I, VA05) Charlottesville, VA – October 22, 2010 I thank Mr. Clark for issuing a response to my recent statement regarding his candidacy in the Virginia Fifth District congressional race. In his reply, Mr. Clark verified my truthful account of his unconditional pledge to me and the [...]
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