who is running for commonwealth attorney in norfolk, va 2017?

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Who is running for Commonwealth’s attorney in Richmond?

Viewing 2017 Commonwealth's Attorney Democratic Primary Norfolk City. Candidates in this election and votes received: Gregory Dwright Underwood (43.6%), Ronald Batliner, Jr (32.0%), and S. W. Dawson (24.4%). ... VA 23219. Social Media. Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; ... Viewing 2017 Commonwealth's Attorney Democratic Primary Norfolk City ...

Who is the Norfolk County district attorney candidate?

The work of the Office is led by the Commonwealth’s Attorney, a constitutional officer elected by the citizens of Norfolk, and is supported by legal secretaries, paralegals, prosecutors, victim/witness services specialists and other professionals. Each person in the Office works hard daily to ensure the efficient, effective, and ethical ...

Who wants to be Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney?

Mar 26, 2021 · SHARE. NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Three people are running for the Norfolk’s commonwealth’s attorney seat. Megan Zwisohn and Amina Matheny-Willard would be the city’s first woman to hold the ...

What does the Norfolk County Attorney’s office do?

Apr 26, 2021 · Norfolk — Greg Underwood is not running for a fourth term as the city’s commonwealth’s attorney, opening the door for three younger lawyers to run without battling an incumbent. Ramin Fatehi

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Ramin Fatehi

Q: If elected, what are the top three concrete changes you can and would make? How long do you anticipate making each change would take?

Amina Matheny-Willard

Q: If elected, what are the top three concrete changes you can and would make? How long do you anticipate making each change would take?

Megan Zwisohn

Q: If elected, what are the top three concrete changes you can and would make? How long do you anticipate making each change would take?

When is the next election in Virginia?

This election was originally scheduled on May 5, 2020. On April 24, 2020, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced the postponement of elections scheduled on May 5, 2020, to May 19 amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. This announcement came after the Virginia State Senate rejected a proposal to delay local elections until November 2020.

What is Norfolk City Council?

A series of advisory boards and commissions that are made up of non-elected citizens , whom city council members have appointed and approved, advises the Norfolk City Council. The roles of these boards and commissions are to review, debate, and comment upon city policies and legislation and to make recommendations to the city council.

When was the protest in Virginia in 2020?

Events in Norfolk, Virginia, began on Friday, May 29, 2020 , at Martin Luther King Jr. Monument Park. No curfews were issued. The national guard was not deployed.

What is the job of a city manager?

The responsibilities of the city manager include overseeing the city's day-to-day operations, planning and implementing the city's operating budget, and appointing departmental directors and other senior-level positions.

Is Norfolk a city?

Norfolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of 2013, its population was 246,139.

Ramin Fatehi

Education: Norfolk Academy (1996); B.A., history, with distinction in the major, Yale University (2000); J.D., Columbia Law School (2003)

Amina Matheny-Willard

Education: Booker T. Washington High School (1988); New York University, bachelor’s (1991); University of Richmond Law School, J.D. (1998)

Megan Zwisohn

Education: Saratoga Springs High School (1987), Old Dominion University (1991); Albany Law School, J.D. (1995)

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Elections

  • 2021
    1. 1.1. See also: City elections in Norfolk, Virginia (2021) The city of Norfolk, Virginia, held general elections for commissioner of revenue, commonwealth's attorney, sheriff, and treasurer on November 2, 2021. A primary was scheduled for June 8, 2021. The filing deadline for this electio…
  • 2020
    1. 1.1. See also: City elections in Norfolk, Virginia (2020) and Mayoral election in Norfolk, Virginia (2020) The city of Norfolk, Virginia, held general elections for mayor and city council superwards 6 and 7 on May 19, 2020. The filing deadline for this election was March 3, 2020. This election wa…
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Budget

  • The city's budget process operates by fiscal years running from July 1 through June 30 of the next year. The city charter gives responsibility for drafting a budget to the city manager, who submits the budget draft to the city council no later than 60 days before the end of the fiscal year. After the city manager presents the budget, a hearing is held to allow for public input in the budget proces…
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Contact Information

  • Mayor's office 810 Union Street, Suite 1001 Norfolk, VA 23510 Phone:757-664-4268 City Clerk's office 810 Union Street, Suite 1006 Norfolk, VA 23510 Phone:757-664-4253 Click herefor city council contact information.
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Noteworthy Events

  • 2020: Events and activity following the death of George Floyd
    1. 1.1. See also: Events following the death of George Floyd and responses in select cities from May 29-31, 2020 During the weekend of May 29-31, 2020, demonstrations and protests took place in cities nationwide, including Norfolk, following the death of George Floyd. Events in Norfolk, Vir…
  • 2015: Study on city's nondiscrimination laws
    1. 1.1. See also: Employment nondiscrimination laws in Virginia In July 2015, the Movement Advancement Project described Norfolk, Virginia, as a city or county that did not prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity via ordinance…
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