Monthly Archives: May 2009

“Names, Like Rain, Fell From the Sky”

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Sean McCord

I am inspired by my friend Marijean to use this blog space for personal memoirs. Below is a remembrance that I wrote in 2003, on the eve of our invasion of Iraq. We have all since learned to live with … Continue reading →

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Reaching the Parks and Rec Advisory Board

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Sean McCord

Policies that affect our parks and recreational services, such as leasing public land to the YMCA and establishing tiered pricing for seasonal pool passes, are not decided solely between city staff and City Council. Charlottesville has a Parks and Recreation … Continue reading →

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On Pool Passes

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Sean McCord

Local conservative radio personality Rob Schilling asserts that summer pool passes, recently introduced by the Charlottesville Department of Parks and Recreation, will be discounted only for students who attend city schools, or who are home schooled. He writes: Hey, doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Coverage of the Democratic Candidates Forum

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Sean McCord

Last nights Democratic Candidates Forum was well-attended, with 40 to 50 people in the Walker School Library to hear the three Democratic Sheriff candidates, and the three candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Charlottesville City Council. Rachana Dixit covered the … Continue reading →

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Democratic Candidates Forum

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Sean McCord

On May 6, the Charlottesville Democratic Party will host a Candidate’s Forum for all three City Sheriff candidates, and all three Democratic City Council candidates. I am scheduled to moderate. The forum will start at 7:00 in the Walker School … Continue reading →