12 The Hampton Roads Messenger


Volume 14 Number 1 Applicants Needed for City Around Hampton Roads


Boards and Commissions The Chesapeake City Council is seeking residents who may be interested in serving on various boards and commissions. Boards and commissions provide a vital service to various City departments, agencies and City Council.


Citizens wishing to serve must complete an application form. Applications are due in the City Clerk’s office by October 31, 2019. City Council will appoint candidates for these vacancies during its November 26, 2019 meeting.


Applications are currently being accepted for the following City Council appointed boards and commissions:


Chesapeake Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee - 1 vacancy (Organized Trail User Group Rep); Chesapeake City Council Audit Committee - 1 vacancy (At Large CPA/Audit/Financial); Chesapeake City Symbol Committee - 1 vacancy; Chesapeake Historic Preservation Commission - 1 vacancy


(Architect); Chesapeake Hospital Authority - 3 vacancies (1 Licensed Physician); Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Board - 3 vacancies (1 Individual or Family Member who has received services); Fine Arts Commission - 1 vacancy; Fire Prevention Code Appeals Board - 2 vacancies; Human Services Advisory Board - 1 vacancy; Towing Advisory Board - 1 vacancy; Transportation Toll Facility Advisory Committee - 2 vacancies (1 Financial Background Rep, 1 Business Owner Rep)


For more information or to apply, contact the City Clerk’s office at 757-382- 6151 or visit Boards and Commissions.


October 2019


this racist rhetoric,” said Delegate Mullin. “I know the administration will continue to work to maintain a community of tolerance where all students feel safe.”


Delegate Mullin serves the 93rd District which includes the City of Williamsburg and parts of Newport News, James City County, and York County. He has served as a prosecutor for more than a decade and handled cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. During his time in the Legislature, Delegate Mullin passed “Heaven’s Law” to protect children from child abuse. Newport News, VA - This afternoon, Delegate Mike Mullin condemned the appearance of stickers promoting a white supremacist group on the campus of Christopher Newport University. The Daily Press reported the stickers appearing late Monday afternoon.


“Messages of hate and intolerance have no home in our community,” said Delegate Mullin. “I absolutely condemn the appearance of these stickers and any organization that would spread white-supremacist obscenities.”


Delegate Mullin applauded CNU President Paul Trible for having the stickers quickly removed and notifying the student body. “I am a proud graduate of CNU and am heartened to see the administration’s rapid response to this racist rhetoric,” said Delegate Mullin. “I know the administration will continue to work to maintain a community of tolerance where all students feel safe.”


Delegate Mullin serves the 93rd District which includes the City of Williamsburg and parts of Newport News, James City County, and York County. He has served as a prosecutor for more than a decade and handled cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. During his time in the Legislature, Delegate Mullin passed “Heaven’s Law” to protect children from child abuse.


Get Mentoring and Compete for Next Steps on the Pamunkey


Funding at Start Peninsula Ready to move your business idea from concept to launch? Start Peninsula allows you to pitch your idea, get some help refining it, and potentially earn one of three $5,000 prizes.


This year's Start Peninsula competition will be held Nov. 1-3 at the McGrew Towers Conference Center at Hampton University. Pitchers will be able to network with community members and mentors that can provide business solutions and answers for early early stage companies. This is a fun-filled weekend with 7 free meals, personalized feedback, and 2 keynote speakers, venture capitalist Warren Haber Jr. and Erica McMannes, cofounder of Instant Teams.


On Friday, 30 people will have 90 seconds to pitch their business idea, and ten will move on to the final round on Sunday. In between, Saturday is dedicated towards helping startups build their ideas, and experts in legal, marketing, operations, finance, communications and more are present to assist entrepreneurs. he Sunday's pitches are more formal, with props or names, 5 minutes to present and another 5 minutes of questions from the judges.


Three winners will each get a $5,000 prize -- but many say the networking, mentoring and support is one of the main benefits.


Want a chance to perfect your pitch before the event? Sign up for a "Pitch Perfect" workshop this month.


Register to pitch your idea, or get a ticket to attend.


START Peninsula has been held annually in different Peninsula localities since 2012. It began as an informal entrepreneurial start up event held in the fall and produced by the Peninsula Technology Incubator. The now-annual event helps start-up businesses and entrepreneurs refine their pitches and compete for prizes that include cash as well as business counseling, office space and other assistance. It is funded by the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg and the counties of James City and York.


More information visit www.startpeninsula.com


Delegate Mullin Condemns Appearance of White Supremacist Propaganda on


Indian Tribe Resort and Casino On September 24, City Council voted 7-1 to approve a transformational new resort and casino strategically located on nearly 14 acres of downtown waterfront adjacent to Harbor Park baseball stadium.


The Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) affirms the partnership between the Pamunkey Indian Tribe and the City of Norfolk and establishes a list of costs that are the Tribe’s responsibility. The list includes:Transportation infrastructure improvements, Flood mitigation, Parking, Offsite utility improvements, Elizabeth River Trail and Environmental infrastructure improvements.


The IGA also includes the City as a “consulting party” in the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement. City staff from several departments will provide oversight and ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act.


The tribe could not determine the resort casino’s scope and scale without approval of the IGA by the City. Now the tribe can file a Land Into Trust application with the Department of the Interior.


Simultaneously, key city departments will begin working in partnership with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe to resolve questions regarding transportation and utility infrastructure, environmental impact and public safety. Many of these issues are impossible to accurately resolve without having the scope and scale of the resort known.


So, what are the next steps?


First, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe begins their application process with the Department of the Interior.


Second, the report from the Virginia Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) will be released in November. That report may provide some insight on the likelihood of legalized commercial gaming in the Commonwealth.


Third, the General Assembly session will kick into high gear in January of 2020.


And finally, after the legislative session in the spring and if commercial gaming becomes reality in


Virginia, the citizens of Norfolk will have the opportunity to vote on a local gaming referendum that would appear on the ballot in November 2020. Slides 17 and 18 from the public presentation on September 10th provide an excellent outline. That presentation can be found here:


https://www.norfolk.gov/DocumentCenter/View/48590


CNU Campus Newport News, VA - Delegate Mike Mullin condemned the appearance of stickers promoting a white supremacist group on the campus of Christopher Newport University. The Daily Press reported the stickers appearing late Monday afternoon.


“Messages of hate and intolerance have no home in our community,” said Delegate Mullin. “I absolutely condemn the appearance of these stickers and any organization that would spread white-supremacist obscenities.”


Delegate Mullin applauded CNU President Paul Trible for having the stickers quickly removed and notifying the student body. “I am a proud graduate of CNU and am heartened to see the administration’s rapid response to


Please keep in mind that while the above is evolving, City staff will work diligently with the Tribe to develop the final specifications for the resort. As part of that process, the City and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe will release pertinent materials related to the project as they are completed. Look for the latest on the website: www.norfolk.gov/resortcasino


Team Norfolk will ensure this project is transformational for this section of the Elizabeth River waterfront. City staff will work in partnership with the Tribe and their development team to build an exciting, high-quality resort and casino that will stimulate additional investment in the area and make the residents of this great city proud. With Regards,


Dr. Chip Filer - Norfolk City Manager


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