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Post-Nordin consumer troubles.

Lacking Barbara Nordin to turn to, Patience Crabstick has turned to the blogosphere to kvetch about getting screwed over by the painter she hired. I wish she named the painter, so I’d know to avoid him.  #

It’s a Very Progressive Town

From The Unfortunate Headlines (and Photos) Department: Stephanie and Beth Get Engaged.  #

C’ville Mentioned on The Simpsons

The 400th episode of the Simpsons, “You Kent Always Say What You Want,” aired last night, and it contained a mention of Charlottesville. Our cameo is as a faux ice cream flavor. Fred Weaver provides this clip:

Cool!

Two More Council Forums

There have been two more forums held by Democratic City Council candidates in the past few days. Charlottesville Tomorrow provides audio, video, and partial transcripts of the Fry’s Spring Neighborhood Association forum and the Charlottesville / Albemarle Democratic Breakfast forum.  #

Kleeman to Seek Independent Council Seat

There’s a new candidate for City Council: Peter Kleeman intends to run for City Council as an independent, Charlottesville Tomorrow reports. Kleeman, a Democrat, unsuccessfully sought the party’s nomination for Council in 2000. He’s a transportation planning consultant, downtown resident, ardent environmentalist and, by way of disclaimer, a good friend. He’s in the process of collecting the required 125 signatures from registered Charlottesville voters, in order to get his name on the ballot. Though many Republicans won’t see this particular independent candidate as providing any real choice come the November elections, the fact is that a) he’s running and they’re not and b) he’s a Democrat, but he’s hardly of Charlottesville Democrats.

The effect that his entry will have on the election, particularly if a credible Republican ends up running, will be mighty interesting to watch.