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Virginia Beach to appeal federal court ruling that city s voting system is illegal, denies minorities equal access
Seeks residents opinions on voting system
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. â The City of Virginia Beach is moving forward to file an appeal in the Holloway vs. City of Virginia Beach voting rights case.
Virginia Beach residents, Latasha Holloway and Georgia Allen, both African Americans filed a lawsuit on the city s voting system. Previously, the city s voting system has allowed all voters across the city to elect city council and school board members regardless of where they live.
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Governor Northam Urges Virginians to Participate in “It’s Our Shot, Virginia Statewide Day of Action”
Coordinated vaccination push to take place Tuesday, May 18
RICHMOND Governor Ralph Northam today reminded Virginians about the “It’s Our Shot, Virginia: Statewide Day of Action” taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, May 18 to help Virginia residents make a plan to get vaccinated. Virginians are encouraged to get involved in their communities by serving as trusted messengers and amplifying the Commonwealth’s vaccination efforts.