![]() ![]() Re “RGGI repealed: Virginia set to leave regional carbon emissions reduction program” (Your Views, June 7): First, thank you Air Pollution Control Board for getting us out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, that was nothing more than a useless tax that we do not need. Don’t ever put yourself in a position to have to say, “Thank you,” “I apologize” or “I love you” to a tombstone. This news is a harsh reminder that we all need to keep our friendships alive and active that if we have something to say, we should say it now. I’m now left with the sad knowledge that I could have - should have - done more to keep in touch with him. To my great regret, McGlone and I lost contact soon after he moved to Wisconsin several years ago to be with his family. Our friendship developed, as so many solid relationships do, when we learned early on that we could trust each other’s word. McGlone and I met in the 1990s when he covered the courts and I served as an assistant city attorney in Virginia Beach. Re “ Timothy Francis McGlone” (Obituaries, June 11): I was saddened to read the report of the death of former Virginian-Pilot reporter Tim McGlone. Hopefully, it will prompt drivers to slow down and serve as a warning to those who do not. Overall, this is an amazing initiative that the city has put in place to attempt to serve a dual purpose. Parker, chairman, Virginia Investment Pool, Abingdon On behalf of our 170 participating local governments and authorities, we wish Carraway all the best in the years ahead.įred W. Local governments and taxpayers across Virginia owe a debt of gratitude to Carraway and the city of Chesapeake for the key role they played in establishing VIP. The program has grown through the years, and today has more than $2.5 billion in assets. VIP offered the first fixed income investment pool owned and governed exclusively by Virginia localities. Subsequently, Carraway was elected VIP’s first chairman of the Board of Trustees and has served on the board ever since. At her urging, the Chesapeake City Council voted to become VIP’s first member. ![]() The result was the Virginia Investment Pool, known as VIP.Ĭarraway was a leader in this effort. Ten years ago, the Virginia Municipal League and the Virginia Association of Counties convened a working committee of local treasurers and investment officers to develop a high quality, professionally managed investment pool to generate additional revenues for local governments and help reduce burdens on taxpayers. Re “ Chesapeake City Treasurer retiring at end of month amidst transfer of some duties to city” (June 13): With the recent announcement of the retirement of Barbara Carraway as the longtime treasurer for the city of Chesapeake, I am writing to recognize Carraway’s major contributions in establishing an investment pool that is today widely used by local governments across Virginia.
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