Portsmouth Councilman Bill Moody Emails Redacted

From: Rowe, John <rowejl@portsmouthva.
gov>
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 3:46 PM
To: LucasBurke, Lisa; Moody, William; Psimas, Elizabeth; Clark, Nathan; Battle, Paul; Glover,
Shannon
Cc: White, Debra - City Clerk; Ashby, Solomon; Patton, Dr. L. Pettis
Subject: Some Questions for This Evening Called Meeting of City Council
Attachments: 2017-10-17 - Resolution R-17-33.pdf; The Enacted HB 1537.pdf
Colleagues,
As you know, I have called a meeting of City Council for 5:00 PM, this afternoon, Wednesday, June 10, 2020.
Here is some background for this meeting.
I am attaching a PDF copy of Resolution R-17-33 that the Portsmouth City Council adopted on October 10, 2017.
Five of us were on City Council when Council adopted this resolution, and this resolution is still in effect. It has not been
revoked or amended by City Council since its adoption.
With the adoption of this resolution, it was Council intention to move the Confederate Monument as soon as the
governing laws clearly permitted its relocation. At that point in time, one Circuit Court judge - in another judicial circuit
in Virginia- had ruled that the State Code did allow for the moving or removal of such monuments - and - in yet another
judicial circuit - a judge ruled local governments could move such monuments. These were two conflicting rulings that
either needed to be resolve by the State Supreme Court or by the General Assembly.
The second attachment to this email is an enacted copy of House Bill 1537 that the Virginia General Assembly passed in
its 2020 Session and the Governor signed into law.
As for the effective date of the new law - as you know, legislation that passed by the General Assembly and signed by
the Governor - the law becomes effective on the following 1 July - unless - the legislation is an emergency.
As you can see from Paragraph B of Section 15.2-1812 of the new law, the local governing body must hold a public
hearing on the relocation of the monument, and it must give notice of the public hearing at least 30 days prior to the
public hearing.
Because the new law does is not in effect until July 1, 2020, there is a legal question as to when a local governing can
start the "30-day notice clock." Can a local governing body start the "notice clock" sometime in June 2020? I have asked
our City Attorney to address these questions for us.
Also, Section 15.2-1812.1 A.2 of the new law brings us the ownership question. The language here implies that the
private owner of a monument sitting on public property makes the decision on whether or not to move the monument.
Although I am not an attorney, I am confident that the City owns the monument on Court Street. However, a court has
never decided the ownership question even though the City asked for a declaratory judgement on the matter.
Lastly, giving the language in the Paragraph B reference above, does the new law require City Council to vote again -
"redo" its October 19, 2017 resolution - after the close of the public hearing?
These are some of the legal questions that we need our City Attorney to address this evening.
If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to call me.
John
PS: As we have discussed before, moving the monument is not a new conversation for Portsmouth, below is a history of
that conversation:
* March 1927 - move to Washington St

* May 1942 - move to City Park (cost est. $2,500)
* 1935-1945 - move to City Park
* November 19, 1945 - Portsmouth Chapter of the Veterans of Spanish-American War adopt resolution asking City
to move monument to City Park
* April 18, 1954 - newspaper article - "Center of Controversy" - "...to be moved, or not to be moved, that is the
question..."
From: Moody, William <moodyw@portsmouthva.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 10:22 PM
To: Rowe, John
Subject: Police Chief
While at the monument tonight I had a conversation with the Chief. She said that Senator Lucas told her that a
few council members and Patton said her people should stand down. She also said Ashby said since damage had
occurred that her focus should be on keeping people safe. The Chief and her officers are upset that they are
taking the blame.
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Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2020 8:04 AM
To: donna
Subject: Re: Vandalism
Donna, the Commonwealth Attorney immediately released the two that were arrested. Senator Louise Lucas,
Dr Patton, and Council Members Lisa Lucas Burke and Shannon Glover ordered the Police to stand down and
let the destruction to occur.
From: donna <dcblonts@cox.net>

Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2020 7:52:07 AM
To: Moody, William <moodyw@portsmouthva.gov>
Subject: Vandalism
Dear Councilman Moody,
I don’t understand why the police department stood by and allowed those “animals” to destroy our
monument on Court Street. It is a disgrace. It was all over the national news last night, and made our police
department look like wimps. Embarrassing.
That monument did not glorify any particular Confederate General, it was only a memorial to the soldiers who
lost their lives during the war.
I was downtown yesterday about noon when when the NAACP President was arrested for trespassing, and I
hoped that ended it. I sincerely hope that the people who destroyed our monument will be arrested, and
forced to pay restitution to the taxpayers of the city of Portsmouth.
Yours truly,
Donna C. Blonts
Waterview
To: Moody, William
That is so ridiculous! How can council members, a state senator and a city manager have jurisdiction over the
police department??! Isn’t that the police chief’s domain. We REALLY need to get rid of some people (not
you). I don’t understand how they could just let those people destroy our city like that!
From: Moody, William

To: donna
Donna, the Commonwealth Attorney immediately released the two that were arrested. Senator Louise Lucas,
Dr Patton, and Council Members Lisa Lucas Burke and Shannon Glover ordered the Police to stand down and
let the destruction to occur.

Subject: Vandalism
Dear Councilman Moody,
I don’t understand why the police department stood by and allowed those “animals” to destroy our
monument on Court Street. It is a disgrace. It was all over the national news last night, and made our police
department look like wimps. Embarrassing.
That monument did not glorify any particular Confederate General, it was only a memorial to the soldiers who
lost their lives during the war.
I was downtown yesterday about noon when when the NAACP President was arrested for trespassing, and I
hoped that ended it. I sincerely hope that the people who destroyed our monument will be arrested, and
forced to pay restitution to the taxpayers of the city of Portsmouth.
Yours truly,
Donna C. Blonts
Waterview
From: Mike Goodwin <mikewg0418@gmail.com>
To: moodyw@portsmouthva.gov
Good Morning.
I am disappointed and have no confidence in the City of Portsmouth, after last nights events at the monument
site. The PPD had no control of the city and at no point did they attempt to protect. Not only did they fail to
protect property, most importantly they failed to protect life, of the people in the city, as well as our first
responders. Fire/Ems were put in harms way. Fact: Scene was not secure so a person was shuttled via SUV to a
medic unit that was staging..WOW.....WOW.....This was all after Police did not try to control the Protestors and
they did nothing. So what happen to the duty to act? What happen to the oath they took as a sworn officer?
THEY WATCHED AS COUNTLESS CRIMES WERE COMMITTED IN PLAIN SIGHT AND IT WAS
ALSO BEING RECORDED LIVE. SO YOU DONT EVEN NEED A WITNESS TO WHOM COMMITTED
THESE CRIMES. SETTING FIRES ON A CITY OWNED STREET, A HISTORIC MONUMENT. NOT
ONLY WAS VIRGINIA CODE. 18.2-137..Which clearly says, these individuals were committing at class 6
FELONY..
And wait the Police Chief is not accountable?Her men were told by an elected official, to stand down and
allow class 6 Felonies to be committed in plain sight and with that an elected official has the power to control
the police dept? No I don't think so! Let's say that did happen, what city official said this and why did the Chief
of Police listen? If she says she didn't know then, what happened to the chain of command? So are we saying
that she knew nothing about the order from a elected official or did she not take command and do what she took
an oath to do? Does she have a Radio or was she off duty at the time and just didn't give a shit? Either way she
is 100% at fault! As well as any other Ranking officer, who was in charge of any task, for not doing what they
took a sworn oath to do. There is no excuse! Please do what you can do as a city council member and push this
issue as far as your powers can push! The city of Portmouth was an open battlefield last night that, put every
citizen in the area at risk, rather they are a resident , commuter or a tourist. The actions of our PPD, put
everyone at risk. So what happens the next time an event takes place, next week or next year. Should we avoid
those events in the City of Portsmouth? Should we avoid the Restaurant's, the museums, the Marina's? Because
we fear that the PPD will not be there to protect us. Maybe next time a talking parrat will tell the police to back
down and the TOP COP will say ok! (Sarcasm)
To: City Council
FYI

Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2020, 10:38 AM
To: Moody, William
Subject:
Good Morning.
I am disappointed and have no confidence in the City of Portsmouth, after last nights events at the monument
site. The PPD had no control of the city and at no point did they attempt to protect. Not only did they fail to
protect property, most importantly they failed to protect life, of the people in the city, as well as our first
responders. Fire/Ems were put in harms way. Fact: Scene was not secure so a person was shuttled via SUV to a
medic unit that was staging..WOW.....WOW.....This was all after Police did not try to control the Protestors and
they did nothing. So what happen to the duty to act? What happen to the oath they took as a sworn officer?
THEY WATCHED AS COUNTLESS CRIMES WERE COMMITTED IN PLAIN SIGHT AND IT WAS
ALSO BEING RECORDED LIVE. SO YOU DONT EVEN NEED A WITNESS TO WHOM COMMITTED
THESE CRIMES. SETTING FIRES ON A CITY OWNED STREET, A HISTORIC MONUMENT. NOT
ONLY WAS VIRGINIA CODE. 18.2-137..Which clearly says, these individuals were committing at class 6
FELONY..
And wait the Police Chief is not accountable?Her men were told by an elected official, to stand down and
allow class 6 Felonies to be committed in plain sight and with that an elected official has the power to control
the police dept? No I don't think so! Let's say that did happen, what city official said this and why did the Chief
of Police listen? If she says she didn't know then, what happened to the chain of command? So are we saying
that she knew nothing about the order from a elected official or did she not take command and do what she took
an oath to do? Does she have a Radio or was she off duty at the time and just didn't give a shit? Either way she
is 100% at fault! As well as any other Ranking officer, who was in charge of any task, for not doing what they
took a sworn oath to do. There is no excuse! Please do what you can do as a city council member and push this
issue as far as your powers can push! The city of Portmouth was an open battlefield last night that, put every
citizen in the area at risk, rather they are a resident , commuter or a tourist. The actions of our PPD, put
everyone at risk. So what happens the next time an event takes place, next week or next year. Should we avoid
those events in the City of Portsmouth? Should we avoid the Restaurant's, the museums, the Marina's? Because
we fear that the PPD will not be there to protect us. Maybe next time a talking parrat will tell the police to back
down and the TOP COP will say ok! (Sarcasm)
From: City Council <Council@portsmouthva.gov>
To: Rowe, John; LucasBurke, Lisa; Moody, William; Psimas, Elizabeth; Clark, Nathan; Battle,
Paul; Glover, Shannon
Cc: Patton, Dr. L. Pettis; Ashby, Solomon
Subject: FW:

To: City Council <Council@portsmouthva.gov>
Subject:
FYI

Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2020, 10:38 AM
To: Moody, William
Subject:
Good Morning.
I am disappointed and have no confidence in the City of Portsmouth, after last nights events at the monument site.
The PPD had no control of the city and at no point did they attempt to protect. Not only did they fail to protect property,
most importantly they failed to protect life, of the people in the city, as well as our first responders. Fire/Ems were put
in harms way. Fact: Scene was not secure so a person was shuttled via SUV to a medic unit that was
staging..WOW.....WOW.....This was all after Police did not try to control the Protestors and they did nothing. So what
happen to the duty to act? What happen to the oath they took as a sworn officer? THEY WATCHED AS COUNTLESS
CRIMES WERE COMMITTED IN PLAIN SIGHT AND IT WAS ALSO BEING RECORDED LIVE. SO YOU DONT EVEN NEED A
WITNESS TO WHOM COMMITTED THESE CRIMES. SETTING FIRES ON A CITY OWNED STREET, A HISTORIC MONUMENT.
NOT ONLY WAS VIRGINIA CODE. 18.2-137..Which clearly says, these individuals were committing at class 6 FELONY..
And wait the Police Chief is not accountable?Her men were told by an elected official, to stand down and allow class
6 Felonies to be committed in plain sight and with that an elected official has the power to control the police dept? No I
don't think so! Let's say that did happen, what city official said this and why did the Chief of Police listen? If she says she
didn't know then, what happened to the chain of command? So are we saying that she knew nothing about the order
from a elected official or did she not take command and do what she took an oath to do? Does she have a Radio or was
she off duty at the time and just didn't give a shit? Either way she is 100% at fault! As well as any other Ranking officer,
who was in charge of any task, for not doing what they took a sworn oath to do. There is no excuse! Please do what you
can do as a city council member and push this issue as far as your powers can push! The city of Portmouth was an open
battlefield last night that, put every citizen in the area at risk, rather they are a resident , commuter or a tourist. The
actions of our PPD, put everyone at risk. So what happens the next time an event takes place, next week or next year.
Should we avoid those events in the City of Portsmouth? Should we avoid the Restaurant's, the museums, the
Marina's? Because we fear that the PPD will not be there to protect us. Maybe next time a talking parrat will tell the
police to back down and the TOP COP will say ok! (Sarcasm)
From: George Carenbauer <carenbauer@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2020 3:49 PM
To: mayor@portsmouthva.gov; moodyw@portsmouthva.gov; psomase@portsmouthva.gov;
clarkn@portsmouthva.gov; lucasberkel@portsmouthva.gov;
battlep@portsmouthva.gov; glovers@portsmouthva.gov
Cc: ana.ley@pilotonline.com; gregory.schneider@washpost.com; john.kelly@washpost.com;
teo.armus@washpost.com; joe.davidson@washpost.com;
patricia.sullivan@washpost.com
Subject: Telling the full history of Portsmouth and slavery
Attachments: +++AP_SignedLetterToNorthamEtAl13January2020.pdf;
A_AP_NYTimesAbolitionOfSlaveryInVirginia11March1864 copy.pdf;
B_AP_ExcerptJuliaWilburDiary11March1864.pdf; AP_Constitutional Convention, Virginia
(1864).pdf; AP_LeRoyGriffinEdwardsBiographyDictionary of VirginiaBiography.pdf; I2
_AP_PhotoLeroyEdwards.jpg; I3_AP_TombstoneLeroyEdwards.pdf; H3
_AP_SlavesFreedBy1864Constitution.pdf; Restored and Vindicated -- The Virginia
Constitution of 1864.docx
Dear Mayor and Members of Portsmouth City Council:
As you deliberate what action to take about the Confederate statue in downtown Portsmouth, including a
proposal to relocate it to Cedar Grove Cemetery, you should be aware that a principal figure in the history of
Portsmouth -- and all of Virginia -- is buried in the cemetery, but has been almost totally forgotten.
Leroy Griffin Edwards was president of the Constitutional Convention of 1864 that amended the Virginia
Constitution to abolish slavery in the state. As a direct result of the amended Constitution, about 10,000
enslaved persons in the immediate area of Portsmouth were directly and legally emancipated. This was
necessary because the Emancipation Proclamation specifically exempted areas of the state that were under
Federal control, including Portsmouth and the surrounding area.
The Constitutional Convention was called by the Restored Government of Virginia, which was the state
government loyal to the Union and recognized by President Lincoln as the legitimate government of the whole
state. For the last 2 years of Civil War it was headquartered in the "temporary capital" of Alexandria, where the
convention met. In addition to amending the state Constitution in 1864 to abolish slavery, the Restored
Government voted a year later to ratify the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and its vote is the one that
counted as it was considered the legal government of the state.
When the Convention voted to amend the state Constitution in March 1864, the New York Times reported that
there was a 100 gun salute and the ringing of bells throughout Alexandria. Julia Wilbur, a relief worker at a
local hospital, wrote in her diary that "many hearts beating under dark skins rejoiced as never before."
So, as you pursue how to react to memorials to the Confederacy, please acknowledge the role of loyal
Virginians in abolishing the stain of slavery. Leroy Edwards is not only an important figure in Virginia history,
but an interesting one as well. Even though he had been a slaveholder himself as recently as 1860, and had 3
sons serving in the Confederate army, he voted at the height of the Civil War to abolish slavery immediately
and forever. As former Governor Doug Wilder recently admonished: just tell "the damn truth in all our history
about what has happened for the 400 years black people have been here!”
I am enclosing the following documents to confirm the validity of this message, and have several others if you
are interested. Attached are:
* Letter to Governor Northam and others explaining matters in full
* New York Times, March 11, 1864 "Abolition of Slavery in Virginia"
* Excerpt, Diary of Julia Wilbur, March 11, 1864
* Library of Virginia: "Constitutional Convention of 1864"
* Biography of Leroy Griffin Edwards, Dictionary of Virginia
* Photo of Leroy G Edwards
* Tombstone of Leroy G. Edwards, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth
* Document showing number of enslaved persons in areas of Virginia immediately affected by abolition of
slavery in Constitution of 1864
* "Restored and Vindicated: The Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1864" by historian Sara B. Bears,
published in the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, April 1, 2014.
Thanks for your consideration during this difficult and challenging time, which we hope will lead to positive
change and full equality for the descendants of enslaved persons in Virginia and the rest of our nation.
George Carenbauer
Washington, DC
304-549-9698
From: Lee Evans <catmanic4@yahoo.com>
To: Moody William
Subject: Fw: offical ?
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To: "wmoody12@cox.net" <wmoody12@cox.net>; "wmoody12@cox.net" <wmoody12@cox.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2020, 09:27:05 PM EDT
Subject: offical ?
so the last I heard. was the stand down order came from a still ''unknown''
elected official. so if the chief didn't get it from the manager where did
it come from? the sheriff? mayor or councilman? either one or more
people are lying or don't know the chain of command. It also has the
stink of a certain senator all over it. this mystery needs to be solved
I know there are many others who are just as pissed off. please reply..thanks
From: Kevin McGee <1031mike@cox.net>
To: mayor@portsmouthva.gov; moodyw@portsmouthva.gov; psimase@portsmouthva.gov;
clarkn@portsmouthva.gov; lucas-burke@portsmouthva.gov;
battlep@portsmouthva.gov; glovers@portsmouthva.gov; pattonl@portsmouthva.gov
Subject: Sen. Lucas statemnts regarding Chief Greene
To the Honorable Mayor, Members of City Council, and City Manager,
My name is Kevin McGee. I have been a proud and dedicated Portsmouth Police Officer for 16 years, the last 7
of which I have had the honor of serving as a Police Sergeant. I am writing to you regarding the recent report of
Senator Lucas calling for the firing of Police Chief Greene. This message is not authorized or approved by
anyone and is my personal opinion as a property owner in, and employee of, the City of Portsmouth.
For anyone to attempt to place blame on Chief Greene or the men and women of the Portsmouth Police
Department or to continue to try to use us as pawns on their political agenda is absolutely disgusting and
offensive.
The blame for the events of June 10th rest squarely on the shoulders of several elected and appointed officials.
Not on us.
I was the first line, front line supervisor on scene for the majority of the events of June 10th 2020, From the
time Senator Lucas and other elected officials made their statements to the participants, until the tragic end
when a man was seriously injured by a falling statue and the crowd was peacefully dispersed.
These events were in the making for many years. These events could have and should have been prevented
years ago. When the events of the last two weeks began to unfold this incident could have and should have been
avoided. Some scaffolding and tarps until a final resolution for that statue could have been worked out would
have done the job. It was easy to see coming. That is not on us.
We were placed in a no-win situation and we did not get put there by Chief Greene, we were put there by
elected officials.
I was there when Senator Lucas gave the protesters the green light to do whatever they wanted to do. I was also
told by the participants that the Commonwealth Attorney told them they would not be prosecuted, and I have no
reason to doubt them. Add to that, some of the first people over the fence defacing the monument were the
attorneys of the Portsmouth Public Defender’s office.
When the damage shifted from spray paint to sledgehammers Senator Lucas did not ask them to stop. The
commonwealth attorney did not step in and clarify her opinion. The public defenders did not advise anyone they
were in the wrong. No. They left after they lit the fuse and they had their photo op. That is not on us.
A significant number of protesters that were exercising their first amendment rights were also exercising their
second amendment rights along with several counter protesters. By my estimate there were 150 people and
there were at least 40 armed civilians on that block. There were five of us.
Over the last few months, and the last two weeks particularly our officers have been stretched to the breaking
point. They are physically and mentally exhausted, yet they keep showing up and maintaining their
professionalism protecting and serving not only the citizens of Portsmouth but the people of the entire region.
Over the last two weeks police officers across the nation have been ambushed and murdered. Over the last two
weeks a number of police officers across the nation, not involved with the murder of George Floyd, have been
suspended, fired, and charged with crimes without due process and without investigations simply for doing their
jobs when they have been thrust into volatile situations not of their making. I do not know for sure if the
Commonwealth Attorney told the protesters she would not prosecute them or not, but I have a pretty good idea.
I also have a pretty good idea what would happen had one police officer used force to attempt to stop the
protesters and what the reaction of some of the elected officials including the Commonwealth Attorney would
have been if we attempted to intervene.
When the events of June 10th began to unfold, it was my day off. We knew there was an event planned but it
was for much later in the evening than it actually unfolded, and preparations were underway that thankfully did
not include me. Unfortunately, things changed quickly, and I got a phone call asking if I could come in to help
and I did without hesitation, just like many others. My drive in was unlike no other in my experience. After
seeing the events locally and nationally over the last two weeks I had a sense of dread like never before in my
career. There was no doubt this would be an ugly situation for everyone, the question was just how bad it was
going to be and how widespread the damage would become. I expected the worst. I expected I would be injured.
The only thing I was actually afraid of was persecution and prosecution for doing my job. I came anyway. We
all came anyway.
There were a few heated moments between protesters and counter protesters which were resolved peacefully by
the men and women of our Police Department and with the help of members of the community. Tension
between protesters and Police was unexpectedly almost non-existent. There was no damage beyond some stone
and some paint on the street. Had we engaged in direct action to stop or arrest protesters after the actions and
words of the elected officials and public figures involved there would have been injures. There would have been
widespread property damage. And we would be still be vilified simply for doing our job.
Before I was a police officer I was a firefighter. Occasionally you have to let a house burn in order to save the
ones on either side or because collapse is imminent, and firefighters would be injured or killed by going inside.
That is what happened here. There was no reason to send anybody into a lost cause. Those images and that
outcome would have been far worse.
Tragically a man was critically injured by a falling statue. The first to render aid were an off-duty Portsmouth
Firefighter-Paramedic and a Portsmouth Police Officer (former EMT) and a few others I do not yet know the
identity of. That man was then evacuated to a waiting ambulance by members of the Portsmouth SWAT team
and SWAT Medics. They all want nothing less than his full recovery, and they will all carry the trauma of
seeing his injuries and trying to help him for the rest of their lives, along with the hundreds of other people they
have worked to save over their careers.
After this horrific injury Chief Greene was able to come together with the organizers of this event and shut it
down peacefully shortly before a group of armed counter protesters was rumored to be arriving and before
direct action to remove the protesters was about to commence.
Despite what anyone may say and regardless of political or ideological affiliations Chief Greene and the
members of the Portsmouth Police Department prevented property damage, saved lives, and put the City of
Portsmouth in a position to make positive change. For a Senator to try to inject any of us into her agenda is
repulsive.
Chief Greene is the only thing holding this department together. Our officers and detectives face roadblocks
both internally and externally that nobody could possibly imagine, but they keep coming to work every day with
the same goal of protecting life and reducing crime.
Chief Greene deserves nothing less than the highest praise and she should be given the resources to continue to
rebuild this Police Department.
If Senator Lucas wants to place blame on anyone for this incident, she should start by looking in the mirror.
Sincerely and respectfully,
Kevin McGee
From: branch7 <branch7@cox.net>
Sent: Friday, June 12, 2020 8:48 AM
To: William Moody
Subject: Thank You
Mr Moody, good morning sir, hope all is well. I wanted to take time to thank you for the stance your taking on
the matter of Our Citys Monument. Its my understanding that Mr Green has passed away and that is trully sad.
It didnt have to happen, wheres the outrage over his injury and death? Sen Lucas has crossed a line insighting a
riot, abusing power and now manslaughter. She should be held accountable and prosecuted. Hopefully the
Virginia State Police and FBI will investigate and see charges are needed. It has also come to my attention that
members of the Public Defenders Office where there and participating in the vandalism early on. Known are,
Brenda Spry, Alex Stevens and a young lady only known as Meridith. These are city employees ars they not?
Defacing Public Property? They are seen on video and in a group photo with the defaced monument behind
them. These where seen on a facebbok page through Anderson and Associates, lawyers out of VB. They are
also spearheading a recall of Senator Lucas. I have contacted the Virginia Bar Association about this, that they
should be disbarred and charged criminally.
After watching the Council Meeting last night it seems there is a divide in our City Council and I hope you will
stay in the fight to right the wrongs done here.
Thank you for your time
Chris Branch
Portsmouth Resident
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

To: branch7
Subject: Re: Thank You
Thank you Chris!

Sent: Friday, June 12, 2020 8:47:58 AM
Subject: Thank You
Mr Moody, good morning sir, hope all is well. I wanted to take time to thank you for the stance your taking on
the matter of Our Citys Monument. Its my understanding that Mr Green has passed away and that is trully sad.
It didnt have to happen, wheres the outrage over his injury and death? Sen Lucas has crossed a line insighting a
riot, abusing power and now manslaughter. She should be held accountable and prosecuted. Hopefully the
Virginia State Police and FBI will investigate and see charges are needed. It has also come to my attention that
members of the Public Defenders Office where there and participating in the vandalism early on. Known are,
Brenda Spry, Alex Stevens and a young lady only known as Meridith. These are city employees ars they not?
Defacing Public Property? They are seen on video and in a group photo with the defaced monument behind
them. These where seen on a facebbok page through Anderson and Associates, lawyers out of VB. They are
also spearheading a recall of Senator Lucas. I have contacted the Virginia Bar Association about this, that they
should be disbarred and charged criminally.
After watching the Council Meeting last night it seems there is a divide in our City Council and I hope you will
stay in the fight to right the wrongs done here.
Thank you for your time
Chris Branch
Portsmouth Resident

Sent: Friday, June 12, 2020 6:30 PM
To: joyce hansen
Subject: Re: Misinformation
It was her mother Senator Lucas.
From: joyce hansen <creercrk@hotmail.com>

Sent: Friday, June 12, 2020 6:07:43 PM
Subject: Misinformation
Please excuse my misinformation. I thought it was city councilman Lucas that incited the riot.
Sent from my iPhone
To: Moody, William
Yes, channel 10 said there was a petition to have her removed from office for inciting a riot. Do you know
where that could be found?
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 12, 2020, at 6:30 PM, Moody, William <moodyw@portsmouthva.gov> wrote:

Sent from my iPhone
To: joyce hansen
Joyce, I don't know where the location are but if I run across the locations I will let you know.

Yes, channel 10 said there was a petition to have her removed from office for inciting a riot. Do you know
where that could be found?
Sent from my iPhone

Sent from my iPhone
To: Moody, William
Thank you
Sent from my iPhone
Joyce, I don't know where the location are but if I run across the locations I will let you know.

Yes, channel 10 said there was a petition to have her removed from office for inciting a riot. Do
you know where that could be found?
Sent from my iPhone

Please excuse my misinformation. I thought it was city councilman Lucas that incited the
riot.
Sent from my iPhone
Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2020 5:54 PM
To: C Thompson
Subject: Re: Our City
Thank you for your thoughts on the recent disturbing events in Portsmouth. I am disturbed by what is
happening in our City, State, and Country. When we begin to ignore the enforcement of our laws then no
person or person's property is safe. What we witnessed in the destruction of the Confederate Monument that
was errected to honor those who died from Portsmouth and Norfolk County in the Civil War was lawlessness.
Our police who were present were illegally told to stand down by Senator Lucas who had no authority do do
so. I am hoping the State Police and FBI investigations will lead to bringing to justice those who organized and
participated in the vandalism that took place. Thank you again for your email and I am also praying for our City,
State, and Country.
Bill Moody, Jr.
From: C Thompson <thompsonclady@gmail.com>

Subject: Our City
Dear Mr. Moody, we are the Thompson family. Residents of Portsmouth for nearly 24 years.
I must say with a heavy heart, waking up on the next morning after our monument was destroyed and a
protestor hurt, I AM ASHAMED TO CALL MYSELF A RESIDENT OF PORTSMOUTH.
Heavy heart and embarrassment from the actions of one of our elected officials, LUCAS.
I can no longer come to the waterfront for a meal and walk our dog and see the destruction allowed to be carried
on that night by such thugs. No longer feel safe.
Its disgraceful.
Pray for our nation Mr.Moody as I am.
Sincerely.
C.Thompson
From: William Foley <william.foley13@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2020 7:11 AM
Subject: Statue down Portsmouth
Councilman Moody I totally agree with you the people of Portsmouth should vote on if the statue should be
moved or not. It was totally wrong that the Police did not stop the people from damaging the statue. If State
Senator Lucas told the Police not do anything and she didn't care what the City Council says then she definitely
should be recalled. I also think the Mayor should resign now for telling the Police to do nothing. What kind of
Mayor stands by and just watches people Riot. I guess if I don't like him or Lucas it does not give me the right
to vandalize their property. The Police Chief needs to say in public who the elected official was that told her not
to have the Police do anything to stop the Riot.The man that got seriously injured will I am sure sue the city, so
by not doing anything it will wind up coasting the city big time. Look the blacks are here to stay and we all need
to get a long and they need to be treatet as fair as white people. But we have a morjority of black people on city
Council and some of them are I feel are racists and it was definitely that way in the past. The Councilman that is
running for Mayor was right there with Lucas when this wholr riot started, and the Police Chief had not right to
allow the two NWACP men to go over the fence and then get arrested they were the ones I feel started this
whole thing and the Police Chief wasn't smart enough to see what was going to happen. We seem to have a
bunch of misfits running the city and a Elected State Senator right there with them. I am glad you stay on the
Council and thank you for letting me tell you how I feel about this issue.
To: William Foley
Subject: Re: Statue down Portsmouth
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Mr. Foley. Let's hope voters will deal with those who feel it's okay to
destroy our Country's history.
From: William Foley <william.foley13@gmail.com>

Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2020 7:11:19 AM
Subject: Statue down Portsmouth
Councilman Moody I totally agree with you the people of Portsmouth should vote on if the statue should be
moved or not. It was totally wrong that the Police did not stop the people from damaging the statue. If State
Senator Lucas told the Police not do anything and she didn't care what the City Council says then she definitely
should be recalled. I also think the Mayor should resign now for telling the Police to do nothing. What kind of
Mayor stands by and just watches people Riot. I guess if I don't like him or Lucas it does not give me the right
to vandalize their property. The Police Chief needs to say in public who the elected official was that told her not
to have the Police do anything to stop the Riot.The man that got seriously injured will I am sure sue the city, so
by not doing anything it will wind up coasting the city big time. Look the blacks are here to stay and we all need
to get a long and they need to be treatet as fair as white people. But we have a morjority of black people on city
Council and some of them are I feel are racists and it was definitely that way in the past. The Councilman that is
running for Mayor was right there with Lucas when this wholr riot started, and the Police Chief had not right to
allow the two NWACP men to go over the fence and then get arrested they were the ones I feel started this
whole thing and the Police Chief wasn't smart enough to see what was going to happen. We seem to have a
bunch of misfits running the city and a Elected State Senator right there with them. I am glad you stay on the
Council and thank you for letting me tell you how I feel about this issue.
From: White, Debra - City Clerk <WhiteD@portsmouthva.gov>
Paul; Clark,Nathan
Subject: Fwd: Call for Policy of the Portsmouth Police Department
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "LucasBurke, Lisa" <lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov>

Date: June 14, 2020 at 8:29:40 AM EDT
Cc: "Patton, Dr. L. Pettis" <pattonl@portsmouthva.gov>, "Ashby, Solomon"
<ashbys@portsmouthva.gov>, "White, Debra - City Clerk" <WhiteD@portsmouthva.gov>,
"Butt, Holt" <butth@portsmouthva.gov>
Subject: Call for Policy of the Portsmouth Police Department
Good Morning Council Colleagues and Staff,
As I conclude a fun-filled girlfriend’s get-away weekend, I have awakened with

a vision to proceed with action.
There has been a mad stir in our community involving that of my State Senator,
L. Louise Lucas, President Pro-Temp-ore of the Virginia Senate regarding her
involvement in causing protestors to turn from that to vandalism. If those of us
who have an inch of faith will be honest and acknowledge that Senator Lucas’
main purpose for being at the site of the monument protest was to ensure that
NO PROTESTOR would be arrested for their right to protest. When the protest
turned to vandalism, our Portsmouth Police Department had a responsibility to
do their job.
While there has been no discussion on the requests to Defund the Police in
Portsmouth, it has now been encumbered upon me to ask for the police policy
as it results to persons who commit crimes, such as property destruction and
vandalism, as well as policy when dealing with persons to whom they have in
apprehension and custody.
While we do not manage police officers nor the Chief of Police; however, given
the recent offenses that have shocked the nation, I feel that this very urgent
request is neither unreasonable nor out of line. My citizens are counting on me
to not be silent in these unprecedented times of systemic racism when it comes
to policing and black lives.
Silence is consent and I am no longer silent. This is also my acknowledgment

that I am no longer interested in spending any additional funding on a fence to
cover the confederate monument and find whatever measures we have to
petition the Governor to remove the monument immediately! I know that you
all have heard that their is a state-wide petition (18th Senatorial District) that is
now being circulated to re-call our State Senator, and I’m sure that you’re also
aware that they will be a rally of prominent African American Leadership on
June 19th (Juneteenth) to stand with Senator Lucas and come against re-call;
which we all know will not prevail! We do not need a race ware in Portsmouth,
and we must act pro-actively NOW.
I am sure that this request may require a closed meeting, and I stand ready to
proceed on this action at our earliest convenience this week and hopefully AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Enjoy your Sunday and I look forward to a response later today or tomorrow.
Lisa L. Lucas-Burke, Vice Mayor “Your Voice for Effective Government"
Liaison Appointments:
Portsmouth Planning Commission; Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority;

Portsmouth School Board; Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads; Regional
Broadband Steering Committee
Sent from my iPad

To: Rowe, John; LucasBurke, Lisa; Psimas, Elizabeth; Clark, Nathan; Battle, Paul; White, Debra
- City Clerk
Subject: Re: Call for Policy of the Portsmouth Police Department
I thought we had a 7-0 consensus to fund the fence? It's my understanding that the fence will be going up
Tuesday. I am requesting a clarification.

To: Rowe, John <rowejl@portsmouthva.gov>; LucasBurke, Lisa <lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov>; Moody, William
<moodyw@portsmouthva.gov>; Psimas, Elizabeth <psimase@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan
<clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>; Battle, Paul <battlep@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan <clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>
Sent from my iPhone

<ashbys@portsmouthva.gov>, "White, Debra - City Clerk" <WhiteD@portsmouthva.gov>,
"Butt, Holt" <butth@portsmouthva.gov>
As I conclude a fun-filled girlfriend’s get-away weekend, I have awakened with

a vision to proceed with action.
There has been a mad stir in our community involving that of my State Senator,
L. Louise Lucas, President Pro-Temp-ore of the Virginia Senate regarding her
involvement in causing protestors to turn from that to vandalism. If those of us
who have an inch of faith will be honest and acknowledge that Senator Lucas’
main purpose for being at the site of the monument protest was to ensure that
NO PROTESTOR would be arrested for their right to protest. When the protest
turned to vandalism, our Portsmouth Police Department had a responsibility to
do their job.
While there has been no discussion on the requests to Defund the Police in
Portsmouth, it has now been encumbered upon me to ask for the police policy
as it results to persons who commit crimes, such as property destruction and
vandalism, as well as policy when dealing with persons to whom they have in
While we do not manage police officers nor the Chief of Police; however, given
the recent offenses that have shocked the nation, I feel that this very urgent
request is neither unreasonable nor out of line. My citizens are counting on me
to not be silent in these unprecedented times of systemic racism when it comes
to policing and black lives.
Silence is consent and I am no longer silent. This is also my acknowledgment

that I am no longer interested in spending any additional funding on a fence to
cover the confederate monument and find whatever measures we have to
petition the Governor to remove the monument immediately! I know that you
all have heard that their is a state-wide petition (18th Senatorial District) that is
now being circulated to re-call our State Senator, and I’m sure that you’re also
aware that they will be a rally of prominent African American Leadership on
June 19th (Juneteenth) to stand with Senator Lucas and come against re-call;
which we all know will not prevail! We do not need a race ware in Portsmouth,
and we must act pro-actively NOW.
I am sure that this request may require a closed meeting, and I stand ready to
proceed on this action at our earliest convenience this week and hopefully AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Enjoy your Sunday and I look forward to a response later today or tomorrow.

Sent from my iPad

From: LucasBurke, Lisa <lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov>
Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2020 11:29 PM
To: Moody, William
Cc: Rowe, John; Psimas, Elizabeth; Clark, Nathan; Battle, Paul; White, Debra - City Clerk
Councilman Moody,
While I am against spending any more money on that monument,, I know that I may not have the votes to block
this request; but wanted to go on record as such.
I am not as concerned on whether the fence is erected on Tuesday, as I am with our review of the Police
Policy. As I’ve learned today, the Chief of Police has used her position to demand that officers show up at a
rally in support of her and an event to re-call Senator Lucas. This is totally out of line and unprofessional.
Some officers stated that they were sent text messages by their supervisors and were intimidated by the request
that it was mandatory they attend. Some also mentioned that they were promised to be paid overtime to attend
this event after hours.
Dr. Patton, I need an investigation into this matter and a follow up on the outcome!
I saw the photo of supporters who were present for the rally and see where this is headed in the interim, until we
move to the next level.
Portsmouth Planning Commission; Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority; Portsmouth

School Board; Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads; Regional Broadband Steering Committee
Sent from my iPad
On Jun 14, 2020, at 9:06 AM, Moody, William <moodyw@portsmouthva.gov> wrote:
I thought we had a 7-0 consensus to fund the fence? It's my understanding that the fence will
be going up Tuesday. I am requesting a clarification.

To: Rowe, John <rowejl@portsmouthva.gov>; LucasBurke, Lisa <lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov>;
Moody, William <moodyw@portsmouthva.gov>; Psimas, Elizabeth <psimase@portsmouthva.gov>;
Clark, Nathan <clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>; Battle, Paul <battlep@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan
<clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>
Sent from my iPhone

<ashbys@portsmouthva.gov>, "White, Debra - City Clerk"
<WhiteD@portsmouthva.gov>, "Butt, Holt" <butth@portsmouthva.gov>
As I conclude a fun-filled girlfriend’s get-away weekend, I have

awakened with a vision to proceed with action.
There has been a mad stir in our community involving that of my

State Senator, L. Louise Lucas, President Pro-Temp-ore of the
Virginia Senate regarding her involvement in causing protestors to
turn from that to vandalism. If those of us who have an inch of
faith will be honest and acknowledge that Senator Lucas’ main
purpose for being at the site of the monument protest was to ensure
that NO PROTESTOR would be arrested for their right to
protest. When the protest turned to vandalism, our Portsmouth
Police Department had a responsibility to do their job.
While there has been no discussion on the requests to Defund the

Police in Portsmouth, it has now been encumbered upon me to
ask for the police policy as it results to persons who commit crimes,
such as property destruction and vandalism, as well as policy when
dealing with persons to whom they have in apprehension and
custody.
While we do not manage police officers nor the Chief of Police;

however, given the recent offenses that have shocked the nation, I
feel that this very urgent request is neither unreasonable nor out of
line. My citizens are counting on me to not be silent in these
unprecedented times of systemic racism when it comes to policing
and black lives.
Silence is consent and I am no longer silent. This is also my
acknowledgment that I am no longer interested in spending any
additional funding on a fence to cover the confederate monument
and find whatever measures we have to petition the Governor to
remove the monument immediately! I know that you all have
heard that their is a state-wide petition (18th Senatorial District)
that is now being circulated to re-call our State Senator, and I’m
sure that you’re also aware that they will be a rally of prominent
African American Leadership on June 19th (Juneteenth) to stand
with Senator Lucas and come against re-call; which we all know
will not prevail! We do not need a race ware in Portsmouth, and we
must act pro-actively NOW.
I am sure that this request may require a closed meeting, and I stand
ready to proceed on this action at our earliest convenience this week
and hopefully AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Enjoy your Sunday and I look forward to a response later today or

tomorrow.
Portsmouth Planning Commission; Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing

Authority; Portsmouth School Board; Cultural Alliance of Greater
Hampton Roads; Regional Broadband Steering Committee
Sent from my iPad

Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 5:58 AM
To: LucasBurke, Lisa
Vice Mayor Lisa Lucas Burke
I attended the function at City Park. A tremendous crowd came out to support Chief Greene. There was no
mention of recalling Sen Lucas by the few that spoke. I will not support wasting time, money, and resources on
investigating rally of support of the Chief. Unlike recent large gatherings there were no injuries or damages to
property and the only things taken were photos.
Bill Moody, Jr.

Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2020 11:28:31 PM
Cc: Rowe, John <rowejl@portsmouthva.gov>; Psimas, Elizabeth <psimase@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan
<clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>; Battle, Paul <battlep@portsmouthva.gov>; White, Debra - City Clerk
<WhiteD@portsmouthva.gov>
Councilman Moody,
While I am against spending any more money on that monument,, I know that I may not have the votes to block
this request; but wanted to go on record as such.
I am not as concerned on whether the fence is erected on Tuesday, as I am with our review of the Police
Policy. As I’ve learned today, the Chief of Police has used her position to demand that officers show up at a
rally in support of her and an event to re-call Senator Lucas. This is totally out of line and unprofessional.
Some officers stated that they were sent text messages by their supervisors and were intimidated by the request
that it was mandatory they attend. Some also mentioned that they were promised to be paid overtime to attend
this event after hours.
I saw the photo of supporters who were present for the rally and see where this is headed in the interim, until we
move to the next level.

Sent from my iPad
I thought we had a 7-0 consensus to fund the fence? It's my understanding that the fence will
be going up Tuesday. I am requesting a clarification.

To: Rowe, John <rowejl@portsmouthva.gov>; LucasBurke, Lisa <lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov>;
Moody, William <moodyw@portsmouthva.gov>; Psimas, Elizabeth <psimase@portsmouthva.gov>;
Clark, Nathan <clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>; Battle, Paul <battlep@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan
Sent from my iPhone

<ashbys@portsmouthva.gov>, "White, Debra - City Clerk"
<WhiteD@portsmouthva.gov>, "Butt, Holt" <butth@portsmouthva.gov>
As I conclude a fun-filled girlfriend’s get-away weekend, I have

awakened with a vision to proceed with action.
There has been a mad stir in our community involving that of my

State Senator, L. Louise Lucas, President Pro-Temp-ore of the
Virginia Senate regarding her involvement in causing protestors to
turn from that to vandalism. If those of us who have an inch of
faith will be honest and acknowledge that Senator Lucas’ main
purpose for being at the site of the monument protest was to ensure
that NO PROTESTOR would be arrested for their right to
protest. When the protest turned to vandalism, our Portsmouth
Police Department had a responsibility to do their job.
While there has been no discussion on the requests to Defund the
Police in Portsmouth, it has now been encumbered upon me to
ask for the police policy as it results to persons who commit crimes,
such as property destruction and vandalism, as well as policy when
dealing with persons to whom they have in apprehension and
custody.
While we do not manage police officers nor the Chief of Police;

however, given the recent offenses that have shocked the nation, I
feel that this very urgent request is neither unreasonable nor out of
line. My citizens are counting on me to not be silent in these
unprecedented times of systemic racism when it comes to policing
and black lives.
Silence is consent and I am no longer silent. This is also my

acknowledgment that I am no longer interested in spending any
additional funding on a fence to cover the confederate monument
and find whatever measures we have to petition the Governor to
remove the monument immediately! I know that you all have
heard that their is a state-wide petition (18th Senatorial District)
that is now being circulated to re-call our State Senator, and I’m
sure that you’re also aware that they will be a rally of prominent
African American Leadership on June 19th (Juneteenth) to stand
with Senator Lucas and come against re-call; which we all know
will not prevail! We do not need a race ware in Portsmouth, and we
must act pro-actively NOW.
I am sure that this request may require a closed meeting, and I stand
ready to proceed on this action at our earliest convenience this week
and hopefully AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Enjoy your Sunday and I look forward to a response later today or

tomorrow.
Portsmouth Planning Commission; Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing

Authority; Portsmouth School Board; Cultural Alliance of Greater
Hampton Roads; Regional Broadband Steering Committee
Sent from my iPad
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 11:07 AM
To: Moody, William
Dr. Patton, Attorney Ashby and Council Colleagues,
This is the anticipated and expected response from Councilman Moody. I knew that a few would be in
attendance for the fake rally to support Chief Greene, when we all know that it was actually their rally to collect
petitions to re-call Senator Lucas. It is all on the FaceBook social media.
Had Chief Greene not spoken the name of Senator Lucas in her interview as being the one to give her an order
to stand down, we would not be in this conversation. Chief Green needs to come clean with whom she took an
order to stand down, and that is what I would like to uncover. Senator Lucas has a lot of power in Virginia, but
giving orders to a local Chief of Police is not one of them. You all know it, and it’s a shame that you’re
allowing this lie to continue.
This has turned so ugly over a concrete monument that should have been covered up when I requested it less
than a week ago. If there were questions as to the ownership with the Daughters of the Confederate, then why
haven’t we had them pay the city for personal property tax, maintenance and repairs for the past 200 +
years? We’ve had plenty of documentation to show that we’ve been maintaining that structure for year and
could’ve gone with a covering like the other cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
If there is an investigation into Senator Lucas’ position in this current situation, then certainly Chief Green
stands to be investigated as well, because she was the one to bring up the name.
I think many of you preferred me better when I was silent and went along with the status quo; but now that I’ve
been awakened and found my voice, I can be silent no more!

Sent from my iPad

I attended the function at City Park. A tremendous crowd came out to support Chief Greene.
There was no mention of recalling Sen Lucas by the few that spoke. I will not support wasting
time, money, and resources on investigating rally of support of the Chief. Unlike recent large
gatherings there were no injuries or damages to property and the only things taken were photos.
Bill Moody, Jr.

Cc: Rowe, John <rowejl@portsmouthva.gov>; Psimas, Elizabeth <psimase@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark,
Nathan <clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>; Battle, Paul <battlep@portsmouthva.gov>; White, Debra - City
Clerk <WhiteD@portsmouthva.gov>
Councilman Moody,
While I am against spending any more money on that monument,, I know that I may not have the
votes to block this request; but wanted to go on record as such.
I am not as concerned on whether the fence is erected on Tuesday, as I am with our review of the
Police Policy. As I’ve learned today, the Chief of Police has used her position to demand that
officers show up at a rally in support of her and an event to re-call Senator Lucas. This is totally
out of line and unprofessional. Some officers stated that they were sent text messages by their
supervisors and were intimidated by the request that it was mandatory they attend. Some also
mentioned that they were promised to be paid overtime to attend this event after hours.
I saw the photo of supporters who were present for the rally and see where this is headed in the
interim, until we move to the next level.

Sent from my iPad
On Jun 14, 2020, at 9:06 AM, Moody, William <moodyw@portsmouthva.gov>

wrote:
I thought we had a 7-0 consensus to fund the fence? It's my understanding that
the fence will be going up Tuesday. I am requesting a clarification.

To: Rowe, John <rowejl@portsmouthva.gov>; LucasBurke, Lisa
<lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov>; Moody, William <moodyw@portsmouthva.gov>;
Psimas, Elizabeth <psimase@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan
<clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>; Battle, Paul <battlep@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan
Sent from my iPhone

Cc: "Patton, Dr. L. Pettis" <pattonl@portsmouthva.gov>, "Ashby,
Solomon" <ashbys@portsmouthva.gov>, "White, Debra - City
Clerk" <WhiteD@portsmouthva.gov>, "Butt, Holt"
<butth@portsmouthva.gov>
As I conclude a fun-filled girlfriend’s get-away

weekend, I have awakened with a vision to proceed
with action.
There has been a mad stir in our community involving

that of my State Senator, L. Louise Lucas, President
Pro-Temp-ore of the Virginia Senate regarding her
involvement in causing protestors to turn from that to
vandalism. If those of us who have an inch of faith
will be honest and acknowledge that Senator Lucas’
main purpose for being at the site of the monument
protest was to ensure that NO PROTESTOR would be
arrested for their right to protest. When the protest
turned to vandalism, our Portsmouth Police
Department had a responsibility to do their job.
While there has been no discussion on the requests to
Defund the Police in Portsmouth, it has now been
encumbered upon me to ask for the police policy as it
results to persons who commit crimes, such as property
destruction and vandalism, as well as policy when
dealing with persons to whom they have in
While we do not manage police officers nor the Chief

of Police; however, given the recent offenses that have
shocked the nation, I feel that this very urgent request
is neither unreasonable nor out of line. My citizens are
counting on me to not be silent in these unprecedented
times of systemic racism when it comes to policing and
black lives.
Silence is consent and I am no longer silent. This is

also my acknowledgment that I am no longer interested
in spending any additional funding on a fence to cover
the confederate monument and find whatever measures
we have to petition the Governor to remove the
monument immediately! I know that you all have
heard that their is a state-wide petition (18th Senatorial
District) that is now being circulated to re-call our State
Senator, and I’m sure that you’re also aware that they
will be a rally of prominent African American
Leadership on June 19th (Juneteenth) to stand with
Senator Lucas and come against re-call; which we all
know will not prevail! We do not need a race ware in
Portsmouth, and we must act pro-actively NOW.
I am sure that this request may require a closed

meeting, and I stand ready to proceed on this action at
our earliest convenience this week and hopefully AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Enjoy your Sunday and I look forward to a response

later today or tomorrow.
Lisa L. Lucas-Burke, Vice Mayor “Your Voice for Effective

Government"
Portsmouth Planning Commission; Portsmouth

Redevelopment & Housing Authority; Portsmouth School
Board; Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads;
Regional Broadband Steering Committee
Sent from my iPad

Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 10:48 PM
To: Joseph Haskell
Fyi

Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 11:07:03 AM
Cc: Rowe, John <rowejl@portsmouthva.gov>; Psimas, Elizabeth <psimase@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan
<clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>; Battle, Paul <battlep@portsmouthva.gov>; White, Debra - City Clerk
Dr. Patton, Attorney Ashby and Council Colleagues,
This is the anticipated and expected response from Councilman Moody. I knew that a few would be in
attendance for the fake rally to support Chief Greene, when we all know that it was actually their rally to collect
petitions to re-call Senator Lucas. It is all on the FaceBook social media.
Had Chief Greene not spoken the name of Senator Lucas in her interview as being the one to give her an order
to stand down, we would not be in this conversation. Chief Green needs to come clean with whom she took an
order to stand down, and that is what I would like to uncover. Senator Lucas has a lot of power in Virginia, but
giving orders to a local Chief of Police is not one of them. You all know it, and it’s a shame that you’re
allowing this lie to continue.
This has turned so ugly over a concrete monument that should have been covered up when I requested it less
than a week ago. If there were questions as to the ownership with the Daughters of the Confederate, then why
haven’t we had them pay the city for personal property tax, maintenance and repairs for the past 200 +
years? We’ve had plenty of documentation to show that we’ve been maintaining that structure for year and
could’ve gone with a covering like the other cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
If there is an investigation into Senator Lucas’ position in this current situation, then certainly Chief Green
stands to be investigated as well, because she was the one to bring up the name.
I think many of you preferred me better when I was silent and went along with the status quo; but now that I’ve
been awakened and found my voice, I can be silent no more!

Sent from my iPad
I attended the function at City Park. A tremendous crowd came out to support Chief Greene.
There was no mention of recalling Sen Lucas by the few that spoke. I will not support wasting
time, money, and resources on investigating rally of support of the Chief. Unlike recent large
gatherings there were no injuries or damages to property and the only things taken were photos.
Bill Moody, Jr.

Cc: Rowe, John <rowejl@portsmouthva.gov>; Psimas, Elizabeth <psimase@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark,
Nathan <clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>; Battle, Paul <battlep@portsmouthva.gov>; White, Debra - City
Clerk <WhiteD@portsmouthva.gov>
Councilman Moody,
While I am against spending any more money on that monument,, I know that I may not have the
votes to block this request; but wanted to go on record as such.
I am not as concerned on whether the fence is erected on Tuesday, as I am with our review of the
Police Policy. As I’ve learned today, the Chief of Police has used her position to demand that
officers show up at a rally in support of her and an event to re-call Senator Lucas. This is totally
out of line and unprofessional. Some officers stated that they were sent text messages by their
supervisors and were intimidated by the request that it was mandatory they attend. Some also
mentioned that they were promised to be paid overtime to attend this event after hours.
I saw the photo of supporters who were present for the rally and see where this is headed in the
interim, until we move to the next level.

Sent from my iPad
On Jun 14, 2020, at 9:06 AM, Moody, William <moodyw@portsmouthva.gov>

wrote:
I thought we had a 7-0 consensus to fund the fence? It's my understanding that
the fence will be going up Tuesday. I am requesting a clarification.

<lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov>; Moody, William <moodyw@portsmouthva.gov>;
Psimas, Elizabeth <psimase@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan
<clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>; Battle, Paul <battlep@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan
Sent from my iPhone

Cc: "Patton, Dr. L. Pettis" <pattonl@portsmouthva.gov>, "Ashby,
Solomon" <ashbys@portsmouthva.gov>, "White, Debra - City
Clerk" <WhiteD@portsmouthva.gov>, "Butt, Holt"
<butth@portsmouthva.gov>
As I conclude a fun-filled girlfriend’s get-away

weekend, I have awakened with a vision to proceed
with action.
There has been a mad stir in our community involving

that of my State Senator, L. Louise Lucas, President
Pro-Temp-ore of the Virginia Senate regarding her
involvement in causing protestors to turn from that to
vandalism. If those of us who have an inch of faith
will be honest and acknowledge that Senator Lucas’
main purpose for being at the site of the monument
protest was to ensure that NO PROTESTOR would be
arrested for their right to protest. When the protest
turned to vandalism, our Portsmouth Police
Department had a responsibility to do their job.
While there has been no discussion on the requests to

Defund the Police in Portsmouth, it has now been
encumbered upon me to ask for the police policy as it
results to persons who commit crimes, such as property
destruction and vandalism, as well as policy when
dealing with persons to whom they have in
While we do not manage police officers nor the Chief

of Police; however, given the recent offenses that have
shocked the nation, I feel that this very urgent request
is neither unreasonable nor out of line. My citizens are
counting on me to not be silent in these unprecedented
times of systemic racism when it comes to policing and
black lives.
Silence is consent and I am no longer silent. This is

also my acknowledgment that I am no longer interested
in spending any additional funding on a fence to cover
the confederate monument and find whatever measures
we have to petition the Governor to remove the
monument immediately! I know that you all have
heard that their is a state-wide petition (18th Senatorial
District) that is now being circulated to re-call our State
Senator, and I’m sure that you’re also aware that they
will be a rally of prominent African American
Leadership on June 19th (Juneteenth) to stand with
Senator Lucas and come against re-call; which we all
know will not prevail! We do not need a race ware in
Portsmouth, and we must act pro-actively NOW.
I am sure that this request may require a closed

meeting, and I stand ready to proceed on this action at
our earliest convenience this week and hopefully AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Enjoy your Sunday and I look forward to a response
later today or tomorrow.
Lisa L. Lucas-Burke, Vice Mayor “Your Voice for Effective

Government"
Portsmouth Planning Commission; Portsmouth

Redevelopment & Housing Authority; Portsmouth School
Board; Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads;
Regional Broadband Steering Committee
Sent from my iPad

From: Patton, Dr. L. Pettis <pattonl@portsmouthva.gov>
To: Battle, Paul; Clark, Nathan; Glover, Shannon; LucasBurke, Lisa; Mayor; Moody, William;
Psimas, Elizabeth
Cc: White, Debra - City Clerk; Ashby, Solomon
Subject: Juneteenth Celebrations
Mayor, Vice Mayor and Members of City Council,
This email is to apprise you of several activities taking place in the city this Friday, June 19, Juneteenth. As you
are aware, the city of Portsmouth is aligned with Governor Northam’s phased reopening plan; therefore, these
events are city-sponsored.
At 4–6 p.m., Castaway Productions will host Juneteenth…“A Celebration of Freedom & Day of
Remembrance” at Portsmouth Festival Park.
The organizers are encouraging attendees to wear a mask and bring a chair. The event will include speeches
and other information relative to the significance of Juneteenth.
At 5–6 p.m., The Martin Luther King, Jr. The steering committee presents “NOT THIS TIME: REMOVE
THE STAIN…I Stand with Senator Lucas” press conference.
Portsmouth City Hall Plaza.
At 6–8 p.m., The Portsmouth Branch of NAACP will host a peaceful protest, “A Justice Rally” event at the
corner of High and Court Streets. This event will include speeches and a rallying cry for justice.
Portsmouth Police will have a presence to ensure safety, security, and a pedestrian-friendly environment.
Dr. L. Pettis Patton, City Manager

801 Crawford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704-3822
Office: (757) 393-8641
Email: pattonl@portsmouthva.gov
From: Chris Evans <chris@face.net>
To: chris@face.net
Subject: FW: Please forward! Presenting a compelling case for Biblical worldview education.
Attachments: Leaders' Summit Flyer.pdf
Dear FACE friends,
We are excited to present our Leader’s Summit in a week. Thank you for assisting us to get the word out. Below is the
marketing email to forward and a pdf of the same is attached.
You are cordially invited to a reception immediately following the Summit at 3:00 p.m. Senator Amanda Chase will be
joining us at the end of the conference and for the reception. She will address those in attendance and there will be
opportunity for questions and answers.
We hope that you will join us.
Questions? Call 757-488-6601 or reply to this email.
For liberty,
Max Lyons
Chris Evans
Presenting a compelling case for Biblical worldview education within
the Church, home and community.
For Church, Business and Professional Leaders

June 25 from 9am-3pm
To give children a good education in manners, arts and science, is

important; to give them a religious education is indispensable and an
immense responsibility rests on parents and guardians who neglect these
duties.
Noah Webster, American Dictionary of the English Language, 1828
In this FREE Leaders’ Summit, Dr. Max Lyons and Dr. Carole Adams
of the Foundation for American Christian Education (FACE) and Mr. Dan
Smithwick of the Nehemiah Institute will present a compelling case for
Biblical worldview education within the Church and in the community.
They will be introducing practical steps which pastors can take to restore
their legacy as principal educators of their flocks by equipping parents
with the knowledge and skills needed to educate and disciple their own
children.
Reclaim85 Plan will be presented revealing practical strategies for

churches to assist in reclaiming the approximately 85% of our Christian
children who are in government schools. Churches will become Biblical
worldview centers in their communities for the purpose of assisting
parents in equipping their children with a Biblical worldview, thus
rescuing them from the cultural Marxist lies that pervade education today.
They will also present the case for Biblical worldview education in all
settings including the home, church, school, university and in business. A
summit is the highest point. We will be taking the highest position on
education: What the Word of God teaches and what we should follow!
This Leaders’ Summit will answer the following questions:
1. What is a Biblical worldview, and why is it essential for ensuring

the future stability of our nation? What is the Biblical worldview IQ
of Christians in America today and why does this matter?
2. What does the Bible say about parents' role in the education of their
children?
3. How has American education changed since the first permanent
English settlement at Jamestown in 1607 (413 years ago)?
4. Does education today result in a Biblical understanding of
Government, Economics, Education, Sociology, and Religion?
5. How has secular-based government education today contributed to
moral and spiritual decay, and brought us to the brink of absolute
despotism?
6. Why is a Biblical worldview so important to the preservation of
liberty, and how does it inoculate the civil society against tyranny?
7. How can pastors, youth leaders, Christian education directors and
Sunday school teachers inculcate a Biblical worldview in the hearts
and minds of children and adult church members?
8. Why must all business and professional services operate from a
Biblical worldview perspective?
All attendees will receive ($52 value):
1. A free copy of a new publication from Nehemiah Institute, Political

Correctness: A Deceptive and Dangerous Worldview.
2. A free copy of the book, Sons and Daughters Walking in the Truth,
which explains what the Bible teaches concerning the education of
children.
3. A free worldview analysis taken in advance of the event. Access
codes will be returned with registration and worldview analysis
must be completed by June 17th. Results will be returned at the
Summit.
4. A complimentary lunch will be served!
Please join us on June 25 for a day of strategizing on how we can

rescue our precious children and restore our nation, to the land of
Christian liberty.
Online and on Campus: The Leaders' Summit will be held on campus at

the Foundation for American Christian Education. Click here for
directions. The event will also be held online. You will receive a link to
live stream upon registration.
The event is FREE, but you will need to register to attend. Contact Decie
at 757-488-6601 or email Decie@FACE.net, or for more information,
contact Max Lyons at Max@FACE.net, or Chris Evans at
Chris@FACE.net.
This crucial Summit is brought to you by The Foundation for American

Christian Education, Nehemiah Institute, Virginia Christian Alliance. and
Christian Rights Ministries.
Share this event on Facebook
Resolute in teaching Biblical principles that sustain liberty

4225 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
800-352-3223 | FACE.net
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This message was sent to Max@face.net from info1828@face.net
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To: Chris Evans
Subject: Re: Please forward! Presenting a compelling case for Biblical worldview education.
Thanks Chris!
From: Chris Evans <chris@face.net>

To: chris@face.net <chris@face.net>
Subject: FW: Please forward! Presenting a compelling case for Biblical worldview education.
Dear FACE friends,
We are excited to present our Leader’s Summit in a week. Thank you for assisting us to get the word out. Below is the
marketing email to forward and a pdf of the same is attached.
You are cordially invited to a reception immediately following the Summit at 3:00 p.m. Senator Amanda Chase will be
joining us at the end of the conference and for the reception. She will address those in attendance and there will be
opportunity for questions and answers.
We hope that you will join us.
Questions? Call 757-488-6601 or reply to this email.
For liberty,
Max Lyons
Chris Evans
Presenting a compelling case for Biblical worldview education within
the Church, home and community.
For Church, Business and Professional Leaders

June 25 from 9am-3pm
To give children a good education in manners, arts and science, is

important; to give them a religious education is indispensable and an
immense responsibility rests on parents and guardians who neglect these
duties.
Noah Webster, American Dictionary of the English Language, 1828
In this FREE Leaders’ Summit, Dr. Max Lyons and Dr. Carole Adams
of the Foundation for American Christian Education (FACE) and Mr. Dan
Smithwick of the Nehemiah Institute will present a compelling case for
Biblical worldview education within the Church and in the community.
They will be introducing practical steps which pastors can take to restore
their legacy as principal educators of their flocks by equipping parents
with the knowledge and skills needed to educate and disciple their own
children.
Reclaim85 Plan will be presented revealing practical strategies for

churches to assist in reclaiming the approximately 85% of our Christian
children who are in government schools. Churches will become Biblical
worldview centers in their communities for the purpose of assisting
parents in equipping their children with a Biblical worldview, thus
rescuing them from the cultural Marxist lies that pervade education today.
They will also present the case for Biblical worldview education in all
settings including the home, church, school, university and in business. A
summit is the highest point. We will be taking the highest position on
education: What the Word of God teaches and what we should follow!
This Leaders’ Summit will answer the following questions:

1. What is a Biblical worldview, and why is it essential for ensuring
the future stability of our nation? What is the Biblical worldview IQ
of Christians in America today and why does this matter?
2. What does the Bible say about parents' role in the education of their
children?
3. How has American education changed since the first permanent
English settlement at Jamestown in 1607 (413 years ago)?
4. Does education today result in a Biblical understanding of
Government, Economics, Education, Sociology, and Religion?
5. How has secular-based government education today contributed to
moral and spiritual decay, and brought us to the brink of absolute
despotism?
6. Why is a Biblical worldview so important to the preservation of
liberty, and how does it inoculate the civil society against tyranny?
7. How can pastors, youth leaders, Christian education directors and
Sunday school teachers inculcate a Biblical worldview in the hearts
and minds of children and adult church members?
8. Why must all business and professional services operate from a
Biblical worldview perspective?
All attendees will receive ($52 value):

1. A free copy of a new publication from Nehemiah Institute, Political
Correctness: A Deceptive and Dangerous Worldview.
2. A free copy of the book, Sons and Daughters Walking in the Truth,
which explains what the Bible teaches concerning the education of
children.
3. A free worldview analysis taken in advance of the event. Access
codes will be returned with registration and worldview analysis
must be completed by June 17th. Results will be returned at the
Summit.
4. A complimentary lunch will be served!
Please join us on June 25 for a day of strategizing on how we can

rescue our precious children and restore our nation, to the land of
Christian liberty.
Online and on Campus: The Leaders' Summit will be held on campus at

the Foundation for American Christian Education. Click here for
directions. The event will also be held online. You will receive a link to
live stream upon registration.
The event is FREE, but you will need to register to attend. Contact Decie
at 757-488-6601 or email Decie@FACE.net, or for more information,
contact Max Lyons at Max@FACE.net, or Chris Evans at
Chris@FACE.net.
This crucial Summit is brought to you by The Foundation for American

Christian Education, Nehemiah Institute, Virginia Christian Alliance. and
Christian Rights Ministries.
Share this event on Facebook

Resolute in teaching Biblical principles that sustain liberty
4225 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
800-352-3223 | FACE.net
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This message was sent to Max@face.net from info1828@face.net
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To: Battle, Paul; Clark, Nathan; Glover, Shannon; LucasBurke, Lisa; Mayor; Moody, William;
Psimas, Elizabeth
Subject: FW: Juneteenth Celebrations

801 Crawford Street
Office: (757) 393-8641
From: Patton, Dr. L. Pettis

To: Battle, Paul <battlep@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan <clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>; Glover, Shannon
<glovers@portsmouthva.gov>; LucasBurke, Lisa <lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov>; mayor@portsmouthva.gov;
moodyw@portsmouthva.gov; psimase@portsmouthva.gov
Cc: White, Debra - City Clerk <WhiteD@portsmouthva.gov>; Ashby, Solomon <ashbys@portsmouthva.gov>
are aware, the city of Portsmouth is aligned with Governor Northam’s phased reopening plan. ERROR in a
statement earlier in this email: these events are city-sponsored. CORRECTION: These events are NOT
city-sponsored, but being held in the city.

801 Crawford Street
Office: (757) 393-8641
From: Psimas, Elizabeth <psimase@portsmouthva.gov>
To: Patton, Dr. L. Pettis; Battle, Paul; Clark, Nathan; Glover, Shannon; LucasBurke, Lisa;
Mayor; Moody,William
Subject: Re: Juneteenth Celebrations
Thank you for the update

EP
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Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 2:13:00 PM
<glovers@portsmouthva.gov>; LucasBurke, Lisa <lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov>; Mayor
<mayor@portsmouthva.gov>; Moody, William <moodyw@portsmouthva.gov>; Psimas, Elizabeth
<psimase@portsmouthva.gov>

801 Crawford Street
Office: (757) 393-8641


801 Crawford Street
Office: (757) 393-8641
To: wmoody@srwscorp.com
Subject: Fwd: Juneteenth Celebrations

To: Patton, Dr. L. Pettis <pattonl@portsmouthva.gov>; Battle, Paul <battlep@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan
<clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>; Glover, Shannon <glovers@portsmouthva.gov>; LucasBurke, Lisa
<lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov>; Mayor <mayor@portsmouthva.gov>; Moody, William
<moodyw@portsmouthva.gov>
Subject: Re: Juneteenth Celebrations
Thank you for the update

EP
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<glovers@portsmouthva.gov>; LucasBurke, Lisa <lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov>; Mayor
<mayor@portsmouthva.gov>; Moody, William <moodyw@portsmouthva.gov>; Psimas, Elizabeth
<psimase@portsmouthva.gov>

801 Crawford Street
Office: (757) 393-8641


801 Crawford Street
Office: (757) 393-8641
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 7:24 AM
To: Moody William
Subject: council meet
phase 3 stars july 1 , so when the heck are are we going back to real meetings?
this virtual crap sucks! no one gets to hear any any input from citizens plus once again we've been silenced by not
having a non-agenda session.
as far as the mounument goes, I say leave it ,warts and all right where it sits.
let it be a tribute to hate and ignorance and that 2 wrongs will never make a right.
I guess some on council could care less about the tax payers footing the bill for the removal. like our ''great'' senator
said, ''the hell with city council''
( so much for respect)...I've been saying all along since this battle began to let only
the people that it offends pay for it's removal. if you remember correctly ex-council man whitaker offered up his salary
for removal (but I guess that's o.k. because of his race)
if danny meeks wants to put up the money then by all means allow it or let the tax payers decide!
From: Donna <bethlehem2008@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 5:43 AM
To: battlep@portsmouthva.gov; clarkn@portsmouthva.gov; glovers@portsmouthva.gov;
greenea@portsmouthva.gov; lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov;
mayor@portsmouthva.gov; millerj@portsmouthva.gov; moodyw@portsmouthva.gov
Subject: Obtain Lawyers to change the contract with the HRRJ.
Attachments: Paid Political Ad in The Virginian MLK.doc; Research on the Construction of the New
Judicial Center.doc
Good Morning, Elected of the people,

by the people and for the people, Mayor
Rowe, Vice-Mayor L.-Burke, Councilmen
Battle, Clark, Glover, Moody and Councilwoman
Psimas.
I had a revelation this morning about how the

Prior Elected and the Current Elected are
not doing their job to provide to the people
leadership.
People are becoming elected by favoritism and

members of their society's liking the candidates
personality. I've attached an example.
I have attached another example of the elected

failing to protect the people from overwhelming debt.
See how problems keep expanding.

The Civic Center could have been rehabilitated long
before the lawsuit occurred in July 2008.
The Civic Center needs to be repaired and the

Administrative Offices of the Fire, Police, and
Sheriff's Offices installed there.
Someone spent $1.8 Million to purchase the

Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. That Money could
have been invested in the Civic Center.
Now someone wants to remove the inmates and

send them to the Hampton Roads Regional Jail.
Who is that?
Look at all the other cities. They have their local
jails.
Portsmouth's Elected allowed the HRRJ to be built

on the people's land. Why? What benefit are the
people getting? Is the HRRJ paying "Payment in Lieu
of Taxes"?
Hire an attorney, sue the State, and have the contract

changed. The elected didn't do their job since I don't know
when.
Leadership is a conversation. There ain't none in Portsmouth.
Get with it. Protect our property rights. Protect our

Men and women who are working to make a living
in Corrections in this city.
Down with the control element that is destroying

our city by no planning for the safety and welfare
of the people.
I have finally assessed where the problems are

in this city. Associations are supporting candidates
for office because they like them, not because
they know how to take care of the business affairs
of the city.
God save Portsmouth. God bring the Spirit

of Communication and business sense to
the elected.
Donna Sayegh
757-638-3759
Messenger of the Spirit of 1776
Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2020 4:57 AM
To: Robert.moore@portsmouthva.gov; baldwinb@portsmouthva.gov
Cc: anthonyhinds@spsk12.net; dscott@donscottfirm.com; kyle.kova@gmail.com;
mmitchell2@gmail.com; raysmith6@msn.com; tsaunderssmith@gmail.com;
camcrofton@crofton.com; dweaver1120@gmail.com; gumshoe2@gmail.com;
jtoups@servproofportsmouth.com; ned@tparkerhost.com; rheld@portofvirginia.com;
rrpeterman@aol.com; battlep@portsmouthva.gov; clarkn@portsmouthva.gov;
glovers@portsmouthva.gov; greenea@portsmouthva.gov;
lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov; mayor@portsmouthva.gov; millerj@portsmouthva.gov;
moodyw@portsmouthva.gov
Subject: Revelation regarding the Casino Deal.
Attachments: maslow's hierarchy of needs 1.pdf
Good Morning, Robert and Bob,
I am writing to you all this morning about a revelation

I received this morning.
The revelation is this: The people in this city

are still going through the effects of the
Lawsuit from the Commonwealth of Virginia
versus the City of Portsmouth due to the
Judges wanting the Civic Center to be rehabilitated.
The Elected from the beginning of the complaint

in 1997 did nothing to repair the building.
There is still a lawsuit pending because of the

lack of action to take care of the people's assets.
That Lawsuit is a result of the Judges not communicating
with the other resident of the civic center.
Why has the Planning Department, the Economic

Development Department, the Economic Development
Authority and the Planning Commission started
pursuing getting a Casino on 50 Acres of land
on Victory Boulevard?
How come these 4 Leadership Departments

haven't worked together to rehabilitate the
Civic Center instead of trying to placate
one Senator who is now going into
another lawsuit because of what
happened in our city.?
Someone is not communicating to bring

the leaders together to manage the
people money (taxes) to take care
of the people's assets (buildings).
With this virus affecting all economic businesses

and personal finances, all building of new
projects needs to be on hold for another year.
We need to focus on the people's survival needs

first.
Focus on taking care of what is happening today.
The underlining problem in Portsmouth is

the lack of structure with the resulting lack
of communication to work together to
take care of the people's needs.
This is my revelation this morning.

Now to get some leadership in place
to stop spending the people money
without first reviewing the problems
going on under your feet.
If you need some help, let me know.

I have the answers.
Donna Sayegh
757-638-3759
Sent: Friday, July 03, 2020 12:48 PM
To: greenea@portmsomouthva.gov
Subject: Police Department location
Attachments: Research on the Construction of the New Judicial Center.doc
Good Afternoon, Chief Greene,
I just learned today that the

Police Department is at the old
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
How come that was not announced

to the public?
If it was, where is a copy of the announcement?
We need to get the old civic center

restored to put in the Police Department,
The Fire Department, and the Sheriff's
Office Administrative Offices in it.
This business of taking care of the

Civic Center was not done when
the Circuit Court wanted a new
building.
See the file?
I am so sorry that Chief Hargis left.
He gave me all the information

I needed.
There is something amiss with

the new set up Administration
in Portsmouth.
Communication needs to be
implemented.
I asked a question before but

the answer hasn't come yet.
Have a good day.
Be Safe.
Thanks to all the Officers

who are working in a lawless
environment of today's world.
Donna Sayegh
757-638-3759
To: Rowe, John
Cc: Moody, William; Psimas, Elizabeth; Clark, Nathan; Battle, Paul; Glover, Shannon; White,
Debra - City Clerk; Patton, Dr. L. Pettis; Ashby, Solomon; Greene, Angela; Butt, Holt
Subject: Re: John Rowe's Letter to City Council Pertaining to Certain Events of 10 June
Mayor Rowe,
Thank you for your statement. It has been received and noted.
Council Colleagues and other copied members,
While I do not speak for Senator Lucas, we both agreed that she has NOT had ANY conversation with Mayor
John Rowe regarding the June 10 confederate monument, nor protestors. I was on my phone line with Mayor
John Rowe scheduling our special called meeting for June 10, directly before my appearance at the monument,
at the same time that Senator Lucas was on the phone with City Manager Dr. Patton regarding protestors who
were at the monument. We both also agreed that we could overhear parts of each other’s conversations, as we
were in close proximity during the calls on June 10 in our Lucas Professional Center business office.

Sent from my iPad
On Jul 3, 2020, at 1:08 PM, Rowe, John <rowejl@portsmouthva.gov> wrote:
Colleagues,
I am attaching a PDF copy of a self-explanatory letter from me to you pertaining to some of the
events that took place at the Confederate monument on June 10, 2020.
John
<July 3 2020 Letter from John Rowe to City Council.pdf>
To: Rowe, John; LucasBurke, Lisa
Cc: Psimas, Elizabeth; Clark, Nathan; Battle, Paul; Glover, Shannon; White, Debra - City Clerk;
Patton, Dr. L. Pettis; Ashby, Solomon; Greene, Angela; Butt, Holt
Thank you for the clarification, Mayor!

Sent: Friday, July 3, 2020 2:23:30 PM
To: Rowe, John <rowejl@portsmouthva.gov>
Cc: Moody, William <moodyw@portsmouthva.gov>; Psimas, Elizabeth <psimase@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan
<clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>; Battle, Paul <battlep@portsmouthva.gov>; Glover, Shannon
<glovers@portsmouthva.gov>; White, Debra - City Clerk <WhiteD@portsmouthva.gov>; Patton, Dr. L. Pettis
<pattonl@portsmouthva.gov>; Ashby, Solomon <ashbys@portsmouthva.gov>; Greene, Angela
<greenea@portsmouthva.gov>; Butt, Holt <butth@portsmouthva.gov>
Mayor Rowe,
Thank you for your statement. It has been received and noted.
Council Colleagues and other copied members,
While I do not speak for Senator Lucas, we both agreed that she has NOT had ANY conversation with Mayor
John Rowe regarding the June 10 confederate monument, nor protestors. I was on my phone line with Mayor
John Rowe scheduling our special called meeting for June 10, directly before my appearance at the monument,
at the same time that Senator Lucas was on the phone with City Manager Dr. Patton regarding protestors who
were at the monument. We both also agreed that we could overhear parts of each other’s conversations, as we
were in close proximity during the calls on June 10 in our Lucas Professional Center business office.

Sent from my iPad

On Jul 3, 2020, at 1:08 PM, Rowe, John <rowejl@portsmouthva.gov> wrote:
Colleagues,
I am attaching a PDF copy of a self-explanatory letter from me to you pertaining to some of the
events that took place at the Confederate monument on June 10, 2020.
John
<July 3 2020 Letter from John Rowe to City Council.pdf>
From: Craig Knopp <bikerboy0000000001@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 06, 2020 11:14 PM
To: Mayor@portsmouthva.gov; lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov;
moodyw@portsmouthva.gov; psimase@portsmouthva.gov; clarkn@portsmouthva.gov;
Subject: Questions for Portsmouth Common Wealth's Attorney's Office
Hello Members of City Council,

First off, I could not locate the city manager's email or common wealth's attorney's email. It does not seem to be
listed anywhere on the city website unless I am missing it. Please forward my email to them for their input
though.
I have several questions for Portsmouth officials:

1) Does the common wealth's attorney's office plan to charge those individuals from the city's public defenders
office that defaced the confederate monument on June 10th with any type of vandalism charges?
2) If the common wealth's attorney's office is not planning on charging the public defenders, the residents of the
city would like to know what others crimes will not be prosecuted in the future (please attach that letter to this
email in a reply, so it may be shared)? If the list of crimes that will not be prosecuted is still in the works just let
me know. I know things are changing everywhere with this Covid pandemic.
3) There are many citizens wondering why the city common wealth's attorney's office is not prosecuting anyone
for vandalizing the confederate statue on June 10th. Do you have a reply to that?
4) Does the common wealth's attorney plan to charge Senator Lucas with with any crimes from the June 10th
vandalism of the confederate monument?
5) Is there something in the City of Portsmouth's Charter that allows a state delegate or senator to command the
City of Portsmouth's Police? If there is, can you let me know what section.
Thanks,
Craig Knopp
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 10:05 AM
To: mayor@portsmouthva.gov; lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov;
Subject: Re: Questions for Portsmouth Common Wealth's Attorney's Office
Good morning council,

As noted in my earlier email I could not find the email for the city manager or common wealth's attorney, so I
would appreciate it if you would fwd this to them.
I was wondering when the Portsmouth's common wealth's attorney was going to have a special grand jury to
investigate the Senator Lucas incident with the confederate state from June 10th?
I would also like to get a copy of the city managers statement saying whether she authorized or did not
authorize the vandalism on the statue?
Thanks,
Craig Knopp
On Mon, Jul 6, 2020, 11:13 PM Craig Knopp <bikerboy0000000001@gmail.com> wrote:

First off, I could not locate the city manager's email or common wealth's attorney's email. It does not seem to
be listed anywhere on the city website unless I am missing it. Please forward my email to them for their input
though.

2) If the common wealth's attorney's office is not planning on charging the public defenders, the residents of
the city would like to know what others crimes will not be prosecuted in the future (please attach that letter to
this email in a reply, so it may be shared)? If the list of crimes that will not be prosecuted is still in the works
just let me know. I know things are changing everywhere with this Covid pandemic.
3) There are many citizens wondering why the city common wealth's attorney's office is not prosecuting
anyone for vandalizing the confederate statue on June 10th. Do you have a reply to that?
Thanks,
Craig Knopp
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:03 PM
To: Craig Knopp; Mayor; LucasBurke, Lisa; Moody, William; Clark, Nathan; Battle, Paul;
Glover, Shannon
Mr Knopp
You may reach the City Manager: manager@portsmouthva.gov
You may reach the Commonwealth's Attorney: moraless@portsmouthva.gov
Councilwoman Elizabeth M. Psimas

City of Portsmouth
Cell Phone: (757) 535-0227
Council Liaison - Port of Virginia, Virginia Maritime Association, Portsmouth Port & Industrial Commission, Economic Development Authority,
Mayor's Military Affairs Committee
Please note: This email, all responses and email sent from this address, including attachment are subject to FOIA obtainable to any person filing a request. There
should be no expectation that the content of emails exchanged with municipal officials and employees are private.

To: Mayor <mayor@portsmouthva.gov>; LucasBurke, Lisa <lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov>; Moody, William
<glovers@portsmouthva.gov>
Subject: Questions for Portsmouth Common Wealth's Attorney's Office

First off, I could not locate the city manager's email or common wealth's attorney's email. It does not seem to be
listed anywhere on the city website unless I am missing it. Please forward my email to them for their input
though.

2) If the common wealth's attorney's office is not planning on charging the public defenders, the residents of the
city would like to know what others crimes will not be prosecuted in the future (please attach that letter to this
email in a reply, so it may be shared)? If the list of crimes that will not be prosecuted is still in the works just let
me know. I know things are changing everywhere with this Covid pandemic.
3) There are many citizens wondering why the city common wealth's attorney's office is not prosecuting anyone
for vandalizing the confederate statue on June 10th. Do you have a reply to that?
Thanks,
Craig Knopp
Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 9:32 AM
To: Milton.r.blount@newmountolivet.org
Subject: New World Order for Portsmouth's Pastor's.
Attachments: Paid Political Ad in The Virginian MLK.doc; New World Order for
Communism.doc
Good Morning, Pastor Blount,
I am writing to you to give your feedback

on how I was affected by what is going
on In Portsmouth from the MLK Leadership
Steering Committee, Political Action Committee.
I will use the Restorative Question Card, Question

I to respond to the Challenging Behaviors demonstrated
by your Committee members under your leadership
regarding the reason for the newspaper article.
1. Question: What happened?

Answer:
2.Question: What were you all thinking of at the time?
Answer:
3. Question:What have you thought about since?
Answer:
4. Question: Who has been affected by what you have done?
In what way?
Answer:
5. Question: What do you think you need to do to make
things right?
Answer:
I will use the Restorative Questions II to

express the harm that was done to our
city by the actions of your committee.
1. Question: What did you think when you realized what had
happened?
Answer: What I thought when I realized that your committee
was behind all the destruction of the people's property,
I was shocked.
2. What impact has this incident had on you and others?
Answer: The impact that this incident had on me was to do research
to understand what caused the group of Pastors to
discount God's laws to work together in Brotherly Love.
The impact on others is to support those who are
elected to disregard their oath of office and allow them
to get by with wrong doing which has created a lawsuit that
the people will have to pay for in the long run.
3. Question: What has been the hardest thing for your?
Answer: The hardest thing for me is to witness men of God
who are forgetting the Book of Revelations warning
to the churches:
When John saw Jesus, John fell at his feet as dead. Jesus laid his right hand
upon him saying: “The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my
right hand, are the angels (Appointed heads of the church); And the
seven candlesticks are the seven church. 1) To the Angel or Appointed head
of the church of Ephesus write: Jesus is the Omnipotent One: He knows your
works, your labor, your patience and how you cannot endure those who are ungodly.
You have heard those who say they are apostles and are not, and you have found
them liars. You have had patience, borne burdens for Jesus’ sake, and have not
wearied. Nevertheless, Jesus has something against you because you have left your
first love,
that is Jesus. Remember where you have fallen. Repent and do the first works; or
else He will come to you very soon. He will remove your candlestick (Church)
from its place unless you repent. You have in your favor: You hate the works
of the Nicolaitanes, which He also hates. (Note: Nicolaitanes Definition: The
word is defined as someone who is a conqueror or victor over people. In a
Church setting, these people set themselves up to rule over the lives and
faith of other members of the church. They compel and try to force others
to submit to their arbitrary position of authority that God never gave
them and what God hates! The Apostle Peter warned that leaders among
the church
were not to dominate over the faith of others but rather exhort them to do right.
The entire top-down church administrative structure of churches, owes its survival
to maintaining what the Nicolaitanes taught competition and strife among those
who consider themselves believers in Jesus. The Lord not only demands repentance
from those who believe the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes but also threatens
severe punishment if they do not repent. God warns those who practice
such lies, “Remember therefore from where you have fallen…or else
God will come to you quickly and remove your Candlestick (Church) from its
place.” May the warning be heeded!) He who has ears, let him hear what the
Spirit says to the churches: To him who overcomes, Jesus will give him and
promoted. The deceptive doctrine of Nicolaitanes people believed is that
a strict hierarchy of control must be maintained and respected with the
church. Ranks and levels are created in order to maintain power so that those
considered part of the lowest level of the church (the members) can be
taken advantage of at will. The whole system feeds on the gift to eat of the
tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of My God.
4. Question: What do you think needs to happen to make

things right?
Answer: Read what Jesus says to Saint John the Divine to make
things right.
Donna Sayegh
757-638-3759
From: David Stevenson <davidkstevenson@gmail.com>
To: William Moody
Subject: Questions
Hi Bill,
I hope you and your family are healthy and getting through this virus without any physical problems. My
whole family is doing well.
I miss our communications, and just wanted to touch base with you. Just s few questions that nobody else will
answer (as usual):
1- Is the Olde Towne Wawa on schedule? When are thry hoping to open?
2- I heard from good sources that the Visitor Center will be moved to the former Hall of Fame Museum’s first
floor. I claim victory on that since I have repeatedly recommended that. PS- I could have saved the city on
consulting fees! . When will the move happen?
3- What plans are there for the current location of the Visitor Center?
4- Finally, what is being done at Harbor Court Garage? They have removed the entry gates and
“guardhouse”. I am hoping that common sense prevailed and that fob-controlled entry gates will be
installed. Since we just had our license plate renewal stickers stolen AGAIN, I am fed up with this stupid
garage.
Last comment- I certainly hope that you run for office again- hopefully even to replsce Louise Lucas! Please!
God bless!
David
Sent from my iPad
David K. Stevenson
Portsmouth, Virginia
Phone/Voice Mail: 757.535.6603
Event Coordinator- John Collick for Congress (VA-3)

Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 3:55 PM
To: mayor@portsmouthva.gov; lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov;
Good Afternoon,
Is the city council meeting on July 14th just virtual or is it in person?
And when is the investigation into Senator Lucas beginning for the June 10th incidents?
Thanks,
Criag Knopp

though.

Thanks,
Craig Knopp
battlep@portsmouthva.gov; glovers@portsmouthva.gov; manager@portsmouthva.gov;
moraless@portsmouthva.gov
Subject: Graffiti in Portsmouth
Good Evening City Council, Common Wealth's Attorney, and City Manger,
After seeing video today featuring Senator Lucas, it looks like Senator Lucas instructed the rioters at the
confederate statue to cover the statue with graffiti. There are many other videos showing her doing items that
only a city manger can instruct per your city charter.
The public wants to know what are you allowed to spray paint openly without breaking the law? Do they need
Senator Lucas's consent? If so, does it need to be written or is audio good enough? Do you need a permit for
spray painting? Is their certain permits for the kind of mural you want to spray paint?
Are you asking yourself if these questions are ridiculous? The answer is yes.
Now the most ridiculous is: Why hasn't the common wealths attorney filed charges on Senator Lucas, the Public
Defenders and the other vandals for all of the crimes that were committed on June 10th? All of these individuals
have been caught on video which I imagine you all have seen. Is there any law in Portsmouth? Or can you just
breaks laws without fear of being arrested?
Thanks,
Craig Knopp
Glover, Shannon
The July 14 meeting will be virtual at 5pm
Get Outlook for iOS

Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 3:54:51 PM
Good Afternoon,
Thanks,
Criag Knopp

though.

Thanks,
Craig Knopp
Subject: FW: Lawlessness in Portsmouth

Subject: Lawlessness in Portsmouth
Members of Council, I am a life long resident of Portsmouth, a voter and a tax payer. In my 48 years on this
earth and in this City I cannot believe the shear disregard for the law that has been allowed to be ignored. My
anger and frustration stem from the events of 6/10/20 and the vandalism, destruction and personal injury that
took place at the Confederate Monument. This was entirely preventable and appears to be deliberately carried
out. Our Senator, several members of City Council where there along with the Sheriff, School Board member,
Public Defenders, etc. No one, at any time other than Chief Greene expressed the wrong doing that was
unfolding. Not one of them said no excpet that no one would be charged. Did the City manager "stand down"
the police? Her statement was that no one on City Council gave the order but she is not on City Council, so we
have to read between the lines there. How can our Commonwealth Attorney decide not to charge someone at
her discretion? The crimes are recorded, in fact the Public Defenders where there, spray paint in hand at the
ready. There where children participating in the vandalism and not once did any one think to say stop. How
does this reflect on our children but to do whatever you feel like without consequences? Wrong, this is
delinquency of a minor. Everything here was wrong, illegall and irresponsible! All these acts are on video and
cannot be refuted. How can no one be charged when openly breaking the law? Our City has enough
lawlessness and this will only encourage more knowing there are no consequences. Our local law enforcement
struggles as it is being understaffed and over worked. How do you think they feel knowing there job is
seemingly pointless. I am not concerned whether the Monument gets moved or not but it is not City property as
wrongly professed repeatedly by Our Senator. It is private property that was damage due to the negligence
and mishandling of the entire situation. So now instead of just relocating the Monument, my tax dollars and the
few in this city that pay taxes, will have to incur the cost of fencing, relocation, repairs to the monument and
most likely a civil suit by the man severely injured. Every person involved in this is at fault here. This do as you
please or feel movement has got to stop! Our City, My City cannot continue down this path, something must be
done. Laws Matter
Chris Branch
Portsmouth Resident

battlep@portsmouthva.gov; glovers@portsmouthva.gov; manager@portsmouthva.gov;
moraless@portsmouthva.gov
Everyone,
How do I ask when senator lucas's investigation will start?
Is there a way to submit questions for public comment to be read off? Do I just call everyone to ask you
personally? How is this being handled?
I just wanted to ask when senator lucas's investigation was going to start. Thanks.
Thanks,
Craig Knopp
On Wed, Jul 8, 2020, 11:16 PM Psimas, Elizabeth <psimase@portsmouthva.gov> wrote:

The July 14 meeting will be virtual at 5pm
Get Outlook for iOS

Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 3:54:51 PM
Good Afternoon,
Thanks,
Criag Knopp

though.

1) Does the common wealth's attorney's office plan to charge those individuals from the city's public
defenders office that defaced the confederate monument on June 10th with any type of vandalism charges?
5) Is there something in the City of Portsmouth's Charter that allows a state delegate or senator to command
the City of Portsmouth's Police? If there is, can you let me know what section.
Thanks,
Craig Knopp
Subject: FW: Its time to do whats right.

Subject: Its time to do whats right.
Members of Council, I am appauled at the lack of respect for the citizens of Portsmouth, we deserve better!
There is a newly released video showing the early stages of the destruction of the Confederate Monument.
This video shows Sen Lucas and Vice Mayor Lucas Burke encouraging the vandalism that took place on
6/10/20. How dare a sitting Senator and our Vice Mayor encourage destruction of private property. How would
they feel if someone was to do that to their property? Most people respect others and cant hide behind political
privilege to avoid consequences. We deserve and demand justice! There are now multiple videos displaying
the breaking of various laws and the lack of respect for history and anothers property. This cannot go ignored
any longer. Our Commonwealth Attorney has chosen not to seek charges against anyone that participated.
The Commonwealth Attorney needs to do the job she was elected to do. Laws are in place for a reason and no
one is above the law! The number of citizens that are fed up with this two tierd justice system is rising quickly.
As more and more video evidence comes about this should not and cannot be ignored. No matter ones
feelings about the monument these action where wrong plain and simple.
Chris Branch
Portsmouth Resident

To: City Council
Cc: Rowe, John; Moody, William; Psimas, Elizabeth; Clark, Nathan; Battle, Paul; Glover,
Shannon; Patton, Dr. L. Pettis; Ashby, Solomon
Subject: Re: Its time to do whats right.
Mr Branch,
I don’t know where you are gathering your information, but I have encouraged vandalism at the Confederate Monument
on June 10th or any other day of its 250 + year existence in the City. If you would check all of the facts, you would find
that I asked that the City cover the monument with a tarp during our June 9th Council Meeting, which was disregarded. I
went to the monument on Jun 10th to ask protestors to give the City Council time to work through a special session and
a public meeting on July 28th. These senseless accusations are ridiculous and will not be tolerated.
Attorney Ashby, am I at liberty to secure an attorney for slander of my name and character against these lies that are
continuously being spreader by these people?

Sent from my iPad
On Jul 9, 2020, at 9:20 AM, City Council <Council@portsmouthva.gov> wrote:

Members of Council, I am appauled at the lack of respect for the citizens of Portsmouth, we
deserve better! There is a newly released video showing the early stages of the destruction of
the Confederate Monument. This video shows Sen Lucas and Vice Mayor Lucas Burke
encouraging the vandalism that took place on 6/10/20. How dare a sitting Senator and our Vice
Mayor encourage destruction of private property. How would they feel if someone was to do that
to their property? Most people respect others and cant hide behind political privilege to avoid
consequences. We deserve and demand justice! There are now multiple videos displaying
the breaking of various laws and the lack of respect for history and anothers property. This
cannot go ignored any longer. Our Commonwealth Attorney has chosen not to seek charges
against anyone that participated. The Commonwealth Attorney needs to do the job she was
elected to do. Laws are in place for a reason and no one is above the law! The number of
citizens that are fed up with this two tierd justice system is rising quickly. As more and more
video evidence comes about this should not and cannot be ignored. No matter ones feelings
about the monument these action where wrong plain and simple.
Chris Branch
Portsmouth Resident

To: City Council
Cc: Rowe, John; Moody, William; Psimas, Elizabeth; Clark, Nathan; Battle, Paul; Glover,
Shannon; Patton, Dr. L. Pettis; Ashby, Solomon
CORRECTION:
I have not encouraged vandalism. One of my words were missed in my quick haste to respond. Please re-check your
facts, and you will find that my intent on June 9th was to have the monument covered with a tarp to prevent any
damage to the structure.

Sent from my iPad
On Jul 9, 2020, at 9:52 AM, LucasBurke, Lisa <lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov> wrote:
Mr Branch,
I don’t know where you are gathering your information, but I have encouraged vandalism at the
Confederate Monument on June 10th or any other day of its 250 + year existence in the City. If you
would check all of the facts, you would find that I asked that the City cover the monument with a tarp
during our June 9th Council Meeting, which was disregarded. I went to the monument on Jun 10th to
ask protestors to give the City Council time to work through a special session and a public meeting on
July 28th. These senseless accusations are ridiculous and will not be tolerated.
Attorney Ashby, am I at liberty to secure an attorney for slander of my name and character against these
lies that are continuously being spreader by these people?

Sent from my iPad

Members of Council, I am appauled at the lack of respect for the citizens of

Portsmouth, we deserve better! There is a newly released video showing the
early stages of the destruction of the Confederate Monument. This video shows
Sen Lucas and Vice Mayor Lucas Burke encouraging the vandalism that took
place on 6/10/20. How dare a sitting Senator and our Vice Mayor encourage
destruction of private property. How would they feel if someone was to do that to
their property? Most people respect others and cant hide behind political privilege
to avoid consequences. We deserve and demand justice! There are now
multiple videos displaying the breaking of various laws and the lack of respect
for history and anothers property. This cannot go ignored any longer. Our
Commonwealth Attorney has chosen not to seek charges against anyone that
participated. The Commonwealth Attorney needs to do the job she was elected
to do. Laws are in place for a reason and no one is above the law! The number of
citizens that are fed up with this two tierd justice system is rising quickly. As more
and more video evidence comes about this should not and cannot be ignored. No
matter ones feelings about the monument these action where wrong plain and
simple.
Chris Branch
Portsmouth Resident

Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2020 4:28 PM
moodyw@portsmouthva.gov; Psimas, Elizabeth; clarkn@portsmouthva.gov;
Good afternoon,
How do I submit a public comment for the virtual city council meeting?
Thanks,
Craig Knopp

though.

Thanks,
Craig Knopp
Glover, Shannon
Send your written comments to a particular agenda item before 3pm on Monday, July13 to
council@portsmouthva.gov. Be sure to note which agenda item you are addressing
Elizabeth Psimas
Get Outlook for iOS

Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2020 4:27:41 PM
Good afternoon,
Thanks,
Craig Knopp

though.

Thanks,
Craig Knopp
To: Psimas, Elizabeth
Cc: Mayor; LucasBurke, Lisa; Moody, William; Clark, Nathan; Battle, Paul; Glover, Shannon
Dear City Council,

I am referring to the open comment section of the meeting (3 minute allowable time). Do I go about asking my
open public hearing questions the same way? You know the questions that city council, the city manager and
the COMMON WEALTH'S ATTORNEY can do something about. Issues that 311 cannot answer.
Thanks,
Craig Knopp
On Thu, Jul 9, 2020, 8:37 PM Psimas, Elizabeth <psimase@portsmouthva.gov> wrote:

Send your written comments to a particular agenda item before 3pm on Monday, July13 to
council@portsmouthva.gov. Be sure to note which agenda item you are addressing
Elizabeth Psimas
Get Outlook for iOS

Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2020 4:27:41 PM
Good afternoon,
Thanks,
Craig Knopp

though.

1) Does the common wealth's attorney's office plan to charge those individuals from the city's public
defenders office that defaced the confederate monument on June 10th with any type of vandalism charges?
5) Is there something in the City of Portsmouth's Charter that allows a state delegate or senator to command
the City of Portsmouth's Police? If there is, can you let me know what section.
Thanks,
Craig Knopp
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2020 9:09 AM
Subject: FW: FW: Its time to do whats right.

Subject: RE: FW: Its time to do whats right.
Vice Mayor, nothing i have said is slanderous. Everything is on video and plain to see. Your words say you wanted to
proceed the proper way but you where there and did nothing to stop what transpired. By doing nothing you
encouraged lawlessness.
You alone could have stopped all of this but you chose to spectate and let your mother take charge. She told the police
officers "no one would be arrested" per our City Manager who is appointed by City Council so doesnt Dr. Patton work for
the Council? City Council could have told the City Manager there would be no "stand down" on Police and all wouldve
been resolved. You tried to speak that City Council was working on what to do with the monumentand Sen Lucas cut you
off and got the crowd going. I believe it was "the hell with City Council" if i recall correctly. How disrespectful to you and
the rest of City Council, but she gets a pass, again. As one of our top City leaders you are responsible to see that all
properties in the City remane safe from harm no matter how you feel about them. By doing nothing,that encouraged
the crowd to grab the paint they already had and begin breaking laws including tresspassing and vandalism while you
looked on. If they woud have never been allowed to begin these acts, things would not have escalated into the chaos
that followed. If you had put a stop to it then and there we would not be in this position. To many laws where broken to
ignore. There was a minor on video spray painting the no trespassing sign. What are we teaching our youth? As one of
my elected officials I expect you to act accordingly and see that all matters are handled appropriately.
While we are all free to our opinions on these monuments they are still memorials and need to be treated as such. I ask
that Commonwealth Attorney Morales start an investigation so that names be cleared if anyone involved feels the did
no wrong. We owe it to Mr Green to sort this out. His injury was 100% preventable and I see all officials involved
neglegent.
Chris Branch
Portsmouth Resident
-------- Original message --------

Date: 7/9/20 2:06 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: branch7 <branch7@cox.net>
Subject: FW: Its time to do whats right.
Cc: Rowe, John <rowejl@portsmouthva.gov>; Moody, William <moodyw@portsmouthva.gov>; Psimas, Elizabeth
<psimase@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan <clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>; Battle, Paul <battlep@portsmouthva.gov>;
Glover, Shannon <glovers@portsmouthva.gov>; Patton, Dr. L. Pettis <pattonl@portsmouthva.gov>; Ashby, Solomon
<ashbys@portsmouthva.gov>
Mr Branch,
I don’t know where you are gathering your information, but I have encouraged vandalism at the Confederate Monument
on June 10th or any other day of its 250 + year existence in the City. If you would check all of the facts, you would find
that I asked that the City cover the monument with a tarp during our June 9th Council Meeting, which was disregarded. I
went to the monument on Jun 10th to ask protestors to give the City Council time to work through a special session and
a public meeting on July 28th. These senseless accusations are ridiculous and will not be tolerated.
Attorney Ashby, am I at liberty to secure an attorney for slander of my name and character against these lies that are
continuously being spreader by these people?

Sent from my iPad

Members of Council, I am appauled at the lack of respect for the citizens of Portsmouth, we
deserve better! There is a newly released video showing the early stages of the destruction of
the Confederate Monument. This video shows Sen Lucas and Vice Mayor Lucas Burke
encouraging the vandalism that took place on 6/10/20. How dare a sitting Senator and our Vice
Mayor encourage destruction of private property. How would they feel if someone was to do that
to their property? Most people respect others and cant hide behind political privilege to avoid
consequences. We deserve and demand justice! There are now multiple videos displaying
the breaking of various laws and the lack of respect for history and anothers property. This
cannot go ignored any longer. Our Commonwealth Attorney has chosen not to seek charges
against anyone that participated. The Commonwealth Attorney needs to do the job she was
elected to do. Laws are in place for a reason and no one is above the law! The number of
citizens that are fed up with this two tierd justice system is rising quickly. As more and more
video evidence comes about this should not and cannot be ignored. No matter ones feelings
about the monument these action where wrong plain and simple.
Chris Branch
Portsmouth Resident

Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2020 5:23 PM
To: Ashbys@portsmouthva.gov
Cc: Mayor@portsmouthva.gov; lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov;
battlep@portsmouthva.gov; glovers@portsmouthva.gov; moraless@portsmouthva.gov;
manager@portsmouthva.gov
Subject: Defacement of the confederate monument
Dear City Attorney,

I am inquiring if the city attorney's office is seeking prosecution of the individuals that defaced the confederate
monument on June 10th? Or is the commonwealth's attorney doing this?
Per the Portsmouth's city charter, section 6.02, letter f, the City Attorney should: Prosecute violations of the
City Code, unless prosecuted by the Commonwealth's Attorney.
I just wanted to know who was prosecuting it, Portsmouth or the State?
The same question applies to the prosecution of Senator Lucas for giving the go-ahead to the rioters to deface
the monument. Is it your office or the commonwealth's attorney prosecuting this?
Also everyone is on video if you need this for prosecution. The community wants to support your efforts.
Also I asked the commonwealth's attorney this questions by accident, I probably should of asked you.
Can we get a list of city codes that will not be prosecuted if your answer to my first couple of questions is "they
will not be prosecuted"?
Also is there certain monuments of the city that citizens can openly spray paint? Or do you need a permit to
spray paint these monuments?
Thanks,
Craig Knopp
From: William Moody Jr . <wmoody12@yahoo.com>
To: William Moody
Subject: fyi
§ 18.2-137. Injuring, etc., any property, monument, etc.

A. If any person unlawfully destroys, defaces, damages, or removes without the intent to steal any property, real
or personal, not his own, or breaks down, destroys, defaces, damages, or removes without the intent to steal, any
monument or memorial for war veterans, not his own, described in § 15.2-1812; any monument erected to mark
the site of any engagement fought during the Civil War, or any memorial to designate the boundaries of any
city, town, tract of land, or any tree marked for that purpose, he shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor,
provided that the court may, in its discretion, dismiss the charge if the locality or organization that owns or is
responsible for maintaining the injured property, monument, or memorial files a written affidavit with the court
stating it has received full payment for the injury.
B. If any person who is not the owner of such property intentionally causes such injury, he is guilty of (i) a
Class 1 misdemeanor if the value of or damage to the property, memorial, or monument is less than $1,000 or
(ii) a Class 6 felony if the value of or damage to the property, memorial, or monument is $1,000 or more. The
amount of loss caused by the destruction, defacing, damage, or removal of such property, memorial, or
monument may be established by proof of the fair market cost of repair or fair market replacement value. Upon
conviction, the court may order that the defendant pay restitution.
Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: William Moody Jr . <wmoody12@yahoo.com>
To: William Moody

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

To: Patton, Dr. L. Pettis; Rowe, John; LucasBurke, Lisa; Psimas, Elizabeth; Clark, Nathan;
Glover, Shannon; Battle, Paul; Ashby, Solomon; Greene, Angela
Subject: BSpry.pdf
Attachments: BSpry.pdf; Video.mov
Good afternoon colleagues,
As we all are aware our Confederate Monument recently suffered severe damage by persons who decided to
ignore the posted no trespassing sign and commenced to cause damage to our historic memorial that was
erected to honor those from Portsmouth and surrounding cities and counties that lost their lives during the civil
war.
Many times when vandalism occurs finding the purportrators is difficult or even impossible. Fortunately for us
thanks to videos taken at the scene on the night of June 10, 2020 we can identify many the purportrators. I am
attaching a video of one, Ms. Brenda Spry, who is also a Public Defender. The video shows her in the act of
committing vandalism on our monument. Unless there are 4 colleagues who are opposed or some legal reason
not to proceed I am requesting that charges be brought against Ms. Spry for her actions on the night of June 10,
2020. Since Ms. Spry works in our Commonwealth Attorney's office, I suggest filing charges in another
jurisdiction.
In addition to the video, I've also attached a letter from Ms. Morales in which she addresses the charging
process, status update, and a memo from Ms. Spry in which she states that Ms. Morales did not make any
"won't prosecute" statement as was attributed to her by a Public Defender on the night of June 10th.
In closing, unless another public official or an elected official communcated a "won't prosecute" message to the
protestors on June 10, 2020 I am requesting that the law be enforced.

To: Moody, William; Patton, Dr. L. Pettis; Rowe, John; LucasBurke, Lisa; Clark, Nathan; Glover,
Shannon; Battle, Paul; Ashby, Solomon; Greene, Angela
Subject: Re: BSpry.pdf
Ms Spry is the Public Defender, not affiliated with the Commonwealth’s Attorney office. I agree that she (and
others) should be charged.
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Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 12:01:40 PM
To: Patton, Dr. L. Pettis <pattonl@portsmouthva.gov>; Rowe, John <rowejl@portsmouthva.gov>; LucasBurke, Lisa
<lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov>; Psimas, Elizabeth <psimase@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan
<clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>; Glover, Shannon <glovers@portsmouthva.gov>; Battle, Paul
<battlep@portsmouthva.gov>; Ashby, Solomon <ashbys@portsmouthva.gov>; Greene, Angela
<greenea@portsmouthva.gov>
Subject: BSpry.pdf
war.
jurisdiction.


To: Patton, Dr. L. Pettis; Rowe, John; LucasBurke, Lisa; Clark, Nathan; Glover, Shannon; Battle,
Paul; Ashby, Solomon; Greene, Angela; Psimas, Elizabeth
Yes, I didnt intend to infer that she was a Commonwealth Attorney employee.

To: Moody, William <moodyw@portsmouthva.gov>; Patton, Dr. L. Pettis <pattonl@portsmouthva.gov>; Rowe, John
<rowejl@portsmouthva.gov>; LucasBurke, Lisa <lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan
Ms Spry is the Public Defender, not affiliated with the Commonwealth’s Attorney office. I agree that she (and
others) should be charged.
Get Outlook for iOS

To: Patton, Dr. L. Pettis <pattonl@portsmouthva.gov>; Rowe, John <rowejl@portsmouthva.gov>; LucasBurke, Lisa
<lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov>; Psimas, Elizabeth <psimase@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan
Subject: BSpry.pdf
war.
jurisdiction.


To: battlep@portsmouthva.gov; clarkn@portsmouthva.gov; glovers@portsmouthva.gov;
greenea@portsmouthva.gov; mangubatn@portsmouthva.gov;
mayor@portsmouthva.gov; millerj@portsmouthva.gov; moodyw@portsmouthva.gov;
psimase@portsmouthva.gov; lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov
Subject: Bring back the Constitution to the City of Portsmouth.
Attachments: Red Republicans Marxism in theCivil War.doc; Oath of Office.doc
Good Morning Elected: Mayor Rowe,

Vice-Mayor L.-Burke, Councilmen Battle,
Clark, Glover, Moody, and Councilwoman
Psimas:
In Portsmouth recently, the Law-abiding

Citizens are experiencing corruption
of the first order. These violent undisciplined
youth are getting by with breaking God's
law.
Why?
Because the Elected and appointed have no standards

to uphold their oath of office.
Let's look at some failures to act for

the people:
1) No elected councilman/councilwoman
is a patron of any ordinance or resolution
put on the agenda to be voted on.
2) Capital Improvement plan not public
so the people can give their consent or
not on anything being demolished.
3) No citizen's opposition on anything
is considered.
4) Buying property for $1.8 million instead
of using that money to repair the
Civic Center.
5) Not changing the Contract with the HRRJ
when the ICE inmates were no longer
coming to the HRRJ because of
lack of security.
6) The City taking the Constitutional Officer
to court to FORCE the Office to bow
down to the will of the "Master in Charge."
7) Look at the money of the Taxpayers the City has spent
for its dominance over the Constitution.
This is just like Lincoln. He suspended the
Constitution for his Greed.
All those who are running for re-election do not

need to run.
The elected say: "The people voted for us to make

decisions for the people."
If the Elected read the Virginia Constitution,
they would learn that the people are sovereign,
not the elected.
Since the ones running for re-election, they

need to step back and let those who know
how to communicate, know how to ask
the people what they need;
and know how to work together.
Patriots are stepping up to

get our Constitution back in place
after Lincoln Destroyed it.
If one person opposes any ordinance or

resolution, no vote needs to be taken
until there is a discussion with that person
to discover what the needs are.
I was raised a Virginia Patriot. I learned that

in my school.
I was raised to do Honor the Natural Laws
and apply them to my daily life from my
home life and being taken to Church
EVERY Sunday.
There you have it.

Start doing your job before you
retire.
If you need help to learn how, ask me,
I'll show you how.
Donna Sayegh
757-638-3759
Addendum:
"The Naked Communist" by Cleon Skousen.

On January 10, 1963, these Communist goals were read
into the Congressional Record. These principles are
in the thinking and strategies of the our so-called Liberal
elite.
Some are:
1) Do away with Loyalty Oath.

When citizens oppose any resolution
or ordinance, the elected vote over the
opposition of the people even if it is 1 or
2. There is no representation.
2) Infiltrate the churches and replace revealed religion with "social" religion.
Discredit the Bible and emphasize the need for intellectual maturity,
which does not need a "religious crutch".
3) Eliminate prayer or any phase of religious expression in the schools on the
grounds that it violates the principle of "separation of church and state."
4) Belittle all forms of American culture and discourage the teaching of American history
on the ground that it was only a minor part of "the big picture."
5) Support any socialist movement to give centralized control over any
part of the culture--education, social agencies, welfare programs, mental health clinics,
etc.
6) Infiltrate and gain control of more unions/
7) Infiltrate and gain control of big business.
8) Transfer some of the powers of arrest from the police to
social agencies. Treat all behavioral problems as psychiatric disorders which no one
but psychiatrists can understand or treat.
9)Discredit the family as an institution. encourage promiscuity and easy divorce.
10) Emphasize the need to raise children away from the negative influence
of parents. Attributes prejudices, mental blocks and retarding of children
to suppressive influence of parents.
11) Create the impression that violence and insurrection are legitimate aspects of the American
tradition that students and special interest groups should rise up and make a"united force" to
solve economic, political or social problems.
From: Debbie <luckiespups@aol.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2020 9:42 PM
Subject: Confederate Monument - A concerned citizens 2 cents
Mr. Moody,
Below is the email I just sent to the Mayor. I’ve been recovering from an accident, or this would
have been sent well before now. As a descendant of one of the Daughters of the Revolution that
lived right here in Portsmouth, Virginia, that monument had meaning to my family.
I understand the City Council is allowing comments regarding the future of the monument. The
monument must be repaired. It should remain at Court and High Street, or be moved to the
Confederate Cemetery, if the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution agree.
Is it my duty as a concerned citizen or one of a tax paid city employee to research the owners of the
confederate monument? It's my understanding that the Daughters of the Revolution headquarters
office in Richmond, Virginia was burned during peaceful protests and riots. However, they will
respond to an email.
________________________
Mayor,
I am extremely disappointed in the events that were allowed to occur on June 10, 2020 concerning
the damage of the confederate monument at Court and High Street. It is sad that a young man
was severely injured during the incident, yet there have been no arrests. What action are you
taking to bring those involved to justice?
Obviously the City Prosecutor, Stephanie Morales is unable to do her job because she is
biased. Therefore, she should immediately recuse herself so the State Police can conduct an
investigation.
As a lifelong law abiding and tax paying citizen, I am disgusted that Louise Lucas, members of the
city council, the vice mayor and members of the city prosecutors office either encouraged and/or
participated in that event.
While my grandchildren are 5th generation born and raised in Portsmouth, I am seriously
considering moving out of this city, due to increased lawlessness and crime.
I look forward to your response and action.
Sincerely,
Deborah Luck
4505 Hunters Point Drive
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Email: luckiespups@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2020 11:01 PM
To: Debbie
Subject: Re: Confederate Monument - A concerned citizens 2 cents
Debbie, thank you for your email. I am in agreement that people should have been charged for vandalism.
Unfortunately those that should be bringing charges are refusing to do so. Our City Attorney claims he and
others are conflicted. Unfortunately most of my colleagues agree.
From: Debbie <luckiespups@aol.com>

Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2020 9:42:28 PM
Subject: Confederate Monument - A concerned citizens 2 cents
Mr. Moody,
Below is the email I just sent to the Mayor. I’ve been recovering from an accident, or this would
have been sent well before now. As a descendant of one of the Daughters of the Revolution that
lived right here in Portsmouth, Virginia, that monument had meaning to my family.
I understand the City Council is allowing comments regarding the future of the monument. The
monument must be repaired. It should remain at Court and High Street, or be moved to the
Confederate Cemetery, if the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution agree.
Is it my duty as a concerned citizen or one of a tax paid city employee to research the owners of the
confederate monument? It's my understanding that the Daughters of the Revolution headquarters
office in Richmond, Virginia was burned during peaceful protests and riots. However, they will
respond to an email.
________________________
Mayor,
I am extremely disappointed in the events that were allowed to occur on June 10, 2020 concerning
the damage of the confederate monument at Court and High Street. It is sad that a young man
was severely injured during the incident, yet there have been no arrests. What action are you
taking to bring those involved to justice?
Obviously the City Prosecutor, Stephanie Morales is unable to do her job because she is
biased. Therefore, she should immediately recuse herself so the State Police can conduct an
investigation.
As a lifelong law abiding and tax paying citizen, I am disgusted that Louise Lucas, members of the
city council, the vice mayor and members of the city prosecutors office either encouraged and/or
participated in that event.
While my grandchildren are 5th generation born and raised in Portsmouth, I am seriously
considering moving out of this city, due to increased lawlessness and crime.
Sincerely,
Deborah Luck
Sent: Monday, July 20, 2020 8:25 AM
To: Donna
Cc: battlep@portsmouthva.gov; clarkn@portsmouthva.gov; glovers@portsmouthva.gov;
mangubatn@portsmouthva.gov; mayor@portsmouthva.gov; millerj@portsmouthva.gov;
moodyw@portsmouthva.gov; psimase@portsmouthva.gov; District18
@senate.virginia.gov
Subject: Re: Public Notice: City Council PUBLIC HEARING • TUESDAY, July 28 • 5 p.m. (See details
inside)
Yes, you are right in all accounts.

Instead of the elected following our Constitution,
they have elected to follow the Marxist ideology,
power and control over all. Communism is about
destroying unity.
Patriots have got to stand up against
this treason by these Traitors that we
have allowed to destroy our Constitution
by these acts of violence.
Yes, we need to see the paperwork on

how Portsmouth yanked Churchland from
Chesapeake.
I'll do some research.
Donna Sayegh
757-638-3759
-----Original Message-----
From: anonymous
To: Donna <bethlehem2008@aol.com>
Sent: Sun, Jul 19, 2020 6:38 pm
Subject: Re: Public Notice: City Council PUBLIC HEARING • TUESDAY, July 28 • 5 p.m. (See details inside)
Randy and others should look at the true numbers casino

are not making money taxes are eating it up as well as
expenses. Only those who are flushing money are still
showing the big empress (woman ruler). There is no way
Portsmouth can support this corrupt industry. Even the
Indian reservation are not making profit any longer.
We do not have a functioning city government because
of Louise Lucas. Her thumb control is not City Mgr, it is
employees. City Council is manned by people who are
there for self greed, very little consideration for the City
as a unified productive community. I am looking for the
original paperwork work from the annexation of Churchland
because if I remember, if Portsmouth fails financially, Churchland
reverts back to City of Chesapeake. Portsmouth is not financially
sound and after 15 years of poor management and horrible financial
decisions tax payers can not bail them out. So I want to protect my
property in Churchland as best I can.
On Sun, Jul 19, 2020, 5:34 PM Donna <bethlehem2008@aol.com> wrote:

FYI
To: randy82@att.net <randy82@att.net>
Sent: Sun, Jul 19, 2020 5:29 pm
Randy,
I am not going to debate with you
about the Constitution.
Donna Sayegh
757-638-3759
From: Randy Singleton <randy82@att.net>
To: Donna <bethlehem2008@aol.com>
Sent: Sun, Jul 19, 2020 4:33 pm
Donna,
Please wake up! You are running to be the mayor of the only
Black-Majority city in Hampton Roads! You are not going
to win election to public office in a city of this diversity
embracing a monument commemorating a group who
waged war against the U.S. government so they could
deny human rights to others. Remember, Portsmouth
is trying to get a revenue-generating casino. We have to
make this city inviting to all people around the world.
We cannot do this with a monument that honors traitorous
men who murdered U.S. servicemen and enslaved others.
You will not prevail in a mayoral forum trying to justify
the actions of these men and a monument that honors
them in contemporary Portsmouth. Times have changed.
The city has changed. We must erect a monument that is
respectful of all people in the city of Portsmouth.
Randy
On Sunday, July 19, 2020, 12:37:06 PM EDT, Donna <bethlehem2008@aol.com> wrote:
FYI
To: battlep@portsmouthva.gov <battlep@portsmouthva.gov>; clarkn@portsmouthva.gov <clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>;
glovers@portsmouthva.gov <glovers@portsmouthva.gov>; greenea@portsmouthva.gov <greenea@portsmouthva.gov>;
mangubatn@portsmouthva.gov <mangubatn@portsmouthva.gov>; mayor@portsmouthva.gov
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Cc: district18@senate.virginia.gov <district18@senate.virginia.gov>; delsheretick@house.virginia.gov
<delsheretick@house.virginia.gov>; deldscott@house.virginia.gov <deldscott@house.virginia.gov>;
district02@senate.virginia.gov <district02@senate.virginia.gov>; district14@senate.virginia.gov
<district14@senate.virginia.gov>; anthonyhinds@spsk12.net <anthonyhinds@spsk12.net>; kyle.kova@gmail.com
<kyle.kova@gmail.com>; mmitchell2@gmail.com <mmitchell2@gmail.com>; raysmith6@msn.com
<raysmith6@msn.com>; tsaunderssmith@gmail.com <tsaunderssmith@gmail.com>; camcrofton@crofton.com
<camcrofton@crofton.com>; dweaver1120@gmail.com <dweaver1120@gmail.com>; gumshoe2@gmail.com
<gumshoe2@gmail.com>; jtoups@servproofportsmouth.com <jtoups@servproofportsmouth.com>;
ned@tparkerhost.com <ned@tparkerhost.com>; rheld@portofvirginia.com <rheld@portofvirginia.com>;
rrpeterman@aol.com <rrpeterman@aol.com>
Sent: Sun, Jul 19, 2020 12:10 pm
Subject: Public Notice: City Council PUBLIC HEARING • TUESDAY, July 28 • 5 p.m. (See details inside)
Good Morning, Elected of the

People by the People and for the
People as you honor our
Virginia Constitution and
our Federal Constitution.
I am attaching my resource information

to show you that the people who have
dishonored our Constitution by
destroying our history without the
people's consent.
The people who has destroyed our

remembrance of our forefathers have
committed treason against the people
of not only Portsmouth but also against
the Commonwealth of Virginia and our
United States Constitution.
They are guilty of treason.

You took the Oath of Office to uphold
our Virginia Constitution and our
Federal Constitution.
The federal Constitution does not say:

preserve, protect or defend a particular individual. The People did that when they left the King
of England.
You have allowed Treason to be committed
against our people bu allowing these Tyrants
to use a particular individual, George Floyd,
to usurp our Constitution.
They are traitors to our constitution and they
should suffer the consequences.
Review our Constitution and "A View of the

Constitution of the United States of America.
Our Statutes need to be repaired. The names
of our buildings need to remain the same.
Our streets and highways need to remain the
same.
We the people are the government. We are

telling you as our Representatives that we want
all traitors prosecuted for treason.
Sincerely,
Donna Sayegh
757-638-3759
Candidate for Mayor
of Portsmouth for the
November 3rd Election Cycle.
From: Pace, LaVoris <PaceL@portsmouthva.gov>
Sent: Fri, Jul 17, 2020 3:27 pm
Subject: Public Notice: City Council PUBLIC HEARING • TUESDAY, July 28 • 5 p.m. (See details inside)
Email City Council at Council@portsmouthva.gov

Visit us on the City Website at www.PortsmouthVa.gov
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“It’s not Effective Communication if the receiver does not comprehend the Message.”
From: Glover, Shannon <glovers@portsmouthva.gov>
To: Debbie
Cc: Rowe, John; LucasBurke, Lisa; Psimas, Elizabeth; Clark, Nathan; Battle, Paul; Moody,
William; Ashby, Solomon; Patton, Dr. L. Pettis; White, Debra - CityClerk; Butt, Holt
Subject: Re: Concerned Citizen
Dear Ms. Luck,
Thank you for reaching out to me for clarification. First, the definition of complicit is being involved with
others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing. I was there to help de escalate a situation that was taking place.
Vandalism and violence is never an appropriate response.
My role as a leader to all citizens of our community require me to help broker peaceful outcomes in difficult
situations. In no way have I ever participated in any illegal activities in my entire life. For you or others to make
this inference is irresponsible and disrespectful. I have served my country and community in an honorable
manor and fully intend to continue to do so.
I encourage you to refrain from unsubstantiated claims that have no merit.
Secondly, I will always seek to bring our citizens together to discuss their hopes, concerns and dreams for the
future of our city.
In closing, I would be more than willing to sit down with you and discuss your concerns about the future of our
city and how we can move forward in a positive direction.
Sincerely,
Shannon E. Glover
Councilman
City of Portsmouth, Virginia
PO Box 820
Portsmouth,Virginia 23705-0820
757-679-5469
757-393-5378 fax
glovers@portsmouthva.gov
Council liaison for:
Retirement Board
Planning Commission
Tidewater Community College-Portsmouth Campus
Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization- Alternate
On Jul 18, 2020, at 8:24 PM, Debbie <luckiespups@aol.com> wrote:
Mr. Glover,
Below is the email I just sent to the Mayor. Since you were there I have a question for
you: Why were you complicit?
_________________________
Mayor,
I am extremely disappointed in the events that were allowed to occur on June 10, 2020
concerning the damage of the confederate monument at Court and High Street. It is
sad that a young man was severely injured during the incident, yet there have been no
arrests. What action are you taking to bring those involved to justice?
Obviously the City Prosecutor, Stephanie Morales is unable to do her job because she
is biased. Therefore, she should immediately recuse herself so the State Police can
conduct an investigation.
As a lifelong law abiding and tax paying citizen, I am disgusted that Louise Lucas,
members of the city council, the vice mayor and members of the city prosecutors
office either encouraged and/or participated in that event.
While my grandchildren are 5th generation born and raised in Portsmouth, I am

seriously considering moving out of this city, due to increased lawlessness and crime.
Sincerely,
Deborah Luck
Portsmouth, VA
Cc: Ashby, Solomon
Subject: FW: Concerned Citizen of Portsmouth, VA

To: Debbie <luckiespups@aol.com>
Cc: City Council <Council@portsmouthva.gov>
Subject: Re: Concerned Citizen of Portsmouth, VA
Ms. Debbie Luck,
I would appreciate if you would have your facts correct when you reference my name in any of your comments,
especially when you are using terminology of being complicit. I as a citizen nor as the Vice Mayor, neither encouraged or
participated in any acts of illegal or wrong doings at the confederate monument on June 10 or any other date as a
matter of fact. My ONLY interaction at the monument on June 10 was to ask protesters to give us (Members of City
Council) time to work through an upcoming public hearing that is scheduled for next week, July 28; and when that didn’t
happen, I left the site of that monument, as I had other business to attend to that day.
I had asked members of Council to place a tarp or covering over the monument on the previous day of our June 9
Council Meeting, but it was not agreed upon by the council.
I saw the rage that was happening all across our nation with confederate monuments and I didn’t want Portsmouth to
be a subject of the same type of destruction. Luckily, other surrounding cities saw the destruction in Portsmouth and
followed my advice to cover their monuments on June 11.
I am extremely disappointed and disgusted with people who have to inflicted my name into this confederate monument
fiasco. I am a decent law abiding citizen, and do not appreciate your use of my name as being complicit in anything
relative to that old age monument. It’s bizarre how I’ve heard the word complicit and lawlessness by another one
recently, and now wonder how that lie is being passed around your community.
Be very careful how you try to incriminate people who have done NO WRONG.
There is plenty of blame going around, but I am NOT the one for you to add to your list.

Sent from my iPad
On Jul 18, 2020, at 8:16 PM, Debbie <luckiespups@aol.com> wrote:
Ms. Lucas-Burke,
The text below is the email I just sent to the Mayor. I have one question for
you: Why were you complicit?
__________________________________
Mayor,
I am extremely disappointed in the events that were allowed to occur on June 10,
2020 concerning the damage of the confederate monument at Court and High
Street. It is sad that a young man was severely injured during the incident, yet there
have been no arrests. What action are you taking to bring those involved to
justice?
Obviously the City Prosecutor, Stephanie Morales is unable to do her job because
she is biased. Therefore, she should immediately recuse herself so the State Police
can conduct an investigation.
As a lifelong law abiding and tax paying citizen, I am disgusted that Louise Lucas,
members of the city council, the vice mayor and members of the city prosecutors
office either encouraged and/or participated in that event.
While my grandchildren are 5th generation born and raised in Portsmouth, I am

seriously considering moving out of this city, due to increased lawlessness and crime.
Sincerely,
Deborah Luck
Cc: Mayor; LucasBurke, Lisa; Moody, William; Psimas, Elizabeth; Clark, Nathan; Battle, Paul;
Glover, Shannon; moraless@portsmouthva.gov; cmgremail
Subject: Re: Defacement of the confederate monument
Good Afternoon City Council,

When will the city be coming out its covid style city council meetings?
Thanks,
Craig Knopp
On Sun, Jul 12, 2020, 5:22 PM Craig Knopp <bikerboy0000000001@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear City Attorney,
I am inquiring if the city attorney's office is seeking prosecution of the individuals that defaced the confederate
monument on June 10th? Or is the commonwealth's attorney doing this?
Can we get a list of city codes that will not be prosecuted if your answer to my first couple of questions is
"they will not be prosecuted"?
Thanks,
Craig Knopp
Cc: Mayor; LucasBurke, Lisa; Moody, William; Psimas, Elizabeth; Clark, Nathan; Battle, Paul;
Glover, Shannon; moraless@portsmouthva.gov; cmgremail
Subject: Re: Defacement of the confederate monument
Good Afternoon,
Who is making the decision to have covid style city council meetings still?
Thanks,
Craig Knopp
On Thu, Jul 23, 2020, 2:19 PM Craig Knopp <bikerboy0000000001@gmail.com> wrote:

Good Afternoon City Council,
When will the city be coming out its covid style city council meetings?
Thanks,
Craig Knopp
On Sun, Jul 12, 2020, 5:22 PM Craig Knopp <bikerboy0000000001@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear City Attorney,
I am inquiring if the city attorney's office is seeking prosecution of the individuals that defaced the
confederate monument on June 10th? Or is the commonwealth's attorney doing this?
Can we get a list of city codes that will not be prosecuted if your answer to my first couple of questions is
"they will not be prosecuted"?
Thanks,
Craig Knopp
From: CLIFF PAGE <studiopage@yahoo.com>
To: battlep@portsmouthva.gov; clarkn@portsmouthva.gov;
lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov; mayor@portsmouthva.gov;
Subject: Response to Council intention to remove the Confederate Monument set for Virtual
meeting 28 Jul 2020
Attachments: Public Comment to City Council - Confederate Monumnet - 07-28-2020 - Cliff Page.pdf
Cliff Page
To: William Moody
Subject: Casino
We got an ad in the mail today asking us to vote YES for a casino. We think this is an awful idea, mainly
because the only one to benefit is Louise Lucas.
I am sure tax payers will be on the hook for three hundred million dollars. We think it will end up like the
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame!
Good grief, they haven’t even repaired the elevator in the Art and Cultural Center.
Casinos are such a risky business (look what happened in Atlantic City, N.J. to Donald Trump).
We plan on voting NO to this fiasco. Your thoughts?
Thank you,
Donna and Ed Blonts

To: donna
Subject: Re: Casino
Hi Donna,
I supported putting the issue on a referendum for the people to decide. I am not into gambling. I have been to a
casinos and have played slot machines to the tune of nickle & quarter slots. Personally I plan on voting no.

Sent: Monday, July 27, 2020 6:29:34 PM
Subject: Casino
We got an ad in the mail today asking us to vote YES for a casino. We think this is an awful idea, mainly
because the only one to benefit is Louise Lucas.
I am sure tax payers will be on the hook for three hundred million dollars. We think it will end up like the
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame!
Good grief, they haven’t even repaired the elevator in the Art and Cultural Center.
Casinos are such a risky business (look what happened in Atlantic City, N.J. to Donald Trump).
We plan on voting NO to this fiasco. Your thoughts?
Thank you,
Donna and Ed Blonts

From: CLIFF PAGE <studiopage@yahoo.com>
To: battlep@portsmouthva.gov; clarkn@portsmouthva.gov;
lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov; mayor@portsmouthva.gov;
moodyw@portsmouthva.gov; psimase@portsmouthva.gov; bethlehem2008@aol.com
Subject: Confederate Monument: Agenda Item Special Virtual Council Meeting
Attachments: Public Comment to City Council -Confederate Monumnet - 07-28-2020 - Cliff Page (rev
01).pdf; Sullivan-Opinion-Reques AG KiethHaring - Virtual Public Meetings.pdf
Attached is my response to the proposal on the Agenda this evening for the Confederate Monument. Note that I
also believe that the Council holding this meeting virtually is not within the Attorney General's Sullivan legal
finding, and is illegal by state law.
Cliff Page
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2020 5:28 PM
To: mayor@portsmouthva.gov; LucasBurke, Lisa; Moody, William; Psimas, Elizabeth; Clark,
Nathan; Battle, Paul; Glover, Shannon
Hello,
When are covid council meetings ending? When is the normal format starting for council meetings?
Thanks,
Craig

though.

Thanks,
Craig Knopp
Glover, Shannon
Mr Knopp
I don’t think anyone can answer that question. We certainly can’t change until our extremely high positive test
results in Portsmouth start coming down
Elizabeth Psimas
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Sent: Monday, August 3, 2020 5:28:01 PM
Hello,
When are covid council meetings ending? When is the normal format starting for council meetings?
Thanks,
Craig

though.

Thanks,
Craig Knopp
Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2020 7:09 PM
To: Mayor; LucasBurke, Lisa; Moody, William; Psimas, Elizabeth; Clark, Nathan; Battle, Paul;
Glover, Shannon
City Council,
How do public defenders get a job in Portsmouth (hired, elected, appointed, etc)? Who does the hiring (city
council or another group)?
Thanks,
Craig Knopp

though.

Thanks,
Craig Knopp
From: Joy Dean <joytotheworlddean@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2020 10:15 PM
To: Nelson Valez
Subject: PRP Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13
Attachments: PRP--2020MeetingReminder--August.doc
The next meeting for the Portsmouth Republican Party will be next Thursday, August 13, 2020, at 7:00 PM at
Roger Brown’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, 316 High Street in Portsmouth.
The meeting notice is attached.
Hope to see you there!
Joy Dean, PRP Secretary

From: Varnedoe, Victoria <varnedoev@portsmouthva.gov>
Subject: PPD PIO updated release and speech
Attachments: Court Street 6-10-20 monument.docx; Chief Greene Speech.docx; ID 2.PNG; ID 3.PNG;
ID 4.PNG; ID 5.PNG; ID 6.PNG; ID 7.PNG; ID 8.PNG; ID 9.PNG; ID 10.PNG; ID 11.PNG; ID
12.PNG; ID 13.PNG; ID 1.png
Please find attached an updated press release pertaining to today’s press conference, photos of those we are trying to
identify and Chief Angela Greene's remarks.
Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
-Victoria
Victoria Varnedoe
Public Information Officer
Portsmouth Police Department
Office: 757.393.8257 x5621
Crimeline: 1-888-LOCK-U-UP
www.portsmouthpd.us
To: Patton, Dr. L. Pettis
Cc: Ashby, Solomon; Rowe, John; Moody, William; Psimas, Elizabeth; Clark, Nathan; Glover,
Shannon; Battle, Paul; Mayor; White, Debra - City Clerk
Subject: Re: Pilot Article Magistrate Charges
Mayor, Council Colleagues and Appointed Staff,
I have been mulling over this email and the one from City Attorney Ashby for a few hours now. I know you
know, I am beyond disgusted with the actions taken by Chief Greene in the arrest of several members of the
Portsmouth Community today, to include that our Virginia State Senator Lucas. It even disgusts me further to
know those actions were taken outside of the authority of the City Manager. This appears to me, to be a slap in
the face to our city leaders and is viewed by many (myself included) as a disrespectful act of insubordination to
the City Manager and I would expect that an appropriate reprimand be taken to include termination for my loss
of confidence in the Chief.
All across the nation, monuments have been dismantled as a result of the horrifying murder of George Floyd,
and only in Portsmouth, do we have citizens who expressed their discontent with the 250+ year symbol of
hatred to be arrested and charged with
a felony. I am appalled with the action of the Chief, who chose to move outside of the authority of the majority
of City Councils decision, the City Manager and guidance of the City Attorney and blatantly disregarded the
authority of all, by moving to felony charge Portsmouth Citizens.
I know that there may be some who were waiting for my response so that it could be shared with Tim Anderson
or WAVY TV media, but you don’t have to worry, because
I will be more that willing to share my own story.

Sent from my iPad
On Aug 17, 2020, at 5:14 PM, Patton, Dr. L. Pettis <pattonl@portsmouthva.gov> wrote:
As City Manager, I was not aware of an internal investigation relating to the monument since the
Chief expressed a conflict of interest in such inquiry by her and the city's Police
Department. Today, the Chief informed me of her investigation, and I reiterated her stance six
weeks ago of a conflict. I asked the Chief to meet with the City Attorney, and Mr. Ashby did
meet with the Chief. A plethora of phone calls are coming from everywhere; however, what I am
sharing with you is how I will answer.

801 Crawford Street
Office: (757) 393-8641
From: Ashby, Solomon <ashbys@portsmouthva.gov>
<lucasburkel@portsmouthva.gov>; Moody, William <moodyw@portsmouthva.gov>; Psimas,
Elizabeth <psimase@portsmouthva.gov>; Clark, Nathan <clarkn@portsmouthva.gov>; Glover,
Shannon <glovers@portsmouthva.gov>; Battle, Paul <battlep@portsmouthva.gov>; Mayor
<mayor@portsmouthva.gov>
Cc: Patton, Dr. L. Pettis <pattonl@portsmouthva.gov>; White, Debra - City Clerk
Subject: Pilot Article Magistrate Charges
2.2-3705.1(2)
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 9:19 AM
To: cossy@cox.net
Cc: allenforportsmouth@gmail.com; anita.wynn@portsk12.com; cparent@firstnorfolk.org;
deandre.barnes@portsk12.com; elie.bracy@portsk12.com;
lakeesha.atkinson@gmail.com; sarah.duncan.hinds@gmail.com;
tamara.shewmake@portsk12.com; tedlamb@hotmail.com; cbooth56@yahoo.com;
bettsgl06@gmail.com; positivevibesdjs@gmail.com; hrblackcaucusva@gmail.com;
emily.webb@doe.virginia.gov; sonya.broady@doe.virginia.gov;
battlep@portsmouthva.gov; clarkn@portsmouthva.gov; glovers@portsmouthva.gov;
mangubatn@portsmouthva.gov; mayor@portsmouthva.gov; millerj@portsmouthva.gov;
Subject: The Virginian-Pilot Article on 8/17/2020 regarding Renaming 3 schools.
Attachments: Paid Political Ad in The Virginian MLK.doc; Color Communism and Common
Sense.docx
Good Morning, Mrs. Williams,

Thanks for responding to my e-mail
regarding the renaming of
3 schools in Portsmouth.
First of all, I wrote to the Public Liaison
to the Virginia Department of Education
about the announcement in the Newspaper
before the people were notified in the
committee where the decision was made.
I see that you are on these committees:
1) Curriculum and Instruction; 2) Human
Resources; 3) Legislative and Policy; and
4) Minority Contractors Business Policy.
Which committee made the decision to
change the names of the 3 schools?
When did that committee meet?
What citizens were present when the
discussion took place?
The people need to know the meeting schedules

of all the committees.
The second thing that is troubling to me is
the desire of many Americans of Color
that are Intellectuals who are trying
to create division in our city, state
and nation by using race as a method
to cause war.
The Red Communists have a racial program
to incite racial warfare to place
all the ills of the Americans of Color at the door
of the white leaders of America. to remove all
responsibility from the Americans of Color
to do their duty to be self-sufficient.
The School Board's plan to change the names of the 3 schools
is a targeted plan to incite a racial war.
Read the pamphlet by Manning Johnson: "Color,
Communism, and Common Sense." He shares
his experience as a Communist and gives evidence
to support his knowledge of how the Red
Communists work with the Black Culture
to create a Communist Negro who have no love for
their own people. No love for America.
Naturally, the Communist Negro gets the Kremlin's
support and approval. The Communist Negro,
feeling frustrated and inferior, run to Communism
and Civil Disobedience in their folly.
There you have it.
I have attached a summary of Manning Johnson's
pamphlet outlining the object of the Communists
to use the Negro to overthrow the American
Capitalist System and replace it with Imperialism.
Communism is not about Christian Principles.
Restorative Practices is about Christian Principles.
The foundation of changing these 3
schools name is: I'll repeat: is about insurrection,
civil disobedience, and anarchy with this renaming
of the 3 schools.
I oppose this project of changing the name of these
schools because it symbolizes the work of the red
communists to destroy America one city at a time.
I have attached also information about how churches
are a part of the problem, which is the intent of the
Red Communists. By the way, I couldn't get a sponsor
so I couldn't be a member of the group. Remember?
Donna Sayegh
757-638-3759
From: Costella Williams <cossy@cox.net>
To: Donna <bethlehem2008@aol.com>;
Sent: Mon, Aug 17, 2020 11:19 am
Subject: Re: The Virginian-Pilot Article on 8/17/2020 regarding Renaming 3 schools.
Donna, I am unsure why you were affected by the possibility of renaming Wilson and possibly 2 others. It is our charge to
hear from the community and bring a recommendation to the School Board for a final vote. It is a committee of 3. I was
asked to Chair. We will follow the policies set forth by our board as well as the democratic process. There will be 2 public
hearings for citizens to voice their concerns. This will be announced to the public so you may surely speak as any one
who may want to do so. The hearings will be in person, masks required and social distancing at a large enough venue
according to the Governor’s guidelines. Date and times to be announced. This is the process, and we will do what is fair
and in decency and order.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Costella
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 17, 2020, at 8:39 AM, Herman A. Weaver <doc.weaver60@gmail.com> wrote:
All parents of children attending Public Schools should be required to attend classes, structured by the
Department Heads/Teachers, on their responsibilities to their children to prepare them for classes during
the year, including Discipline/Bullying. A Certificate of Completion must be presented for any student to
register for the school year. A summertime Course with morning, afternoon, and night classes scheduled
during June-August.
On Mon, Aug 17, 2020 at 7:40 AM Donna <bethlehem2008@aol.com> wrote:

Good Morning, Mrs. Williams,
I am writing to you regarding how I am
affected by what I am reading in the
V-P Newspaper this morning.
The information in the Article is one of many
examples of how not only the School Board
but also the City Council goes about making
decisions without the citizens engagement.
1) The Original High School, Woodrow Wilson High
School was demolished without any citizens'
engagement.
Why was the school demolished without the citizens
engagement?
2) Do you remember the City Council Work Session on Monday

April 9, 2018, regarding the Proposed Cost of the New School
the School Board did Research on without the citizens knowledge?
The total cost of $60.0 Million with $3.0 Million a year for 20 years
of Debt.
3) Portsmouth has not honored any school in this city since the
the beginning of Public Education implementation. Where are
the Memorial Signs for every school that has been demolished?
4) Look at the discipline problems in the schools. Remember
the presentation back in September 24, 2015? The request
to implement Restorative Practices.
What happened with that idea and suggestion?
5) Now you want to be the leader in the renaming of 3 schools?

6) Is this announcement in accordance with the General
Assembly's code 22.1-79?
As a School Board member, I am shocked at this decision
to further the conflict going on in our city.
Wouldn't it have been better if the School System educated
the people on Restorative Practices versus continuing to stir up
enmity.
May God open the minds and hearts of our Educators
to follow our Constitution rather than their own self-
righteousness.
Donna Sayegh
757-638-3759
Messenger of the Spirit of 1776.
--
Bro. HA Weaver
3..ZI..79
Lifer #2502
From: David Somers <cacnine@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2020 6:45 AM
Subject: Latest City Controversy
Councilman Moody,
It seems that the city manager has her own conflict of interest and should stay out of law enforcement. Any
additional conflict of interest alleged by the city manager about the police chief does not mean an investigation
can't occur. It may need to be assigned to some agency outside the city. Someone needs to remind the city
manager she doesn't have absolute dominion over the city.....she is answerable to council and the
taxpayer. Please look into this.
Respectfully,
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Portsmouth police were supposed to drop an investigation into a June protest and vandalism at the Confederate
monument, and City Manager Lydia Pettis Patton didn’t know charges were coming until officers took out
warrants against 14 people earlier this week, Pettis Patton told council members in an email Wednesday.
The email was made public in a Facebook post by Vice Mayor Lisa Lucas-Burke, whose mother, state Sen.
Louise Lucas, was among those charged with felonies stemming from the June 10 protest. A school board
member, local NAACP leaders and several public defenders also were charged.
In her email, Pettis Patton wrote that Chief Angela Greene “reported a Conflict of Interest” relating to an
investigation into the protests, although she did not say what that conflict was. City Attorney Solomon Ashby
briefed council members on the conflict, Pettis Patton wrote.
“When a city official acknowledges a Conflict of Interest, by law, they must cease all activities on the matter.
Otherwise, their participation will likely comprise (sic) the city’s interest,” the city manager wrote.
The Virginian-Pilot could not immediately verify that the conflict exists or that there’s any documentation.
Pettis Patton, Greene and City Attorney Solomon Ashby could not be immediately be reached Wednesday
evening.
In her email, Pettis Patton said it was her “clear understanding” that Portsmouth police would end their
involvement in the investigation.
“I was surprised and troubled when I was informed that despite acknowledging a Conflict of Interest, Chief
Greene and members of the Police Department continued to be engaged without my knowledge,” Pettis Patton
wrote.
The city manager said “proper protocol” would have been for her and the city attorney to have been advised “of
a matter of such significance.” She said she was made aware by Chief Greene while officers were taking out
warrants at the Magistrate’s Office.
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Dear Mayor and Members of Portsmouth City Council:

* New York Times, March 11, 1864 "Abolition of Slavery in Virginia"

* Excerpt, Diary of Julia Wilbur, March 11, 1864

* Library of Virginia: "Constitutional Convention of 1864"

* Biography of Leroy Griffin Edwards, Dictionary of Virginia

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* Tombstone of Leroy G. Edwards, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth

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Good Morning Council Colleagues and Staff,