I have known McClellan for almost 30 years, and don't have any idea what you are talking about. Are you saying she's a political incompetent? She isn't. Nor is thinking about one's future in politics scheming.

But to say she is incompetent at scheming is utterly unfair. She's a smart woman. What sort of insane view of politics do you hold?

it was definitely drawn to make sure a black democrat would win it. But it's better than it used to be if you look

it's going to be fascinating. And scary. But I think this is Stoney's best shot. No ramp up and he actually has a lot of democratic party support which helps in a low turn out special.

I bet he runs. Not a strong bet, but it seems like he can shoot his shot without resigning even.

In which case, who will be running for mayor?

stop being in love with being a racist. Stop defending racism.

Be better

whelp, if you used to do plumbing you know what's involved, and what the bill would be...

sad truth. But Jack Berry would have been better. And I voted for Stoney

I don't know how I feel about it, but this makes some sense.

What are the chances Richmond voters actually vote for a nuts and bolts, fix the potholes and build bus shelters mayor though? We are more likely to get some form of Stephanie lynch or whatshername, the woman who ran against Stoney from the left last time, with no experience managing anything

I would really rather not be known as a region for Morrissey. It would be nice to keep him our local shame

black democratic machine has been behind Stoney traditionally. I don't think that's clearcut.

I was wondering about Morrissey... then I was like naw.... but Morrissey...

I think this is Stoney's best shot

there is no chance a republican wins this one

This seat was drawn for black democrats. Republicans don't have a chance in hell at it honestly.

I'm not even sure she'd win. She'd get the white progressives, but it's a majority black district, and progressives are centered in north city of Richmond

yet another case of reddit downvoting a solid take - could well be Stoney. I bet he and McClellan were up all night pondering. I had the same thought when I heard McEachin died last night.

It's probably Stoney's best shot honestly. I wonder if he wins, who runs for Mayor?

This is sad. Though I didn't know him, I do know his wife, and think she is great. And have always heard the same about him, that he was a good man.

I was just thinking this is actually Stoney's best shot. It was drawn to be a black democratic district, and Stoney is normally a weak candidate to my mind - but a special election changes the calculus.

moving plumbing will be around 3k for you as described, at least. By itself. You can't move plumbing on that budget.

best suggestion here. But liable to be outside ops price point

I disagree on build, they both suck. But the Ikea looks better

they are super cheap garbage, but so is everything else you are looking at.

Only way you are getting quality furniture with your criteria is used, and it will be a hunt. American furniture is garbage up to a surprisingly expensive price point, because that's what people want - they are planning to chuck it in 5 year.s

In which case just do Ikea. It's garbage but fairly priced

you are a racist. Period. I'm not being inflammatory, I'm wanting you to be better and stop using the color of skin as an insult. You know what that's called? Racist.

I bet you think it's ok to say "jew someone down" and other charming things

oof. 10k is tantamount to impossible. Certainly going to be challenging.

I've been a GC for 25 years or so fwiw... and know of lots and lots of local guys, high end, and other non Kraftmaid.

I would disagree with much of that. I don't know anyone good who uses those lines, though I'm sure someone does. But more importantly there are lots of good installers out there and that really matters. Lowes and Home Depot have none of them - that's where people with no business go to get sold leads. And anyone with no business now sucks

this would be a good thing to mention to contractors after they are interested, since interesting HOAs would make many run screaming.

FWIW I think there will be a slowdown in a year or so, and more availability. Currently it's a pain

You'll find most serious people will charge you less for new cabinetry. Why? Because removing and storing the old ones without having to refinish them is a nightmare. Plus fitting them into the new design.

What's your ballpark budget?