As an ODU alumnus and your council member for Superward 7, I am deeply saddened by the heartbreaking events that occurred today at Old Dominion University. As a Monarch myself, I know how close-knit this community is. We mourn the loss of life, and I stand in solidarity with the families, loved ones, and all those impacted at ODU.

Today, I join our nation in mourning the passing of Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in the fight for civil rights, economic justice, and human dignity.

I want to make you aware of an important change recently implemented by the U.S. Postal Service that could impact time-sensitive mail