The so-called Airbnd bill, SB1391, sponsored by Senator Lynwood Lewis, was passed on and died on the floor this week. Also known as the “What the Heck Were You Thinking” bill, it would have limited localities’ ability to regulate Airbnb’s if the property was managed by a licensed Virginia Realtor.
Localities all over the state, including here in Northampton, went ballistic over the proposed legislation. The groundswell of anger sent Lewis scurrying for cover. It also frees up local government to continue to do absolutely nothing about short-term vacation rentals and the devastating effects they have on Shore communities.
Below is some form of a statement issued by Lewis:

This is awesome! Necktie fight! Hahahahahahahaha!
Geez, what a crew of thin-skinned babies you all are.
You must wear neckties and he just made you feel inadequate about it, so you make up silly comments to…
Not many neckties are being worn in Exmore. Besides, most folks are just too dim to think of it. Not…
You are correct sir. It actually happened to two men last week in Exmore. They were grabbed by their tie…