Former Virginia Beach City Attorney Les Lilley has finally been confirmed by the General Assembly as a Beach Circuit Court judge. The confirmation is a win for Virginia Beach Republicans, but could be a quid pro quo [1] with Sen. Yvonne Miller [2].
Lilley was the unanimous choice of the Virginia Beach delegation last April, including from Democratic Dels. Bouchard and Matheisen…but Miller opposed it [1], breaking the unwritten General Assembly understanding of non-interference in another city’s judicial appointments.
The real question is, what did Miller get in return for Lilley’s appointment? Was it the appointment of former Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney Jack Doyle [3]?