Comments on: Rachel Flynn: Richmond gets better than we deserve

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:08:30 +0000

If Rachel does for Richmond what she did for Lynchburg you can be assured of years of infighting, grandiose schemes that make no financial sense, a true split between City leaders and the business community, an emphasis on “being right” even when you’re clearly wrong on the most of irrelevant of issues, inhospitality to those who disagree with Ms. Flynn’s “master plans” especially if those people are religious or just hard working small business people. Yes, you have a true “one of a kind” with Ms. Flynn in your corner. Even after some time from her departure (which was rejoiced by many in Lynchburg, I have yet to hear anyone missing her in City meetings), Lynchburg is still struggling on many levels to recover from her economically unviable ideas and condescending approach to development. If you aren’t onboard with her extravagant, illogical ideas then I really suggest you find another area of endeavor because there will be no changing her, nor getting rid of her.

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By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:44:38 +0000

Too bad she hasn’t boned up on Keloe case and current sentiments in Virginia on takings.

By: John

John — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:31:46 +0000

Bear - I’ve been impressed with Rachel’s ability to listen and change her perspective. I’ve also followed your postings about one-way vs. two-way traffic — and have learned a lot that I didn’t know, and even if I haven’t been totally swayed by your knowledge and opinions, it’s been valuable for me to be open to learning from you. If you haven’t reached out to her to have that conversation, I’d encourage you to. If you have reached out and heard nothing back, I’d encourage you to try again. And if she’s blown you off completely, I’d be happy to play matchmaker.

- John

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:28:44 +0000

Hey Bear… those who made our transportation messes might not be the best ones to solve them.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:27:53 +0000

I’ve been real impressed with Rachel. I got the privilege of having a meeting with her about the vacantrichmond.com site we built and came away with nothing but respect for her.

By: Bear

Bear — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:25:30 +0000

Too bad she does not know much about effective transportation planning and will not enlist the help of those that do…