Comments on: Meet the candidate: Cynthia Newbille http://chpn.net/news/2009/10/25/cynthia-newbille_9952/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:57:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Sundagger http://chpn.net/news/2009/10/25/cynthia-newbille_9952/#comment-137975 Sundagger Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:01:25 +0000 http://chpn.net/news/?p=9952#comment-137975 I would not use the perjorative "feeding at the public trough." Ms. Newbille is almost certainly a sincere person of integrity, who has certainly never gotten rich off her work in the East End. It's just the mindset that what has failed in the past can succeed in the future. She will be a loyal ally of the Mayor, who seems to share that same approach. I would not use the perjorative “feeding at the public trough.” Ms. Newbille is almost certainly a sincere person of integrity, who has certainly never gotten rich off her work in the East End. It’s just the mindset that what has failed in the past can succeed in the future. She will be a loyal ally of the Mayor, who seems to share that same approach.

]]> By: crd http://chpn.net/news/2009/10/25/cynthia-newbille_9952/#comment-137966 crd Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:32:50 +0000 http://chpn.net/news/?p=9952#comment-137966 #2, I agree with you, sounds like she's been feeding at the public trough for a long time. I don't see any evidence that she would change, why should she. My reasons for not voting for her are she's the 'establishment' candidate pushed by McQuinn and Marsh, and while I believe that Marsh did good things with civil rights some years ago, I don't see any evidence that he or his candidates have had a big impact on the 7th over the years. Other than private development, and individuals renovating houses, that's the only change that seems to have happened. McQuinn at some point tried to take credit for individuals buying and renovating, which is ludicrous, as was her claim that she was instrumental in getting the market and CVS. Those were market driven opportunities. In addition, I don't like Newbille because back when she was involved with the east end health center, she refused to entertain the idea of prenatal care there. The 7th has a very high teen pregnancy rate and infant mortality rate, and prenatal care right in the neighborhood would have been an excellent idea. #2, I agree with you, sounds like she’s been feeding at the public trough for a long time. I don’t see any evidence that she would change, why should she.

My reasons for not voting for her are she’s the ‘establishment’ candidate pushed by McQuinn and Marsh, and while I believe that Marsh did good things with civil rights some years ago, I don’t see any evidence that he or his candidates have had a big impact on the 7th over the years. Other than private development, and individuals renovating houses, that’s the only change that seems to have happened. McQuinn at some point tried to take credit for individuals buying and renovating, which is ludicrous, as was her claim that she was instrumental in getting the market and CVS. Those were market driven opportunities.

In addition, I don’t like Newbille because back when she was involved with the east end health center, she refused to entertain the idea of prenatal care there. The 7th has a very high teen pregnancy rate and infant mortality rate, and prenatal care right in the neighborhood would have been an excellent idea.

]]> By: Sundagger http://chpn.net/news/2009/10/25/cynthia-newbille_9952/#comment-137938 Sundagger Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:18:15 +0000 http://chpn.net/news/?p=9952#comment-137938 If I lived in the Seventh, I might well vote for Mrs. Newbille, but...look at all her material. Nowhere does she recognize a role for private sector investment and development. Mrs. Newbille comes from and has worked in a tradition of public investment, public spending, public development. In 1980, the poverty rate in Richmond was about 11%. Last year, it was 23%. After almost three decades of the public development scenario, we have gone backward. It's pretty clear that what we have been doing, what Mrs. Newbille is trained to do, has not been working, and that it may be time for a new approach. I hope she is willing to learn a new approach. If I lived in the Seventh, I might well vote for Mrs. Newbille, but…look at all her material. Nowhere does she recognize a role for private sector investment and development. Mrs. Newbille comes from and has worked in a tradition of public investment, public spending, public development. In 1980, the poverty rate in Richmond was about 11%. Last year, it was 23%. After almost three decades of the public development scenario, we have gone backward. It’s pretty clear that what we have been doing, what Mrs. Newbille is trained to do, has not been working, and that it may be time for a new approach. I hope she is willing to learn a new approach.

]]> By: Elaine Odell http://chpn.net/news/2009/10/25/cynthia-newbille_9952/#comment-137798 Elaine Odell Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:47:29 +0000 http://chpn.net/news/?p=9952#comment-137798 I support Ms. Newbille because I believe she is the most qualified candidate for the job. Over the past several years, I've gotten to know Ms. Newbille as a neighbor, and have come to regard her intellect and work ethic with the highest regard. Through her work at the FRC, she has been responsive to the needs of this community and has worked tirelessly to make the center successful. She has also been responsive to the neighbors and property owners along Jefferson Avenue. It's clear to me that her heart (and her mind) are in the right place. If you talk with her, you'll realize she cares about both the low income and higher income members of our community. I know she cares because I've witnessed her deeds. Ms. Newbille gives meaning to the phrase "living the American Dream". She grew up in Whitcomb Court. Achieved academic success in public schools and is about to be awarded her doctorate from VCU. With her career success and education, she could have chose to leave the EastEnd behind. But no, she's decided to stay put and serve our community. Please join me in casting your vote for Ms. Newbille on November 3. Together, we can elect Cynthia to serve the 7th District and all the citizens of Richmond. I support Ms. Newbille because I believe she is the most qualified candidate for the job.

Over the past several years, I’ve gotten to know Ms. Newbille as a neighbor, and have come to regard her intellect and work ethic with the highest regard.

Through her work at the FRC, she has been responsive to the needs of this community and has worked tirelessly to make the center successful.

She has also been responsive to the neighbors and property owners along Jefferson Avenue.

It’s clear to me that her heart (and her mind) are in the right place. If you talk with her, you’ll realize she cares about both the low income and higher income members of our community. I know she cares because I’ve witnessed her deeds.

Ms. Newbille gives meaning to the phrase “living the American Dream”. She grew up in Whitcomb Court. Achieved academic success in public schools and is about to be awarded her doctorate from VCU. With her career success and education, she could have chose to leave the EastEnd behind. But no, she’s decided to stay put and serve our community.

Please join me in casting your vote for Ms. Newbille on November 3. Together, we can elect Cynthia to serve the 7th District and all the citizens of Richmond.

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