Kevin Lynch
Kevin Lynch served two terms on the Charlottesville City Council from 2000 to 2008.
Biography
Lynch was born on June 5, 1962 in Alexandria, Virginia. He came to Charlottesville in 1980 to attend the University of Virginia, where he received a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineeering.
Lynch worked for GE-Fanuc before leaving to become an independent contractor. [1]
Prior to his election, Lynch was a member of the group Townwatch, which formed to oppose efforts to commercialize the Downtown Mall. [citation needed]
Public service
Lynch served as the president of the Federation of Neighborhoods (1998-1999) and president of the Martha Jefferson Neighborhood Association (1996-1997). Lynch was also a founding member of Sensible Transportation Alternatives to the Meadowcreek Parkway. He was also a member of Citizens for a Sustainable Water Plan. [2] [1]
Election history
2004 election for City Council
| Candidates | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Kendra Hamilton (D) | 3,465 | 64.90 |
| David E. Brown (D) | 3,366 | 63.05 |
| Kevin J. Lynch (D) incumbent | 3,183 | 59.62 |
| Ann Reinicke (R) | 1,782 | 33.38 |
| Kenneth Wayne Jackson (R) | 1,557 | 29.16 |
| Write-In | 778 | 14.57 |
| Vance D. High (I) | 717 | 13.43 |
| Source: City of Charlottesville | ||
Voters could cast three votes, one for each of the three seats available, hence the percentages do not total 100%.
2000 election for City Council
| Candidates | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Maurice Cox (D) incumbent | 2,931 | 56.15 |
| Meredith Richards (D) incumbent | 2,734 | 52.38 |
| Kevin Lynch (D) | 2,723 | 52.16 |
| Jon Bright (R) | 1,946 | 37.28 |
| Elizabeth Fortune (R) | 1,793 | 34.35 |
| John Pfaltz (R) | 1,701 | 32.59 |
| Kevin Cox (I) | 740 | 14.18 |
| Stratton Salidis (I) | 317 | 6.07 |
| Source: City of Charlottesville[4] | ||
Voters could cast three votes, one for each of the three seats available, hence the percentages do not total 100%.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Web. A Guide to the Papers of Kevin Lynch., University of Virginia Special Collections, retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ↑ Web. Kevin Lynch on the $70 million estimate for new Ragged Mountain Dam, Coy Barefoot, Podcast, WINA, Charlottesville, VA, September 24, 2008, retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ↑ Web. Elections Database, Elections Database, Virginia State Board of Elections, retrieved July 25, 2017.
- ↑ Web. Official Results May 2, 2000 City Council Election, city website, City of Charlottesville, retrieved August 4, 2022.