Contact UsLynchburg needs your help
Lynchburg is arguably facing the most important City Council election in its history on May 4, and we need your help re-electing Joan Foster.
Why? Last November, Liberty University used student muscle to steal the House of Delegates race from one of our own, Shannon Valentine, and the citizens of Lynchburg. By controlling access and information, Liberty’s chancellor, Jerry Falwell, Jr., convinced Liberty students of their power to “dominate in local elections,” and he has become increasingly vocal and aggressive about electing officials who will allow the university to do exactly as it pleases – seeking “special treatment and special exemptions”.
Most recently, Liberty University and Jerry Falwell, Jr. secretly taped a meeting between the school, the city manager and Mayor Joan Foster. The University then used this secret taping to challenge Joan’s integrity – accusing her of promising a future vote on a zoning issue important to Liberty. The truth is the tape actually supports Joan, clarifying her statement and intention. While Joan is emerging as the strong, effective leader that she is, it is outrageous for any institution to seek preferential treatment, conducting government business in such an unethical manner.
The Farm Team stands on the principle of electing outstanding women. Today, we have an outstanding candidate in Joan Foster, who is standing on an eight-year record of excellent service, working for the good of all citizens in Lynchburg – treating everyone fairly and not allowing anyone to expect to be “exempt” from the rules and “expect special treatment”. As members of the Farm Team, we cannot stand by and allow one of our best to be defeated using such deplorable tactics. Stand with us and help re-elect Mayor Joan Foster May 4.
