Rebecca Flynn (Portola Valley Town Council At-large, California, candidate 2024)

Rebecca Flynn

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Portola Valley Town Council At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Bryn Mawr College

Graduate

University of Pennsylvania

Personal

Profession

Community volunteer

Contact

Campaign website

Rebecca Flynn ran for election to the Portola Valley Town Council At-large in California. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Flynn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Rebecca Flynn provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 7, 2024:

• High school: St. Andrews-Sewanee School
• Bachelor's: Bryn Mawr College
• Graduate: University of Pennsylvania
• Graduate: INSEAD
• Gender: Female
• Profession: Community Volunteer
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign website
• Campaign endorsements

Elections

General election

General election for Portola Valley Town Council At-large (2 seats)

Rebecca Flynn, Ellen Vernazza, Carter J. Warr, and Helen Wolter ran in the general election for Portola Valley Town Council At-large on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Rebecca Flynn (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Ellen Vernazza (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Carter J. Warr (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Helen Wolter (Nonpartisan)

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Rebecca Flynn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Flynn's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have advanced degrees in Immunology (MS, U. Penn) and Business (MBA, INSEAD) and a strong analytical and scientific background that I used in my previous work in biotech and internet startups.

I'm a community volunteer and was awarded the PV Volunteer of the Year award in 2021. I have volunteered with many local organizations including the schools, Sustainability Committee, and currently the Architectural and Site Control Commission.

I have lived here for 25 years and I'm running for Town Council because I care deeply about Portola Valley and want to play a more active role in shaping its future with practical solutions.

I founded and moderated the PVForum for 20 years and have a strong understanding of our Town's diverse viewpoints.

I have endorsements from over 175 Town leaders, Council members, past and present, Commissioners and Committee members, and dozens of residents from all areas of Portola Valley who want solutions.

My goal is to work collaboratively with fellow council members, residents, and town staff to make sure our town has a stable financial future, a respectful, informed, and welcoming culture, and a sustainable and safe future for current and future residents who will occupy future more varied housing options.

I’m committed to preserving the special qualities of our Town while working hard to find the solutions we need to create a safe and welcoming environment for all residents, existing and future in a financially stable Town.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Ensure Fiscal Viability: Address the structural deficit by meticulously scrutinizing our finances and supporting the progress made by our new finance team; aggressively pursue and execute plans for new revenue streams needed to sustainably fund the increased costs of public safety, wildfire protection, and essential municipal services while rebuilding our reserves.
• Prioritize Housing Balance: Develop diverse housing options that maintain PV's character and protect our natural environment while meeting state mandates and prioritizing the safety and well-being of current and future residents (to protect the town from losing our local land use control).
• Complete Town Hall Renewal: Foster a respectful, transparent, data-driven town culture to restore effective governance, new leadership, and town services.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Efficient government, walkable cities, affordable housing, factual and transparent information, sustainability and climate change.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Transparent, intelligence, hard-working, diligent, meticulous, thorough, data-driven, sensible, and practical.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To serve the interests of the Town.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Creating an assembly language program to run a mercury drop polaragraph to study the conversion of Vitamin B12 during a summer job to help pay for my college expenses.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Over 175 residents have endorsed my campaign including former and current Town councilmembers, Town commissioners and committee members.

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