Political party: Democrat Residence: Asheville Occupation: Attorney Political experience: N.C. House 1979-82, 1985-94, 1997-2004; N.C. Senate 2004 to present Endorsements: NCAE, N.C. Sierra Club, NRA, NC NOW PAC, Conservation Council of NC, the N.C. chapter of the National Assoc. of Social Workers, N.C. AFL-CIO Martin Nesbitt 1) How much money have you raised for your […]
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Candidate survey: Jane Whilden
Political party: Democrat Residence: Asheville Occupation: Resigned from Governor’s Office to be available as full-time legislator Political experience: Very active in community, seven years in Governor’s Western Office Endorsements: Police Benevolent Association, Conservation Council of NC, State Employees Association, Lillian’s List, NC Association of CPAs, NC Academy of Trial Lawyers, National Association of Social Workers […]
Candidate survey: Nathan Ramsey
Political party: Republican Residence: Fairview Occupation: Dairy farmer Political experience: Eight years as chairman of Board of Commissioners, plus service on many boards and committees Endorsements: “Not a one: My parents didn’t even want me to run again. My mom’s not saying much, but I think my dad might be voting for my opponent.” Nathan […]
Candidate survey: Holly Jones
Political party: Democrat Residence: Asheville Occupation: Executive director, YWCA of Asheville Political experience: Asheville City Council 2001 to present; vice mayor 2005-07 Endorsements: Sierra Club, Democracy for America, Progressive Democrats of Buncombe County Holly Jones 1) How much money have you raised for your campaign? Who are your top three donors, and how much has […]
20/20 hindsight
2007 is so last year. But before we dive into ‘08, Xpress takes its annual look back at the year that was, in quotes and photographs. You said it. You did it. And now it’s all here in a lengthy, if necessarily selective, digest of 2007’s high and lows as reflected in our pages. It […]
Sound investment
Sad but true: It’s easy to become blasé about the bounty of live music happening pretty much on any given night around Western North Carolina (and on any given street corner, for that matter). In fact, with singer/songwriters playing corners of crowded restaurants (like Americana with your pad thai?), indie groups banding together for fundraisers, […]
Campaign Calendar
One-stop absentee voting period ends at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3. To vote early, you need to appear in person at the Board of Elections (189 College St. in Asheville), complete an absentee application and then cast your ballot. During the one-stop period, voters who need to register may do so at the time […]
City Council Voter Guide
In Asheville’s recent City Council primary election, a meager 13 percent of registered voters made it to the polls. Come on, people. We live in a city full of opinionated, politically savvy citizens, right? We know that grassroots democracy starts at the local level, right? To help you choose whom to vote for this Tuesday, […]
Candidate: Dwight Butner
Occupation: Restaurateur (Vincenzo’s Ristorante) Education: B.A. history, Eckerd College; trained paralegal Political experience: Asheville Downtown Commission, Downtown Social Issues Task Force Donors (top 3): Carl Ricker, $4,000; Chris Petersen, $4,000; Joe Kimmel, $3,000 Endorsements: Mountain Council for Accountable Development If he were an animal, what would it be?: “A mountain goat. Mountain goats have to […]
Candidate: Bill Russell
Occupation: Business owner (State Farm Insurance & Financial Services agency) Education: B.A. business and marketing, Marshall University Political experience: None Donors (top 3): Christopher Peterson $4,000; Carl Ricker $4,000; Joseph Kimmel, $3,000 Endorsements: “My support has come entirely from individuals on the grassroots level, not from organizations.” If he were an animal, what would it […]
Candidate: Jan Davis
Occupation: Business owner (Jan Davis Tire Store) Education: Attended Western Carolina University Political experience: Asheville Planning & Economic Development Committee, Public Safety Committee, Boards & Commissions Committee, Downtown Commission, WNC Regional Air Quality Agency, Historic Resources Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, Civic Center Commission, Tree Commission Donors (top 3): Jerry Sternberg, $1,000; Albert Sneed, $1,000; […]
Candidate: Bryan Freeborn
Occupation: TopFloorStudio, media and press relations Education: B.A. history, Evergreen State College; master’s candidate in public administration, Western Carolina University Political experience: Asheville Regional Airport Authority, Young Democrats of Buncombe County, French Broad Metropolitan Planning Organization Donors (top 3): Scott Riviere $1,000; Charlie Thomas, $1,000; Alice Brown, $750 Endorsements: Asheville Fire Fighters Association, Asheville Democracy […]
Candidate: Elaine Lite
Occupation: Publisher and editor, Critter Magazine Education: A.A. paralegal studies, Cecil’s College; attended University of South Florida Political experience: None Donors (top 3): Charlie Thomas, $3,000; Scott Riviere, $1000; David Lynch, $600 Endorsements: Sierra Club, Buncombe County Green Party, Mountain Green Party, Asheville Democracy for America If she were an animal, what would it be?: […]
Candidate: Brownie Newman
Occupation: Director, political outreach & education, Conservation Council of North Carolina Education: B.A. history/political science, Warren Wilson College Political experience: Finance Committee, Housing and Community Development Committee, Asheville Transit Commission, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Metropolitan Sewerage District Donors (top 3): Robin Hanes, $1,000; Mack Pearsall, $1,000; Chuck Cole, $1000 Endorsements: Asheville Democracy for America, Asheville Fire […]
Campaign Calendar
It’s not too late! Residents who are qualified to vote but who missed the 25-day deadline for voter registration may still register and vote at a One-Stop Voting site during the One-Stop Absentee Voting period, which started Oct. 18 and ends Nov. 3. To vote early in the one-stop process, you need to appear in […]
Campaign Calendar
Absentee balloting will begin on or after Oct. 18 (depending on how quickly after the primary ballots can be prepared); it will end Nov. 3. For more information, contact your county’s board of elections (Buncombe County: 250-4200). Oct. 17: Asheville City Council Candidates Forum, 7 to 9 p.m. at UNCA’s Reuter Center (Chestnut Ridge Room), […]
Campaign Calendar
As soon after the Oct. 9 primary as the general election ballots can be prepared, absentees voting by mail may acquire their ballots. Also hinging on how soon the ballots are prepared, one-stop absentee balloting will begin—but no earlier than Oct. 18; it will end Nov. 3. For further information, contact your county’s board of […]
Candidate: Matthew Hebb
Political party: Republican Occupation: Business owner (Caffiend coffee shop) Education: B.A. political science/pre-law, University of Central Florida Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully for Council in 2005 Donors (top 3): Bill Lack $200; Mark Delk $100; Don Yelton $100 Endorsements: Carolina Stompers, Rep. Charles Thomas 1) What are the best and worst steps City Council has taken […]
Candidate: Steve Bledsoe
Political party: None Occupation: Retired from manufacturing; engineering and management Education: B.S. engineering, Auburn University; M.B.A., University of South Carolina Political experience: None Donors (top 3): None (declined offers) Endorsements: None 1) What are the best and worst steps City Council has taken in the past two years, and why? Best: “It is hard for […]
Candidate: Bobby L. Johnston
Political party: Republican Occupation: Donations center assistant, Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry Education: Did not attend college Political experience: None Donors (top 3): “2 family members $100; 1 friend $50” Endorsements: None 1) What are the best and worst steps City Council has taken in the past two years, and why? Best: “Top-A-Stop [bus shelters]: protecting […]
Candidate: Selina D. Sullivan
Political party: Republican Occupation: Accountant, Biltmore Farms Education: B.S. business administration/management, Shaw University Political experience: Served on Planning and Zoning Commission Donors (top 3): Victor Babaoff $2,320 ($1,600 of which is office space); Pam Farris $1,220; John McLeod Jr. $1,000 Endorsements: “None yet. But I’m hoping that will change.” 1) What are the best and […]