At its Tuesday, Nov. 10 meeting, city council will hear public input on a proposed self-storage facility rejected by the city’s Planning & Zoning Commission. Council also will consider a request from the Eagle Market Place housing project to modify the terms of city loans to enable the project to obtain additional bank financing.
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Young, Haynes and Mayfield win seats on Asheville City Council
While early voting results showed candidates Julie Mayfield, Keith Young and Marc Hunt in the lead, results quickly moved all up and down the board. Ultimately, Vice Mayor Hunt lost his bid for re-election, and Young, Haynes and Mayfield (in that order) won Ashevilleans’ votes and the three City Council seats.
Letter writer: How to choose only three City Council candidates?
“Asheville is so lucky to have this lineup of candidates!”
Letter writer: Hunt, Mayfield and Lee impress this environmentalist
“I’m proud to cast my vote for Marc Hunt, Julie Mayfield and Rich Lee.”
Letter writer: Lee supports governmental transparency
“On each issue, Rich has worked to bring the community together and discuss the facts, a refreshing break from the safe talking points we often hear from political campaigns.”
Letter writer: Haynes, Young and Lee have interests of citizens at heart
“This City Council election is pivotal. There are three candidates who have the interests of citizens at heart and three that might not.”
Letter writer: Marc Hunt has advocated for public parks
“If you support greenways and parks in Asheville, please vote for Marc.”
Letter writer: Haynes is passionate about progressive principles
“Given that affordable housing and environmental protection are two of the greatest challenges our city faces, Brian is more than deserving of one of my three votes for City Council.”
Letter writer: Mayfield didn’t represent in water system negotiations
“Julie cannot be trusted to represent us on City Council. What devil would she secretly attempt to cut her next deal with?”
Letter writer: Simerly, Hunt and Mayfield advocate for city residents
“I have seen Lindsey, Marc and Julie tirelessly advocate for the people of Asheville with passion, grace and skill. “
The tower of leaning approval
Letter writer: Lee and Haynes have my vote
“I am backing Rich Lee and Brian Haynes because both will be loyal to the people of Asheville, with particular concern to affordability, the overmarketing of Asheville by the hotel industry and listening to what the people want.”
Letter writer: Simerly has experience to make Asheville better for working families
“When I think of what makes Asheville great, I think of Lindsey [Simerly], her experience, her community involvement and passion.”
Letter writer: Rich Lee offers voice of reason for City Council
We need Rich Lee’s patient and humble voice of reason on City Council. We need his vision, financial expertise, political independence and his steady pragmatism. We need passion for smart planning and livability, for consistency and clarity in government, whether permitting new entrepreneurs or standards for big development. Asheville hovers on the brink of tremendous […]
Letter writer: Young, Haynes and Lee are in tune with voters
“We don’t need another building downtown — we need green space, and for Sierra Club to take the side of more development was disappointing.”
Letter writer: Bothwell’s Sierra Club criticism is disappointing
“Good people can disagree on the park versus mixed-use/public plaza discussion. But no one is saying ‘high-rise hotel,’ even though Cecil [Bothwell] keeps propping up that straw man.”
Letter writer: Lot across from Basilica must become park
“The three candidates for City Council who support that green space deserve our support — Brian Haynes, Keith Young and Rich Lee.”
St. Lawrence Green no litmus test for voters
“Relying on the single-issue test is like looking at the panorama of the election through a drinking straw.”
Letter writer: Mayfield says experience with legislators makes her more effective
“Asheville voters do not need to question my willingness or ability to fight for Asheville and its water system in Raleigh.”
Letter writer: Mayfield failed to fight hard for city water system
“We eventually quit working with Julie [Mayfield] after it became clear to us that it was more important to her to protect her relationship with the ‘good’ Republican on the environment, Rep. Chuck McGrady, than to fight really hard for the city of Asheville.”
Rodriguez and Hauser appointed to Planning & Zoning
In a brief session, city council appointed Guillermo Rodriguez and Tony Hauser to vacant seats on the city’s Planning & Zoning Commission. Council’s next meeting will be Nov. 10.