“But except for several buildings from earlier periods, I feel that [Asheville’s] late architecture represents a tide of mediocrity that needs to be reversed.”
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“But except for several buildings from earlier periods, I feel that [Asheville’s] late architecture represents a tide of mediocrity that needs to be reversed.”
“Here’s to boosting the importance of life experience and community involvement in gauging a student’s potential.”
“Choosing to cut down mature trees and convert land into impermeable surfaces is an abuse of that trust —especially when obvious alternatives exist.”
“Jasmine is kind, compassionate and thoughtful. She values collaboration and works hard to engage all sides of a discussion to find common ground.”
“She truly wants all residents to have easy access to county services, a good education and good jobs.”
“I believe that anyone who works in Buncombe County, regardless of job title, should be able to afford to live here. That is why I will vote for Gordon Smith, whose vision for our county includes affordable housing and living wages. “
“That is the importance of Mr. Bernie Sanders. He is a hope that the parasitic chaos of Wall Street can be rationalized.”
“She will push for affordable housing, strengthen funding for public schools and stand firm at each turn for full LGBT equality.”
“Vote for Gordon if you think a commissioner should believe transparency and fiscal responsibility are necessities, if you think that land conservation and farmland preservation are important, and if business tax incentives should be focused on local businesses, not just large corporations.”
“Jasmine’s visionary leadership and ability to organize and deliver social change is why she has my vote.”
“Gordon wants to preserve, diversify and grow opportunities for our small, local, family- and minority-owned businesses.”
“Jasmine has my support because she is dedicated to working at the intersections of justice needed within our community.”
“I’m not sure she has convinced me of the architectural significance of the building, but she has convinced me that the solution she is proposing is worth discussing.”
“We could ensure the socially and environmentally sustainable mix of imaginatively postmodern and respectfully retro new building designs most Ashevilleans say they want — but only if we require it, by making compliance with our current Downtown Design Guidelines mandatory instead of voluntary. “
“If BB&T’s Las Vegas-like ‘makeover’ is irreversible, then shame on Asheville for failing to grasp a rare opportunity to positively reshape its core image.”
“Along with the other local movie critics, Ken raved about the worst movie I have ever seen in my entire life, and that covers about seven decades.”
“I suspect this is a deliberate practice designed to deny BCBSNC customers the medications they need while their appeals are processed. In the meantime, Blue Cross saves huge sums of money, since they don’t have to pay for the medications.”
“Studies have linked many diseases — including cancer, endocrine and reproductive illnesses and learning disabilities — to environmental toxins.”
“Perhaps what’s needed isn’t more planting of hard-to-maintain orchards, but more effort to tend what already grows.”
“Historically, tipping has not just been about paying more for food, it has been an institutionalized way we as a community can support others in their larger dreams.”
“She has a strong background in working with underserved communities, and we believe this needs to be strengthened with the commissioners.”