“There are better ways to handle this problem, and one is already being tried in Albuquerque, N.M., under the mayorship of Richard Berry, appropriately called the Better Way program.”
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“There are better ways to handle this problem, and one is already being tried in Albuquerque, N.M., under the mayorship of Richard Berry, appropriately called the Better Way program.”
“What was refreshing about this giving initiative was the local flavor. The nonprofits that were chosen all do their work locally and are not supported by national charities.”
“It is my feeling that any support that we citizens and our government can give to organizations such as Brother Wolf is an investment well worth making with incalculable returns.”
“One of the primary responsibilities of health departments is to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.”
“While some people choose to be homeless and some people choose to manipulate the system, a lot of people are truly stuck in homelessness and need assistance getting out.”
“Hall Fletcher is making progress that, several years ago, no one thought possible. Rather than breaking that up, let’s include its innovative, out-of-the-box thinkers in finding a solution.”
“Jasmine has incredible vision — she sees possibility and solutions where others see intractable problems.”
“Isaac was one of the founders of Just Economics, has been a long-time board member of Clean Water Action for North Carolina and was instrumental in starting Read to Succeed.”
“The city is not only failing to ‘prioritize’ edibles but is actively undoing the selfless work undertaken by thoughtful citizens.”
“Most important, Jasmine has a greatness of vision and an ability to bring people together to get things done.”
‘Gordon is focused on important issues such as affordable housing, living wages and increased accountability from the Tourism Development Authority.”
“Guns shouldn’t fall on party lines, and change shouldn’t be held at ransom by powerful lobbyists and corporations.”
“If this is common practice that has been passed down from generation to generation, it’s time to clean up your act. It isn’t the 1800s anymore.”
“This cultural heritage is the root of who we are, the vein of our very existence, and here in the mountains, it runs deep.”
“I don’t know anyone who cares more about the future of our beautiful corner of the world and the people who live here and make it what it is. “
“Ms. Hickman presented an intensely personal and anguished account that was by turns moving, revealing and thought-provoking.”
“Standing for living wages, bus service on weekends, more flexible housing standards that can include small and “tiny” houses, he leads us toward decent living for all.”
“Do we have a theater in Asheville that would love to perform this amusing and history-filled play?”
“It’s hard to imagine a document or a policy that causes more cars per immigrant despite Council’s laughable rhetoric to the contrary; and it’s no accident.”
“Of course, there are jerks driving the parkway and bicycling the parkway just as there are anywhere.”
“My favorite features are ‘Cranky Hanke,’ ‘The New York Times Crossword Puzzle,’ the ‘Asheville Disclaimer’ and ‘News of the Weird. “