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Letter: A fatal flaw in the Reparations Commission
“There are numerous fatal flaws in this misguided creation, but the big one is that it is running in direct opposition to the hard-won progress of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.”
Letter: More local election information, please
“We’ve found it extremely hard to find information on the candidates and issues.”
Letter: Sierra Club endorses candidates in Woodfin, Weaverville
“The new Council members also have delivered on their promise of increased transparency and transitioning to a professionally managed city government.”
Letter: Aim for better than painless pet euthanasia
“Since local overpopulation policies start with pets, I have thoughts on improving pet euthanasia.”
Letter: Don’t forget about Asheville Hockey League
“You forgot the most established group in the area: Asheville Hockey League.”
Letter: Recycle those newspapers
“I am hoping you will comment here on how to make sure your drivers are recycling the past week’s Xpress after delivering the new.”
Letter: Beware of ticks in fall leaves
“Lyme disease is quickly becoming a dangerous nightmare. The tests are still unreliable.”
Letter: The problem with banning books
“The point of this narrative is that when it comes to having access to various forms of content material that provide knowledge, common sense should prevail over politics and personal bias or belief.”
Letter: Use bike lane money for other city needs
“I agree with Ms. Antanette Mosley. Let’s use that money to repair damage done to our Black neighbors and businesses downtown.”
Letter: Consider these excellent Woodfin candidates
“The Town of Woodfin is very fortunate to have wonderful candidates running for office.”
Letter: Urban trees need proper care to survive
“I hope that the new urban forester and city arborist can work together to ensure that existing trees are maintained with quality of work in mind and that future trees are planted in a way that does not guarantee their demise.”
Letter: Now it’s up to us to reduce plastic bags in landfills
“What we as citizens can do now to minimize the number of plastic bags that end up in the landfill is to deposit our plastic bags at various stores that provide bins for this purpose.”
Letter: Where are the involved local churches?
“What would it be like if each church would have small group meetings regularly addressing social issues that determine our way of life? Issues like economic security, health care, the environment, and war and peace.”
Letter: Making affordable microhousing work
“If the rates were lower than $1,000 per unit and there was more than a 20% allotment for the number of eligible units, I would encourage supporting the proposals.”
Letter: Deal won’t help those who need affordable housing
“Someone’s making money off of this deal, and it does nothing for our vulnerable populations needing affordable housing. Nothing.”
Letter: More on A-B Tech’s ‘The Rhapsodist’
“Not only students and faculty contribute to this unique publication, but campus staff as well.”
Letter: We can work together to help end human trafficking
“Trafficking exists not only in foreign countries but here in our own schools, workplaces and communities, where it often goes unnoticed.”
Letter: Draw maps that give voters real choices
“I define fair maps as those that provide opportunities for all who wish to run for office a realistic chance for election and for voters to have real chances to elect someone who shares their values.”
Letter: Everyone should get the health care they need
“It is time to give Americans — all Americans — the health care they need and deserve.”
Letter: Another rink for hockey players and other skaters?
“We love to see all the new skaters wheelin’ around, but please, Asheville Parks and Rec, help us find a way to keep all these groups rollin’ and help ensure that our hockey kids don’t get squeezed out.”