“Want to see immediate improvements to the ghastly state of downtown Asheville?”
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“Want to see immediate improvements to the ghastly state of downtown Asheville?”
“How could things have gotten this bad without intervention? How quickly will this situation of fear and crime be turned around?”
“Many residents have never experienced the absence of ‘mountain winter,’ which tourists flee and only the brave endure.”
“Instead of leveling the woods in a property planned for development, a percentage of trees could be saved, especially mature trees that would help newly planted trees and others thrive.”
“Koban policing puts beat cops on the ground where they interact and get to know residents, visitors and even the unhoused in an effort to keep a city running smoothly, while anticipating and mitigating crime.”
“And they ‘want,’ they ‘like’ the Tourists. So do we, but City Council and the city manager are making a huge mistake paying this unreasonable price to keep them.”
“All of us who depended on the music for expanding waves of harmony and well-being to soothe ears already inflamed by too much news are plumb out of luck.”
“The group is dedicated to building a healthier, safer and more caring future for our children and grandchildren. This includes meaningful jobs, living wages, health care, supporting families and a sustainable environment.”
“I am afraid the city of Asheville is not interested in neighborhood input.”
“I propose a less violent method of capturing out-of-control people who may be suffering a mental psychotic break, drug- or alcohol-induced episode.”
“How about the Pirates relocating to Asheville if the Tourists bolt?”
“Lots of people in our region and state could be cured so easily if we take the steps to make this happen locally and show them the way.”
“I am concerned with the ‘power’ that the government would have to ‘regulate’ Airbnbs.”
“It would be an open invitation to violate people’s First, Fourth and 14th amendment rights.”
“What we can’t do is continue pretending that headlines, hand-wringing, a lack of diverse thinking, anger, studies, politicians, enabling and spending other people’s money will create the solutions.”
“This was a great read and advice on relationships!”
“Council check-ins are a good tool for better understanding in a smaller setting.”
“We need cameras and more of them.”
“I was then disheartened at the many dance options not included in the write-up.”
“This building boom is on steroids, and it’s turning what was a quaint little town and quiet rural countryside into constant traffic congestion.”
“I much regret the current trend for municipalities to pay for fancy stadiums on behalf of professional sports teams.”