‘In my experience, closed sessions like this are important for briefing the elected officials on background research done by staff and having the elected officials identify a need for further information before going public.”
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‘In my experience, closed sessions like this are important for briefing the elected officials on background research done by staff and having the elected officials identify a need for further information before going public.”
“Apparently, this is a huge risk for anyone who has responded to SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) meds.”
“Now we lament with our brother and sister homeless friends downtown that Asheville has outgrown its kindness, its friendliness and toleration over the years.”
“Teaching children not to touch guns is important, but the ultimate responsibility lies with adults.”
“For that much money, they should just build a new stadium in a part of town with better parking where they want more people to go.”
“The Tourism Development Authority is the party that needs to pony up the money!”
“I think tax dollars could be better spent on infrastructure — perhaps an upgraded water system?”
“I can’t even get my head around $30 million or how we can find a way to get it, but I’m pretty sure there’s enough people with that kind of money to preserve our honored tradition in our wonderful city!”
“If you feel a fondness for Ireland, land of your forebears or not, there is good news.”
“I believe we can solve the problem of some unwanted pregnancies with vasectomies.”
“The good news is that there are many local, national and international groups that are open, alive and thriving, resisting inequality, consumerism, racism, militarism and passivity by using their hearts and minds.”
“Instead of wasting all that money to destroy Merrimon Avenue, why wasn’t it used to improve and fix the well-known antiquated water system that left so many people without water for extended periods over the holidays?”
“Online pornography is free; there are no age restrictions, and I know it is hard to acknowledge, but if your child has a device and is 8 or older, they may have seen porn.”
“Someone had tied some teddy bears together and adeptly tossed them over the power lines in front of the café, shorting out the power system and leaving half of the block without electricity.”
“The city would benefit by (1) selling the condos and getting repaid most or all of its investment and (2) using the sales proceeds to fund other housing options.”
“In our letter, we listed the following nine principles we have formulated for local land use devoted to economic development in Western North Carolina.”
“I am convinced that the story is extremely biased and has neglected to highlight many positive aspects of the school by not giving equal air time to students, teachers and administrators who are proud of many aspects of the school and also committed to addressing its shortcomings.”
“Like many who depend on Asheville and business owners to keep their doors open, I want to continue to support local businesses. At the same time, who wants to risk danger to meet basic needs?”
“They waste money instead of building sidewalks on every state and city road.”
“Is there a particular community that might consider having me relocate there, for the mutual benefit that could be made in the future?”