“Can anyone explain why panhandlers at street intersections usually remain stationary even when the traffic light is red for cars headed in their direction?”
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“Can anyone explain why panhandlers at street intersections usually remain stationary even when the traffic light is red for cars headed in their direction?”
“So this city/area that gets its tourists from its mountain beauty is going to have a new landmark in its center? Trees, etc., give way to a maze of ‘electric hardware’?”
“In so doing, Jasmine Beach-Ferrara will represent us in the 11th Congressional District and Cheri Beasley will represent us in the U.S. Senate because freedom of choice is key to a thriving democracy.”
“What’s just as important to me has been seeing Maggie demonstrate compassion, a genuine interest in listening to all parties, an ability to build coalitions and a relentlessly positive drive to actually get things done.”
“Nowhere did I see the type of ugly, burnt band of chemical brush kill that I see all over North Carolina’s highway margins.”
“Please vote ‘Yes’ for the housing bond, which will support affordable homes for people serving our community.”
“On that Earth Day, I aligned myself with many others in Asheville and around the country who were standing up for people and the environment.”
“Edwards likes to tout his ‘mountain values’ and business expertise. I don’t share those values, and, with Trump, we’ve seen that a businessman does not always make a good public servant.”
“Too much emphasis is put on the achievers, and so many children are left behind.”
“Asheville has a violent gun problem now. People shot every week.”
“Mollie stands for a quality education, with the parents making the decisions on what the children should be taught and where they should go to school.”
“I’m motivated to share my reflections on the oneness of the people present, which represented pluralism in America; our togetherness reflected we were ‘all one’ when celebrating what matters in life.”
“If you want candle power for Asheville, go for it.”
“We need more trees, not less!”
“I know from personal experience that she strives to create positive, inclusive and quality education for all Asheville City Schools students.”
“City Council candidate Maggie Ullman Berthiaume realizes that housing stability is the foundation for everything else in our daily lives.”
“Why isn’t this in local news, especially after confiscation of rainbow fentanyl in Cherokee?”
“What are the options for replacement of funds for the Metropolitan Sewerage District that are currently provided by the dam?”
“Hopefully, the analysis will include more options than just remove entirely versus leave as is.”
“Mountain Xpress readers: Please attend the Sept. 27 meeting and urge Asheville City Council to take immediate action to protect public health and the environment.”
“And if Sen. Edwards wants kids to talk more about protons than pronouns, how about funding up-to-date science labs in our public schools staffed by decently paid teachers?”