“We agree that light pollution is a problem in the western Asheville (Candler) area.”
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“We agree that light pollution is a problem in the western Asheville (Candler) area.”
“Many activists, citizens, eco-groups, the Urban Forestry Commission and the Neighborhood Advisory Committee are justly appalled by and formally opposed to PUDD’s machination.”
“Please keep the small branch libraries open!”
“Our community is fortunate to have so many impactful groups working on behalf of animals, as the need for help is large in Western North Carolina.”
“While the information and footage of the plant were welcome, what was missing made the segment little more than a puff piece of promotion for the company.”
“Paying taxes to the county for services which it does not provide city residents and paying twice for some of them is outrageous.”
“If we want our favorite restaurants to be there for us, we need to be accommodating of them during these complicated times.”
“What I take issue with is the fact that it is made to sound like the Catholic Diocese is providing this as a charitable activity.”
“If an event cannot be held in a safe manner, it should not be held. Pretty simple, right?”
“The primary purpose of zoning laws should be to mitigate these externalized costs, to prevent development from being a burden on the community.”
“The Freedom to Vote Act and John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act will end partisan gerrymandering and ensure more fair, transparent and nonpartisan maps.”
“When you have one party controlling Asheville/Buncombe government, either Republican or Democrat, the fox is guarding the henhouse.”
“Do we need an actual Asheville Film Festival? It’s a great invitation to explore, and it clearly just needs a commitment to leadership and a budget.”
“It is always up to the official/s who have the authority and the responsibility to enforce the rule to simply enforce the established rule!”
“I am feeling upset, mad, frustrated and disappointed with Asheville’s city and county government as I write this tonight as well as all of the local churches.”
“For the past year, I’ve been fostering for the Blue Ridge Humane Society — a bittersweet experience with rewards that far outweigh the challenges.”
“The town of Woodfin has obfuscated when it should have been more honest and clear.”
“With the time here once again for the Give!Local program, which runs Nov. 1-Dec. 31, I would like to call out to everyone how important this program is for the western mountain area.”
“Asheville has a very large number of homeless vets, and if you don’t believe this, just ask the VA or BeLoved Asheville and the rescue mission.”
“It’s infuriating to see so many people complain about lack of affordable housing and then in the same conversation oppose new developments.”
“As research suggests that COVID-19 may be associated with long-term cognitive dysfunction, care for those with dementia is more crucial than ever.”