“There absolutely should be zoning rules, restrictions and regulations in Buncombe County that prevent investors, who have no interest in an area beyond making money, from creating these stand-alone STRs in established neighborhoods.”
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Letter: Thanks for Meadow Road fix
“That curve of Meadow Road near the Norfolk Southern railroad entrance is so nice to drive on now!”
Letter: Where are government’s priorities?
“I would like to know why North Carolina, Buncombe County and the city of Asheville don’t help people with disabilities.”
Letter: Ullman offers qualifications and experience
“In my years as a reporter, a Council member and a city voter, I’ve not seen a more qualified and experienced entrant to the Asheville political scene.”
Letter: Choose Sierra Club endorsees in Woodfin
“Woodfin town commissioner candidates Eric Edgerton, Jim McAllister and Hazel Thornton are endorsed by the Sierra Club and committed to open government practices and protecting our environment in Woodfin.”
Letter: Vote for good government in Woodfin
“I would respectfully encourage everyone to cast your votes for Hazel Thornton, Jim McAllister and Eric Edgerton. Each of them seems to share my philosophy of good government.”
Letter: Sewage costs cause homelessness
“Many people are definitely homeless because they can’t afford sewer hookups, septic tanks, leach fields or the land to put them in, and I don’t think they deserve this environmental burden.”
Letter: What if we stopped using money?
“The point of this letter is to possibly begin a local discussion about what life would be like if we stopped using money.”
Letter: Can Hippie Girl still wear Chanel?
“Why can’t we have both? Sensible development with a conscience?”
Letter: APD should be allowed to use tear gas
“Absolutely the Asheville Police Department should be allowed gas, if necessary, for crowd control!”
Letter: WNC families deserve Build Back Better plan
“Beneath the roar of doom and gloom, an undercurrent of bold actions by our national government is revitalizing Western North Carolina.”
Letter: Still missing Darcel Grimes
“Miss Darcel Grimes will always be at the temple of Western North Carolina news excellence, and she is surely missed off the air.”
Letter: To live up to Asheville’s reputation, don’t close library
“Denying citizens a local library would make Asheville seem yet more crass, mercenary and indifferent to the population, especially those not blessed with lots of free time, ready transportation, internet benefits and the like.”
Letter: More tips on how to save birds
“The birds will thank you, and you’ll get to enjoy seeing more live birds!”
Letter: Think outside the box for Bent Creek property
“What if we ever decide to build a multipurpose concert and/or sports arena (with parking) and take the load off downtown?”
Letter: It’s time to fulfill sidewalks promise
“We can’t wait for someone to get hurt. We need our sidewalks now!”
Letter: Flaw in salary argument for Pratt & Whitney plant
“One flaw about the salary workers can expect for putting time and effort into a job at this plant will hurt them and those who depend on them.”
Letter: Don’t spend millions on low-barrier shelter
“Spending $1 million to $2 million to construct a site on city-owned property and using the rest for the rescue of existing organizations would seem to me a far better allocation of the rescue funds!”
Letter: Homeward Bound’s approach to homelessness shows results
“One of our clients who was the most arrested person in Asheville prior to engaging with us at Woodfin now has an 83% decrease in law enforcement interaction.”
Letter: COVID-19 vaccine resistance explained
“COVID-19 vaccine resistance is just one piece of a broader pushback movement by the majority of Americans who value conservative prudence over liberal pretense.”
Letter: Mandate vaccinations at Mission!
“Mission HCA needs to get its priorities straight and heed the recommendations of public health and medical experts.”