“It is unnerving and frankly annoying when there is no consideration given to those ahead of you just because they are going slower. For both of our safety, please try to do better!”

“It is unnerving and frankly annoying when there is no consideration given to those ahead of you just because they are going slower. For both of our safety, please try to do better!”
“These local groups and many more peace and justice groups make up a culture of peace in Asheville, envied by many other communities in our mountain region.”
“I think any action prompted by homophobia is bound to have ill effects.”
“The Yancey County administration may be unaware of advantages gained by being in a three-county system, such as interlibrary loans of materials that a single system is unable to afford.”
“It is our next generation who is being underserved by the blatant ignorance of bigots in their homes, their schools, their political offices.”
“I was very disappointed to read reports that the Trump-appointee blueprint, Project 2025, explicitly supports single-family zoning, which would push me back toward the Democrats from whom I departed.”
“There is no doubt that people will be economically affected when every road and scenic area in WNC is kudzu-covered, and that time is fast approaching.”
“I think it would be nice to have a full disclosure of how the $3 billion is spent and who gets it. It just doesn’t sit well with me.”
“It escapes me how this could impact overworked, underpaid and probably unappreciated teachers interacting with students in classrooms.”
“The ‘visioning plan’ currently approved by the City Council foresees a Pack Square Plaza that contains something better than a new monument — an open “gathering space” where Ashevilleans can discuss anything they want, including their infamous native son.”
“I especially support his recommendation that selected street offenders be housed in the jail’s ‘annex,’ currently unused, next to the jail building.”
“In these deeply divided and perilous times, we all need to learn and practice skills that will defuse rather than escalate.”
“Asheville families are not under threat from new housing; they are under threat from a lack of housing. That’s why we have a process for zoning variances in the first place!”
“UNCA is just one more victim of a legislature hostile to excellence in public education at all levels.”
“Whether you currently have a school-age child or you simply care about the quality of education in our state, then voting for candidates who promise to support public education should be top of mind this November.”
“I am concerned that students seeking a ‘liberal arts’ environment, experience and education will notice (like spinach between your teeth) that a theater experience is not available. Perhaps they will then choose another university.”
“The humanities and the arts inform leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators and professionals how to lead, how to make ethical decisions, how to engage in creative problem-solving and how to treat other human beings from all walks of life.”
“What can city residents do to protect their families, homes and quality of life? First, don’t rely on the 2018 comprehensive plan as a guideline for how development will occur in your area.”
“Asheville is worse off as a community for gutting the foundation of a liberal arts core.”
“Realistically, it appears that the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners and RiverLink have written the obituary for French Broad Outfitters’ operation at Hominy Creek.”
“The Council twists all of its strategic plans in knots to justify an outcome that leads to more houses.”