“If we remove the Vance name and plaque, we will dispose of all positive and negative connotations imposed upon it. We will reduce it to its purest form — an obelisk of stone, sun and shadow. Now the monument is free.”
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Letter: Asheville should be prepared for war
“Based on Donald Trump’s recent statements to North Korea and Kim Jong Un’s replies, I, once again, ask the mayor and City Council to begin making preparations for what seems more and more likely every day.”
Letter: ‘Thirsty’ evokes ‘sympathy’
“I just wanted to reach out and express my deepest sympathy for the poor woman who is forced to navigate the vicious sea of Asheville fine dining establishments and posh fundraisers where she has little more than coffee and water from which to choose.”
Letter: WNC should join health care discussion
“Health Care for All — A Moral Obligation?” a faith-based symposium hosted by Health Care for All — WNC, will be held at the First Baptist Church of Asheville on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Letter: Roney is the right choice for City Council
“Kim is all about making Asheville a thriving, family-centered, supportive and inclusive community for all.”
Letter: Wisler has record of consistency and experience
“Gwen has served as vice mayor for the last four years and has proven herself a sound mind and reasonable voice on our City Council.”
Letter: Williams takes action on living wage, affordable housing
“She is a born leader, and her whole life has been a preparation for this opportunity to represent all of the citizens of Asheville.”
Letter: Smith, Williams and Roney will make a huge difference
“Personally I will be voting for Sheneika Smith, Dee Williams and Kim Roney. I really believe these three amazing, strong, outspoken, forthright, visionary women will make a huge difference that is needed on our City Council.”
Letter: What does it mean to be an ally?
“It is my suggestion that he admit he needs to grow and to begin to take the lead from the powerful voices that have been speaking to him for years from the African-American community.”
Letter: Past time for change on City Council
“In the past half decade, residents of Asheville have seen their little city transformed — and not in a good way — by seemingly unregulated development, which the present City Council says is beyond their ability to control.”
Letter: Bothwell crafts coherent vision of ‘Asheville-tomorrow’
“In three years of watching Asheville politics — and Cecil — I’ve come to appreciate him as a smart, creative and sometimes cantankerous asset, deeply committed to our city.”
Letter: Vassallo seeks feasible solutions
“Adrian will give you the straight talk, even at the risk of disappointing you. He does not have a partisan ax to grind; he seeks only feasible solutions.”
Letter: Bothwell fighting for fairness in regard to STRs
“It has been an honor serving with Cecil Bothwell on Asheville City Council. I know that he will always fight for fairness and equality for our citizens.”
Letter: Goldstein has expertise and civic leadership experience
“No other candidate combines Jeremy’s expertise in land use and urban planning; his experience in starting and growing a small business in Asheville; and his civic leadership experience.”
Letter: Grateful for Bothwell’s integrity, vision and leadership
“As always, Cecil continues to fight consistently and powerfully to protect the very soul of our fair city against outside interests.”
Letter: Williams is passionate to create positive social change
“As a longtime environmental and social justice activist, it is my honor to endorse Dee Williams for Asheville City Council.”
Letter: Kapoor will advocate for responsible development
“Vijay is running for City Council to ensure that Asheville neighborhoods have a greater voice in the preplanning of land development and redevelopment, transportation and roadway improvements, and other projects affecting our natural environment, property values and quality of life. “
Letter: Join our Walk to School Day event
“Thanks for helping to make our streets safe for commuters both young and old! We’ll see you out on Haywood Road, Wednesday, Oct. 4. “
Letter: Vassallo will focus on smart growth, affordable housing
“His campaign platform, Back to Basics, will focus on smart growth and building practices, plus increased housing that will be both affordable and accessible to sustain our rapidly growing populace.”
Letter: Movement to remove monuments is misguided
“It’s because of teachers like Ready that there is so much anger and violence today, including that against statues and monuments to some great Americans who they have put in a proverbial box as ‘racist’ when there’s so much more to them and what they did for our country.”
Letter: How to talk about climate change
“On Sept. 30, the Citizens’ Climate Lobby and the UNCA Student Environmental Center are hosting a workshop titled Constructive Communication & Engagement on Climate Change. It will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the UNCA Brown Hall, Room 218.”