“It seems to me that the main reason why people are food insecure is that they just do not have enough money, especially since food prices keep increasing. If the food is ‘available’ and they can’t afford to buy it, it won’t help them.”
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Letter: Caregivers are unsung heroes
“Caregivers are the unsung heroes in health and community service systems.”
Letter: Williams, forever fierce for the people
“I have seen her not only show up and speak up for the black community, but also I have seen her advocate for a city that is accessible to all of us.”
Letter: We need Lee’s pragmatic, progressive policies
“His thorough research, compassionate listening ear and pragmatic yet progressive policies are exactly what we need.”
Letter: Wisler and Roney stay true to roots
“I will be voting for Gwen and Kim so that we can put their experience, commitment and new ideas together on Asheville City Council.”
Letter: Smith will bring commitment to equity
“I see in her a devotion to compassionate community leadership. Asheville touts itself as bastion of progressivism, but for that to be true, we need politics that match our people.”
Letter: Williams, Smith and Roney understand value of Youth Transformed for Life
“While there are four women vying for seats on Asheville City Council, Gwen Wisler will not be getting my vote. I base this decision largely on Gwen’s lack of advocacy to fund for Youth Transformed for Life …”
Letter: Roney impressed as thoughtful, intelligent
“I was especially impressed with Kim’s excellent communication skills and calm demeanor.”
Letter: Supporting Williams’ bold economic vision
“Dee, a native of Asheville and a small-business owner, has worked for issues of justice all her life as a black woman.”
Letter: Roney offers leadership for change
“We need leadership who is smart and flexible, who holds fast to the values of equity and affordability but is willing to listen and learn along the way. Kim Roney is that kind of leader.”
Letter: Proud to join fellow vegans in protest
“The local vegans have nothing to gain personally from their protest. In fact, as they pay for supplies out of their own pockets, it costs them money. I’m proud to be associated with them.”
Letter: Roney understands needs of everyday people
“She has more integrity than almost anyone I’ve ever met, and she puts her muscle where her mouth is, working in common cause with those who are being pushed aside by Asheville’s rapidly gentrifying economy.”
Letter: Wisler works to improve Asheville
“Gwen is working every day to improve Asheville for our children through her efforts to protect our natural environment, improve our built environment, make our city more equitable and improve our public schools.”
Letter: BCBS needs to fulfill its obligations
“If my health is any way jeopardized because of BCBS’ failure to come to an agreement and does not provide paid-for and contracted services, BCBS can expect a lawsuit.”
Letter: Continue the city’s progress with Smith
“I’ve had an opportunity to get to know Sheneika during this year’s campaign, and she is the real deal.”
Letter: How can Asheville prepare for nuclear war?
“The question that arises for me is: How could we, as a local community ‘prepare for war’?”
Letter: Locked out at Duke rate public hearing
“Was this directive legal, keeping the public out of a public meeting at a county building? From now on, let’s be vigilant. Let’s make sure our public officials keep public meetings open to the public.”
Deadline for election letters
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Letter: Stop threats against local sustainability school
“The vegans have raised their battle flags against Wild Abundance, Asheville’s local permaculture, natural-building and primitive-skills school. The abusive nightmare that we survived last fall with our newborn has returned with even more ‘fire and fury.'”
Letter: Offer input on Community Bill of Rights
“When it comes to protecting our land, air and water, the people of Asheville need a law that guarantees our rights.”
Letter: Separate cyclists and pedestrians on greenways
“But no current technology removes the risk in putting pedestrians with hearing loss and cyclists on the same path. So, please, planners of greenways, take that into account.”