“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.”
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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.”
Letter: Support a clean, green energy grid
“We need to actively support a clean, green energy grid — and only a clean, green energy grid — throughout our state and throughout the world.”
Letter: Judith Smith, R.I.P.
“I hope her family gets closure one day and her case is eventually solved and the culprit or culprits are found and punished accordingly.”
Letter: Williams will get results that Asheville needs
“She is a critical thinker and is willing to break problems down to look at the smallest details in order to find a solution.”
Letter: A growing Asheville needs Vijay Kapoor
“Over the past year, I have come to realize that Vijay has both the experience and the drive necessary to address Asheville’s growth and development issues.”
Letter: Dee Williams for City Council
“Because I vote for what candidates have done (their experience defines their qualifications) and not what they say they’re going to do, I’m voting for Dee Williams in the upcoming City Council primary on Oct. 10 and in the general election on Nov. 7.”
Letter: Supporting Lee, despite disagreeing on policy
“So why would I support a politician with whom I disagree so consistently? Frugality, passion and open-mindedness.”
Letter: Conservatives attack poor on dental care
“Conservatives’ deflection to ‘personal responsibility’ is a cop-out that hides their lack of solutions to this issue.”
Letter: Thirsty in Beer City
“Why does it seem to be so difficult to put a few fun, nonalcoholic drinks in the fridge?”
Letter: Give artists their due
“I’m truly honored that you thought it was a great addition to the article; however, next time if you post an artist’s work, I think you should acknowledge them so they may have some new opportunities arise.”
Letter: Economic theory and Asheville
“Trickle-down economics does not work. Look no further than Asheville.”
Letter: Bothwell ‘walks his talk’
“He has tirelessly displayed the courage of his convictions advocating for affordable housing, a living wage, social and economic justice, better public transportation, more public parks and green spaces, and a commitment to consider climate change in every decision he makes personally and as a community leader. “
Letter: McHenry is wrong about single-payer health care
“Just imagine — some $17 trillion in savings, and health care for everyone!”
Letter: Remembering Chuck Marsh, permaculture pioneer and innovative spirit
“A unique individual for his time and place, Chuck Marsh was committed broadly to environmental education, bigger-picture thinking and a deep love for people and the future of the world.”
Letter: Repurposing the Vance Monument
“In that vein, here is my idea for the Vance Monument: Have a local sculptor create a giant hand at the base; fingers folded to create the impression that the obelisk is a raised middle finger.”
Letter: Let’s move forward with Williams
“She understands what has occurred and what kinds of economic and social steps can help Asheville move forward versus being static or moving backward.”
Letter: Coming ‘round the mountain (in a big truck)
“Is it going to take someone being killed before we can get some relief from this problem?”
Letter: City needs Kapoor’s constructive voice
“I have found him to be a person of high integrity, a willing listener, a thoughtful decision-maker and an inclusive leader.”
Letter: Back-of-house employees are just as important
“Once we acknowledge that those back-of-house “dish-pit” employees are just as important (if not more) than the young and sprightly servers in the front of house, we can begin to change the climate and move the industry and the hard-working people of Asheville forward.”