“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.”
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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.”
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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.”
Letter: Making Peace Day every day
“Peace = justice = sharing. … But as Amy Cantrell asked me, ‘If we truly believe in peace and not war … what are we willing to risk to bring that about in the world?'”
Letter: YWCA offers worthwhile program to manage diabetes
“Please call the YWCA for more information about how to sign on. You will not regret it in taking charge of your overall health.”
Letter: Finance housing, treatment with cannabis tax
“Due to the legislature’s denial and consequently the lack of coherent policy or plan, Asheville and Buncombe County can lead the way with a creative and coherent plan to provide adequate access to care for people who are struggling with addiction and mental health.”
Letter: Sun, stone and shadow
“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.”
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.”