Occupation: Restaurateur (Vincenzo’s Ristorante) Education: B.A. history, Eckerd College; trained paralegal Political experience: Asheville Downtown Commission, Downtown Social Issues Task Force Donors (top 3): Carl Ricker, $4,000; Chris Petersen, $4,000; Joe Kimmel, $3,000 Endorsements: Mountain Council for Accountable Development If he were an animal, what would it be?: “A mountain goat. Mountain goats have to […]
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Candidate: Bill Russell
Occupation: Business owner (State Farm Insurance & Financial Services agency) Education: B.A. business and marketing, Marshall University Political experience: None Donors (top 3): Christopher Peterson $4,000; Carl Ricker $4,000; Joseph Kimmel, $3,000 Endorsements: “My support has come entirely from individuals on the grassroots level, not from organizations.” If he were an animal, what would it […]
Candidate: Jan Davis
Occupation: Business owner (Jan Davis Tire Store) Education: Attended Western Carolina University Political experience: Asheville Planning & Economic Development Committee, Public Safety Committee, Boards & Commissions Committee, Downtown Commission, WNC Regional Air Quality Agency, Historic Resources Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, Civic Center Commission, Tree Commission Donors (top 3): Jerry Sternberg, $1,000; Albert Sneed, $1,000; […]
Candidate: Bryan Freeborn
Occupation: TopFloorStudio, media and press relations Education: B.A. history, Evergreen State College; master’s candidate in public administration, Western Carolina University Political experience: Asheville Regional Airport Authority, Young Democrats of Buncombe County, French Broad Metropolitan Planning Organization Donors (top 3): Scott Riviere $1,000; Charlie Thomas, $1,000; Alice Brown, $750 Endorsements: Asheville Fire Fighters Association, Asheville Democracy […]
Candidate: Elaine Lite
Occupation: Publisher and editor, Critter Magazine Education: A.A. paralegal studies, Cecil’s College; attended University of South Florida Political experience: None Donors (top 3): Charlie Thomas, $3,000; Scott Riviere, $1000; David Lynch, $600 Endorsements: Sierra Club, Buncombe County Green Party, Mountain Green Party, Asheville Democracy for America If she were an animal, what would it be?: […]
Candidate: Brownie Newman
Occupation: Director, political outreach & education, Conservation Council of North Carolina Education: B.A. history/political science, Warren Wilson College Political experience: Finance Committee, Housing and Community Development Committee, Asheville Transit Commission, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Metropolitan Sewerage District Donors (top 3): Robin Hanes, $1,000; Mack Pearsall, $1,000; Chuck Cole, $1000 Endorsements: Asheville Democracy for America, Asheville Fire […]
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It’s not too late! Residents who are qualified to vote but who missed the 25-day deadline for voter registration may still register and vote at a One-Stop Voting site during the One-Stop Absentee Voting period, which started Oct. 18 and ends Nov. 3. To vote early in the one-stop process, you need to appear in […]
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Absentee balloting will begin on or after Oct. 18 (depending on how quickly after the primary ballots can be prepared); it will end Nov. 3. For more information, contact your county’s board of elections (Buncombe County: 250-4200). Oct. 17: Asheville City Council Candidates Forum, 7 to 9 p.m. at UNCA’s Reuter Center (Chestnut Ridge Room), […]
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As soon after the Oct. 9 primary as the general election ballots can be prepared, absentees voting by mail may acquire their ballots. Also hinging on how soon the ballots are prepared, one-stop absentee balloting will begin—but no earlier than Oct. 18; it will end Nov. 3. For further information, contact your county’s board of […]
Candidate: Matthew Hebb
Political party: Republican Occupation: Business owner (Caffiend coffee shop) Education: B.A. political science/pre-law, University of Central Florida Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully for Council in 2005 Donors (top 3): Bill Lack $200; Mark Delk $100; Don Yelton $100 Endorsements: Carolina Stompers, Rep. Charles Thomas 1) What are the best and worst steps City Council has taken […]
Candidate: Steve Bledsoe
Political party: None Occupation: Retired from manufacturing; engineering and management Education: B.S. engineering, Auburn University; M.B.A., University of South Carolina Political experience: None Donors (top 3): None (declined offers) Endorsements: None 1) What are the best and worst steps City Council has taken in the past two years, and why? Best: “It is hard for […]
Candidate: Bobby L. Johnston
Political party: Republican Occupation: Donations center assistant, Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry Education: Did not attend college Political experience: None Donors (top 3): “2 family members $100; 1 friend $50” Endorsements: None 1) What are the best and worst steps City Council has taken in the past two years, and why? Best: “Top-A-Stop [bus shelters]: protecting […]
Candidate: Selina D. Sullivan
Political party: Republican Occupation: Accountant, Biltmore Farms Education: B.S. business administration/management, Shaw University Political experience: Served on Planning and Zoning Commission Donors (top 3): Victor Babaoff $2,320 ($1,600 of which is office space); Pam Farris $1,220; John McLeod Jr. $1,000 Endorsements: “None yet. But I’m hoping that will change.” 1) What are the best and […]
Candidate: Dee Williams
Political party: None Occupation: Small-business owner (real estate; concessions) Education: B.A. public administration, B.S. accounting, B.S. business administration, Winston-Salem State University Political experience: Asheville/Buncombe County Minority and Women’s Business Commission; Asheville Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission Donors (top 3): David Williams $300; Almeanor Hines $220; Dee Williams $100 Endorsements: None (“No special-interest groups control me.”) 1) […]
Candidate: Christopher Chiaromonte
Political party: Yahweh and Cannabis Party Occupation: Street minister Education: Eight years of college, a year of seminary Political experience: Frequent speaker at City Council meetings Donors (top 3): None Endorsements: “My appellate lawyer” 1) What are the best and worst steps City Council has taken in the past two years, and why? Best: “The […]
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One-stop absentee voting is available through Oct. 6—and remember that, effective this year, you may register when you vote during the one-stop period. Visit www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/Election to view a sample primary ballot. Oct. 4: Asheville City Council Primary Candidates’ Forum sponsored by the Asheville chapter of the NAACP; 6 p.m. at Brown Temple CME Church (34 […]
Candidate: Donna Bateman
Political party: Democrat Occupation: Retired benefits manager, National Maritime Union Education: Year-and-a-half of college Political experience: None Donors (top 3): None Endorsements: None 1) What are the best and worst steps City Council has taken in the past two years, and why? Best: “Nominating Carl Mumpower. Because he is trying to do a job that […]
Candidate: Brownie Newman (incumbent)
Political party: Democrat Occupation: Director, political outreach & education, Conservation Council of North Carolina Education: B.A. history/political science, Warren Wilson College Political experience: Finance Committee; Housing and Community Development Committee; Asheville Transit Commission; Metropolitan Planning Organization; Metropolitan Sewerage District Donors (top 3): Robin Hanes $1,000; Mack Pearsall $1,000; Scott Riviere $1,000 Endorsements: Sierra Club, Asheville […]
Candidate: Jan Davis (incumbent)
Political party: Democrat Occupation: Business owner (Jan Davis Tire Store) Education: Attended Western Carolina University Political experience: Asheville Planning & Economic Development Committee, Public Safety Committee, Boards & Commissions Committee, Downtown Commission, WNC Regional Air Quality Agency, Historic Resources Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, Civic Center Commission, Tree Commission Donors (top 3): Jerry Sternberg $1,000; […]
Candidate: Lindsey Simerly
Political party: None Occupation: Massage therapist, nanny, construction Education: Currently enrolled at A-B Tech Political experience: None Donors (top 3): None accepted Endorsements: Did not respond 1) What are the best and worst steps City Council has taken in the past two years, and why? Best: “The July revision of steep-slope policy, which helps protect […]
Candidate: Elaine Lite
Political party: Democrat Occupation: Publisher and Editor, Critter Magazine Education: A.A. paralegal studies, Cecil’s College; attended University of South Florida Political experience: None Donors (top 3): Charlie Thomas $3,000; David Lynch $600; Cecil Bothwell $500 Endorsements: Sierra Club, Buncombe County Green Party, Mountain Green Party, Asheville Democracy for America 1) What are the best and […]