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Learning about the Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substation planned for 252 Patton means we all are on the same page about the literally HUGE difference between GIS and Air Insulated Substations. So, no. The entire community in no way, shape, or form have the facts in front of us. The Friends of Lexington Avenue activities are not the same as COA doing a good job dealing with Duke Energy.
How misleading. Assuming “the city” refers to the City of Asheville government, it had nothing to do with the inspection or demolition of the playground at Jones Elementary School. That was all Asheville City Schools, an entirely different entity. Buncombe County government is responsible for costs of improvements at schools and until recently held a deed of convenience on that property as collateral for security upgrades at the school. How is the City of Asheville government involved again? (Not that I’d expect facts to stop a ‘funny’ cartoon.)
Hi Dylan,
Thanks for calling this to our attention. We unintentionally ran an earlier draft of the cartoon online. We’ve since updated it to reflect what appears in the printed edition of the paper.
Have a great day.