“If effective systems were already in place, then health care workers wouldn’t represent almost three-quarters of all workplace violence occurrences.”
Letter: Don’t stereotype ‘climate refugees’
“Residents across the ideological spectrum lament the presence of outsiders, declare that Asheville should be ‘closed’ and spout fears about population growth.”
Letter: Duke shouldn’t pocket our excess solar energy
“I have found out that Duke has a cutoff date of May 31 for each year, and then they pocket my excess energy.”
Letter: We need truly local news
“Our lives in this democratic country do not exist in a void, and we need to know about the institutions that provide essential services and a safe, livable environment — like government, schools and hospitals.”
Letter: Could we please rename Spooks Branch Road?
“Please get someone to rename the road. It’s too much of a blatant reference to anti-Black terrorism at the hands of the Klan for 2022.”
Letter: It’s in our hands to transform schools and values
“Schools will not change until we develop a revolutionary, nonviolent transformation of our cultural values. In other words, education is not a single, standalone issue.”
Letter: A threat to our voting rights
“Our courts and not local politicians need to make the decisions as to whether submitted district voting maps are fair.”
Letter: Write city leaders about Merrimon Avenue disaster
“Take what’s left of the money to stop this endeavor now and use the funds to repaint the lines on Merrimon to their former, workable configuration.”
Letter: Reclaiming Nov. 11 as a day for peace
“Veterans for Peace Western North Carolina will again this year assemble in remembrance and reclamation of the origins of Armistice Day.”
Letter: Road diet improves noise levels
“My neighborhood noise from Merrimon Avenue is much reduced with the new street design.”
Letter: Who is more pro-life — Beach-Ferrara or Edwards?
“When I consider pro-life policies, I think affordable housing and health care, safe schools, commonsense gun control laws, clean water and air, conversion to renewable resources, a strong social safety net.”
Letter: Massachi will highlight students’ voices
“What makes Miri’s candidacy unique and important is that as a board member, she will fight to include and highlight the students’ ideas and voices.”
Letter: Warren will listen, bring responsive solutions
“His vision and ideas encompass every student, including those not college bound who still benefit from support and well-rounded education in preparing for their future.”
Letter: No more bonds, please!
“In this economy, it takes a lot of nerve to even mention increasing taxes.”
Letter: Officials must oppose nuclear war
“During this election season, you can and should ask all candidates for public office what their plans may be to address this crisis, which endangers all of humanity.”
Letter: Our rights are on the line this election
“Beasley and Beach-Ferrara will protect the rights we have enjoyed for decades. Budd and Edwards want to send us back 50 years or more.”
Letter: Candidates should state positions about Jan. 6
“I have no problem with Christians being guided by their faith in their personal lives, but I do not want any of my elected officials making decisions that will impact all of us based on their religion. Whatever that religion is.”
Letter: Berthiaume is inclusive coalition builder
“She’s proven effective in her work on sustainability and climate advocacy because she brings people together.”
Letter: Edwards has top-tier leadership qualities
“I have met few people in my long life who have the wonderful combination of qualifications to lead as she has.”
Letter: Beach-Ferrara favors an inclusive society
“She favors an inclusive society that maintains rights, fairness and opportunity for every citizen.”
Letter: Where’s the public safety action plan?
“More resources without strategy that apprehends the true nature of the challenge won’t get the public safety and public health job done.”