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Democrats find widespread success in county races
Robert Pressley, incumbent Buncombe County commissioner for District 3, was the only Republican to win a county race in the hotly contested 2018 midterms. Buncombe County Democratic Party Chair Jeff Rose said the party’s unprecedented midterm voter outreach had helped propel Democratic candidates to wins in nearly all local contests.
Why 2018 isn’t the ‘year of the woman’ in NC
“Let’s all make women reappear instead of disappear politically and the ‘year of the woman’ commonplace and not just about 2018.”
Letter: Why I’m voting for Miller, Earls and Brown
“You can be sure the Republicans are pouring millions into stopping her so they can continue to take away voting rights, due-process rights, the rights of municipalities to prohibit discrimination, etc.”
Letter: Meadows — missing in action
“We do recall him voting for the doomed American Health Care Act and then crying crocodile tears about not having known of the impact it would have on poor and working families.”
Letter: Higgins has the qualifications for sheriff
“He is a well-respected, successful business owner and has been for a big part of his life.”
Letter: Miller has right qualifications for sheriff
“You must not know that Quentin plans to hold regular town halls to build community rapport. Or that our opioid crisis will be one of Quentin’s top priorities.”
Letter: Turner has the tools to better his hometown
“I was thrilled to learn that Brian has experience working in higher education and understands the pros and cons to our public schools on a systemic level.”
Letter: Defeat McHenry and save the U.S. Postal Service
“He submitted a bill that would have pre-emptively banned future U.S. Postal Service innovations in its products and services, such as affordable, basic banking (low-cost check cashing, small-dollar loans, savings accounts, money transfers).”
Letter: Experienced Miller seeks positive future for Buncombe
“Quentin Miller seeks a positive future for Buncombe County that includes innovative cooperation with other agencies to combat the opioid epidemic, more transparency of policing activities and increasing the safety of all students and adults.”
Letter: Let us count the ways the GOP fails
“Just look at Mark Meadows aiding Trump! Does he bother to campaign here or debate Phillip Price? No.”
Letter: Our power is in our vote!
“Only by your vote can the needs of the people be taken seriously.”
Xpress and BPR host candidate forum for Commission District 2 candidates (video)
In partnership with Blue Ridge Public Radio, Mountain Xpress will present a candidate forum for the District 2 seat of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners today at noon.
Letter: Edwards is a strong, proven leader
“Amanda Edwards is the only candidate in District 2 who will provide accountability and strong oversight, while respecting other voices in our community.”
Letter: Another reason to unseat McHenry
“His continuing record of blindly supporting Congressional Republican dogma is a travesty.”
Letter: Price is a working man for working people
“He reminds me of the village blacksmith who laid aside his hammer and cooled his forge to stand fast with his neighbors against tyranny at Old North Bridge.”
Letter: Price will improve government, not destroy it
“He supports health care coverage for all, protecting the environment and public schools.”
Letter: Progress was happening 40 years ago
“A letter in the May 2 edition credited the present district attorney with hiring the first black assistant DA. This is not accurate.”
Letter: McHenry will continue to serve WNC well
“Since his first election in 2004, he has continued to be a critical voice for conservative legislation.”
Letter: Williams deserves to be re-elected
“We would very well-served with him continuing on because as our county grows, we can be confident we have someone who is practiced, accomplished and has our back and best interests at heart.”
Letter: Williams and Miller have experience, integrity and vision
“I believe that, like Todd, Quentin has the experience, integrity and vision we need.”
