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    Tag:  Asheville City Council elections 2017

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    2017 year in review

    Posted on December 29, 2017January 2, 2018 by Virginia Daffron

    Looking back on 2017, Xpress highlights some of the hundreds of stories we covered in our print editions and online over the year.

    7.0 K views+Community NewsNews

    Why the voter apathy, Asheville?

    Posted on November 6, 2017November 6, 2017 by Xpress Staff

    “I don’t understand why people won’t vote in larger numbers for the local Council elections. That’s the structure between you and the chaos of national politics.”

    5.1 K views24CommentaryOpinion

    Letter: Williams, forever fierce for the people

    Posted on November 6, 2017November 6, 2017 by Letters

    “I have seen her not only show up and speak up for the black community, but also I have seen her advocate for a city that is accessible to all of us.”

    1.9 K views4LettersOpinion

    Letter: We need Lee’s pragmatic, progressiv­e policies

    Posted on November 6, 2017November 5, 2017 by Letters

    “His thorough research, compassionate listening ear and pragmatic yet progressive policies are exactly what we need.”

    1.5 K views+LettersOpinion

    Letter: Wisler and Roney stay true to roots

    Posted on November 5, 2017November 5, 2017 by Letters

    “I will be voting for Gwen and Kim so that we can put their experience, commitment and new ideas together on Asheville City Council.”

    1.6 K views+LettersOpinion

    Letter: Smith will bring commitment to equity

    Posted on November 5, 2017November 4, 2017 by Letters

    “I see in her a devotion to compassionate community leadership. Asheville touts itself as bastion of progressivism, but for that to be true, we need politics that match our people.”

    1.4 K views+LettersOpinion

    Letter: Williams, Smith and Roney understand value of Youth Transforme­d for Life

    Posted on November 4, 2017November 4, 2017 by Letters

    “While there are four women vying for seats on Asheville City Council, Gwen Wisler will not be getting my vote. I base this decision largely on Gwen’s lack of advocacy to fund for Youth Transformed for Life …”

    1.9 K views1LettersOpinion

    Letter: Supporting Williams’ bold economic vision

    Posted on November 4, 2017November 4, 2017 by Letters

    “Dee, a native of Asheville and a small-business owner, has worked for issues of justice all her life as a black woman.”

    1.9 K views4LettersOpinion

    Final candidate forum highlights business issues

    Posted on November 3, 2017November 4, 2017 by Virginia Daffron

    Candidates for Asheville City Council and mayor got up early for one last candidate forum before Nov. 7’s general election. Presented by the Council of Independent Business Owners, the Nov. 3 forum focused on business and economic issues.

    3.2 K views+Local GovernmentNewsPolitics & Elections

    Letter: Roney offers leadership for change

    Posted on November 1, 2017November 1, 2017 by Letters

    “We need leadership who is smart and flexible, who holds fast to the values of equity and affordability but is willing to listen and learn along the way. Kim Roney is that kind of leader.”

    2.1 K views3LettersOpinion

    Coming up in the Nov. 1 issue, and highlights from the past week

    Posted on October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 by Virginia Daffron

    It’s time to get to the polls, Buncombe voters! We’ve got your general election voter guide, with Q&A with candidates for Asheville mayor and City Council, as well as a roundup of other contested Buncombe municipal races.

    3.7 K views+AnimalsBusinessCommunity NewsEnvironmentLocal GovernmentNewsOutdoorsPolitics & ElectionsWellness

    Letter: Roney understand­s needs of everyday people

    Posted on October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 by Letters

    “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.”

    1.7 K views1LettersOpinion

    Letter: Wisler works to improve Asheville

    Posted on October 29, 2017October 28, 2017 by Letters

    “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.”

    3.1 K views2LettersOpinion

    Letter: Continue the city’s progress with Smith

    Posted on October 28, 2017October 28, 2017 by Letters

    “I’ve had an opportunity to get to know Sheneika during this year’s campaign, and she is the real deal.”

    2.4 K views6LettersOpinion

    Deadline for election letters

    Posted on October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 by Letters

    For the best chance to have your letter to the editor appear in the Nov. 1 issue of Xpress (the last issue before the general election), please email your letter by Wednesday, Oct. 25, to letters@mountainx.com.

    1.4 K views+LettersOpinion

    Letter: Roney is the right choice for City Council

    Posted on October 10, 2017October 10, 2017 by Letters

    “Kim is all about making Asheville a thriving, family-centered, supportive and inclusive community for all.”

    2.2 K views1LettersOpinion

    Letter: Wisler has record of consistenc­y and experience

    Posted on October 10, 2017October 10, 2017 by Letters

    “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.”

    2.1 K views+LettersOpinion

    Letter: Williams takes action on living wage, affordable housing

    Posted on October 8, 2017October 8, 2017 by Letters

    “She is a born leader, and her whole life has been a preparation for this opportunity to represent all of the citizens of Asheville.”

    3.6 K views8LettersOpinion

    Letter: Smith, Williams and Roney will make a huge difference

    Posted on October 8, 2017October 8, 2017 by Letters

    “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.”

    3.4 K views15LettersOpinion

    Letter: What does it mean to be an ally?

    Posted on October 8, 2017October 8, 2017 by Letters

    “It is my suggestion that he admit he needs to grow and to begin to take the lead from the powerful voices that have been speaking to him for years from the African-American community.”

    2.5 K views2LettersOpinion

    Letter: Past time for change on City Council

    Posted on October 7, 2017October 7, 2017 by Letters

    “In the past half decade, residents of Asheville have seen their little city transformed — and not in a good way — by seemingly unregulated development, which the present City Council says is beyond their ability to control.”

    2.4 K views7LettersOpinion
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