“If you want to make downtown’s grating, gravel Pit of Despair into a pinnacle of pastoral park pleasure, vote for Cecil Bothwell for Asheville City [Council].”
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Letter: Affordable housing claims fall flat
“I believe the euphemism I’m looking for is, ‘Are you kidding me right now?’ An Asheville rental at $3,160?”
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Letter writer: District elections will divide and conquer
“As a resident, property owner and voter in Asheville, I vehemently oppose [state Sen.] Tom Apodaca’s plan to force district elections on our city.”
Updated: Apodaca files bill to establish district elections for Asheville City Council
Sen. Tom Apodaca (R) has filed legislation in the North Carolina Senate to establish district elections for Asheville City Council. The bill creates six electoral districts and specifies that each district will elect one representative who lives in that area. The city’s mayor would continue to be elected by a city-wide vote.
Letter writer: Sierra Club should not interfere in local politics
“Keep the Sierra Club working on the big issues, not interfering in local politics.”
The biggest loser
Letter writer: How to choose only three City Council candidates?
“Asheville is so lucky to have this lineup of candidates!”
Letter writer: Hunt, Mayfield and Lee impress this environmentalist
“I’m proud to cast my vote for Marc Hunt, Julie Mayfield and Rich Lee.”
Letter writer: Lee supports governmental transparency
“On each issue, Rich has worked to bring the community together and discuss the facts, a refreshing break from the safe talking points we often hear from political campaigns.”
Letter writer: Haynes, Young and Lee have interests of citizens at heart
“This City Council election is pivotal. There are three candidates who have the interests of citizens at heart and three that might not.”
Letter writer: Haynes is passionate about progressive principles
“Given that affordable housing and environmental protection are two of the greatest challenges our city faces, Brian is more than deserving of one of my three votes for City Council.”
Letter writer: Mayfield didn’t represent in water system negotiations
“Julie cannot be trusted to represent us on City Council. What devil would she secretly attempt to cut her next deal with?”
Letter writer: Simerly, Hunt and Mayfield advocate for city residents
“I have seen Lindsey, Marc and Julie tirelessly advocate for the people of Asheville with passion, grace and skill. “
Letter writer: Lee and Haynes have my vote
“I am backing Rich Lee and Brian Haynes because both will be loyal to the people of Asheville, with particular concern to affordability, the overmarketing of Asheville by the hotel industry and listening to what the people want.”
Letter writer: Simerly has experience to make Asheville better for working families
“When I think of what makes Asheville great, I think of Lindsey [Simerly], her experience, her community involvement and passion.”
Letter writer: Rich Lee offers voice of reason for City Council
We need Rich Lee’s patient and humble voice of reason on City Council. We need his vision, financial expertise, political independence and his steady pragmatism. We need passion for smart planning and livability, for consistency and clarity in government, whether permitting new entrepreneurs or standards for big development. Asheville hovers on the brink of tremendous […]
Letter writer: Equality NC backs Hunt, Mayfield and Simerly
“For the City Council race in Asheville, we are endorsing Marc Hunt (at large), Julie Mayfield (at large) and Lindsey Simerly (at large).”
Letter writer: Young, Haynes and Lee are in tune with voters
“We don’t need another building downtown — we need green space, and for Sierra Club to take the side of more development was disappointing.”
Letter writer: Bothwell’s Sierra Club criticism is disappointing
“Good people can disagree on the park versus mixed-use/public plaza discussion. But no one is saying ‘high-rise hotel,’ even though Cecil [Bothwell] keeps propping up that straw man.”
Letter writer: Lot across from Basilica must become park
“The three candidates for City Council who support that green space deserve our support — Brian Haynes, Keith Young and Rich Lee.”