“We don’t need another building downtown — we need green space, and for Sierra Club to take the side of more development was disappointing.”
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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.”
Letter writer: Mayfield says experience with legislators makes her more effective
“Asheville voters do not need to question my willingness or ability to fight for Asheville and its water system in Raleigh.”
Letter writer: Mayfield failed to fight hard for city water system
“We eventually quit working with Julie [Mayfield] after it became clear to us that it was more important to her to protect her relationship with the ‘good’ Republican on the environment, Rep. Chuck McGrady, than to fight really hard for the city of Asheville.”
Letter writer: Even the Sierra Club makes mistakes
“As strange as it feels to be opposing the Sierra Club, I urge my fellow members, and, indeed, anyone who feels that this election is as much about protecting our urban as our natural environment, not to take the club’s endorsement with the sort of knee-jerk trust that I myself have exercised in the past.”
Letter writer: Sierra Club endorses three for City Council
“The Sierra Club has endorsed Julie Mayfield, Marc Hunt and Lindsey Simerly for Asheville City Council after reviewing the records, experience and positions of the candidates on a broad range of environmental issues rather than one single issue. “
Letter writer: Take a good look at the candidates who want your vote
“Most residents like the city the way it is and respect slow and thoughtful progress for the future, but lately, it feels like it is big money pulling the strings. “
Letter writer: Hunt, Mayfield and Simerly will accomplish great things
“I believe all three will accomplish tremendous things for our city and region.”
Letter writer: Rich Lee understands the issues facing Asheville
“Not only does Rich have a solid history of grassroots organizing at the neighborhood level here in West Asheville, as well as a background in finance, he also has a comprehensive understanding of the most pressing issues affecting this city.”
Letter writer: Look at candidate’s own statements for views on park issue
“As for politics, I would never name my fellow candidates in an attack or participate in push polls or slates.”
Letter writer: Asheville needs practical, centrist City Council members
“I support John Miall because Asheville needs practical, centrist City Council members who understand the need to get things done, things that need to be done without a lot of bureaucracy and in logical priority order.”
Letter writer: Liston, Grady and Payne offer hope for rent moderation
“Not only will parks limit the housing supply, but they will also increase demand as affluent gentry from all over outbid local tenants to enjoy all the new parks.”
Letter writer: Neighborhoods should unite to vote for Lee
“After reading Rich’s open letter on why he supports the green space in front of the Basilica [of St. Lawrence], I believe that he has the financial savvy to help our city go forward without sacrificing our quality of life.”
Letter writer: Sierra Club backs Hunt and Mayfield for City Council
“After reviewing questionnaires and interviewing candidates, the Sierra Club has endorsed Marc Hunt and Julie Mayfield for Asheville City Council.”