“Dee, a native of Asheville and a small-business owner, has worked for issues of justice all her life as a black woman.”
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Letter: Roney offers leadership for change
“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.”
Letter: Roney understands needs of everyday people
“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.”
Letter: Wisler works to improve Asheville
“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.”
Asheville Council candidates forum puts service industry issues on the table
The Buncombe County Young Democrats and the Asheville Sustainable Restaurant Workforce hosted a forum for Asheville City Council candidates this week that probed issues affecting the city’s population of restaurant and hospitality workers.
Letter: Continue the city’s progress with Smith
“I’ve had an opportunity to get to know Sheneika during this year’s campaign, and she is the real deal.”
Voter Guide: Q&A with candidates for Asheville mayor and City Council
As Asheville enjoys the benefits of a bustling economy, it also confronts challenges that come with growth, including concerns over housing, tourism, budgeting and certain segments of the city getting left behind. Xpress asked all the candidates for mayor and City Council to share their thoughts on these topics and more prior to the Nov. 7 general election.
Council wades into rental fray, looks to future of RAD
Asheville City Council continued its quest to crack down on whole-house and whole-unit short-term rentals at its Oct. 24 meeting, as it also approved a 70-room hotel project in the River Arts District and showed warm support for giving more staff time to the Energy Innovation Task Force.
Sneak peak at the Oct. 25 issue — and a recap of last week
A look back at the week in Asheville — and a sneak peek of Xpress’ upcoming issue, coming to a newsstand near you by Wednesday, Oct. 25.
Asheville voters to weigh in on district elections for City Council
Asheville voters will be asked to weigh in on a state plan to create election districts for seats on City Council via a ballot question in this year’s Nov. 7 general election.
Council to consider development in the RAD
City Council will shine a spotlight on the River Arts District at its Oct. 24 meeting, with agenda items including a proposed 70-room lodging reuse, parking problems and adoption of a zoning code intended to encourage vibrant mixed use in the area.
Rewriting Foodtopia: Food Policy Council revisits the Food Action Plan
This month the Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council seeks approval from the city for a revised version of its Food Action Plan.
Two of three incumbents advance to general election
With 100 percent of precincts reporting primary election results, the ballot for Asheville City Council and mayor for the Nov. 7 general election is set.
Letter: Roney is the right choice for City Council
“Kim is all about making Asheville a thriving, family-centered, supportive and inclusive community for all.”
Letter: Wisler has record of consistency and experience
“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.”
Voters head to polls in Asheville
It’s primary Election Day in Asheville, where voters will winnow the field of candidates for mayor and City Council before the Nov. 7 general election. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today for all residents of the city of Asheville. On the ballot for City Council are: Pratik Bhakta, Cecil Bothwell, Andrew […]
Letter: Williams takes action on living wage, affordable housing
“She is a born leader, and her whole life has been a preparation for this opportunity to represent all of the citizens of Asheville.”
Letter: Smith, Williams and Roney will make a huge difference
“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.”
Letter: What does it mean to be an ally?
“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.”
Letter: Past time for change on City Council
“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.”
Letter: Bothwell crafts coherent vision of ‘Asheville-tomorrow’
“In three years of watching Asheville politics — and Cecil — I’ve come to appreciate him as a smart, creative and sometimes cantankerous asset, deeply committed to our city.”