“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.”
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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: St. Lawrence Green offers line in sand for City Council
“Brian Haynes, Rich Lee and Keith Young have endorsed preservation of St. Lawrence Green as a public space. That’s one of many reasons I have endorsed them for Council. “
Letter writer: Young voters should consider Carl Mumpower for City Council
“You may not always agree with Carl [Mumpower], but I know that he is a man who thinks things through and stands for what he believes is right instead of just saying what people want to hear.”
Bothwell: Poll says 86 percent of Asheville voters support park
In a press conference across the street from the so-called “Pit of Despair,” Asheville City Councilman and Buncombe County Board of Commissioners candidate Cecil Bothwell said this morning that a poll conducted by his campaign shows that 86 percent of likely Asheville voters favor a park on the city-owned parcel opposite the Basilica of St. Lawrence and the U.S. Cellular Center.
Food Policy Council to host public forum with Asheville City Council candidates
With an upcoming forum for Asheville City Council candidates, the Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council hopes to make food insecurity one of the front-and-center campaign issues.
Letter writer: Brian Haynes offers thoughtful approach for City Council
“I support Brian Haynes for Council member because he is the only candidate whose message is: ‘Slow down” and think.'”
Letter writer: In City Council race, single-issue voting is shortsighted
“To not consider voting for [Julie Mayfield], based on only this one downtown green-space issue, strikes me as shortsighted.”
Council revises rules on affordable housing incentives
Asheville City Council discussed the city’s new AAA rating, a land use revision, extending the living wage and zoning changes for affordable housing at the Tuesday, Sept. 22 regular meeting.
Letter writer: Legalize — don’t penalize — short-term rentals
“It seems that legalization and good regulation is a much more reasonable approach to the situation than hiring a person to seek us out and impose hefty fines.”
Letter writer: Simerly offers integrity, skill and commitment to serving community
“Lindsey has proven her commitment to serving as a political voice for many in this community that struggle to have their voices heard.”
Letter writer: Vote for Marc Hunt, an effective and reasonable leader
“I want Marc in government because he is one of the most effective people I’ve ever been around. “
Letter writer: Marc Hunt’s approach to lot near Basilica is constructive, pragmatic
“Big spending for another full-scale park on the Haywood Street site would drain the city budget far more than the balanced use of the site favored by Marc and the majority of Council and would mean less money available for other priorities, such as sidewalks, greenways and non-downtown neighborhood improvements.”
Letter writer: Where do City Council candidates stand on future of lot near Basilica?
“This is not the only issue in the election, but it is an indicator of whether candidates will be responsive to residents or to the developers.”
City Council grapples with Homestays, raises fines on short-term rental violations
From real estate investors to neighborhood advocates to homeowners trying to make ends meet, just about everyone in Asheville has a dog in the ongoing fight over short-term vacation rentals. At the Tuesday, Aug. 25 Asheville City Council meeting, citizens representing a variety of viewpoints crowded City Hall.
Letter writer: How can local government help with affordable housing? Transportation
“There are two ways I see that local government can effectively address affordability. The first is to drop parking-space requirements for city apartment developments.”
Letter writer: Doubts grow about City Council candidates (except for one)
“Only [City Council candidate] LaVonda Payne seems to lack the kind of baggage that can stand up to further scrutiny.”
Asheville City Council increases fines for short-term rental violations
City Council packed its chamber and then some on Tuesday, Aug. 25 as it heard public comment on two hot topics: proposed changes to the rules for Homestay guest accommodations and increased fines for violations of the city’s existing prohibition on short-term housing rentals (STRs).
City Council and County Commissioners discuss common interests
In a joint meeting short on controversy but long on mutual back-slapping, the Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Board of Commissioners celebrated common projects, resources and initiatives.
Stirring the local political pot
Over the last few weeks, it seems as though many Asheville and Buncombe politicians are moving pieces in a bigger puzzle. From retirements to withdrawals, shifting boards to a run for state office — and 15 candidates running for Asheville City Council, a lot is happening these days in local politics.