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Forum time: Council candidates square off
Would-be voters looking to make a decision about which three of the six Asheville City Council candidates to vote for have plenty of opportunities to find out more about the candidates. This week sees not only the start of early voting, but three forums — one already past and two approaching.
LIVE: Coverage of Oct. 18 Asheville City Council candidate forum
Live Twitter coverage of the Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters’ forum for the six candidates vying for three open spots on Asheville City Council.
City looks to clarify trolley system goals
Asheville City Council members and staff are looking to clarify the city’s goal of building a trolley system, in light of a proposal to build a shuttle service.
Local Matters: City Council primary wrap-up
In this edition of the Mountain Xpress’ local news podcast, reporters Jake Frankel and David Forbes examine the results of the primary race for Asheville City Council.
Local Matters: Asheville City Council and Occupy Asheville, Ponderwell and Montford
In this edition of the Mountain Xpress’ local news podcast, reporter David Forbes discusses the most recent Asheville City Council meeting, which covered the Occupy Asheville protest, a development in the Montford neighborhood and the rejection of bid by Ponderwell for the Community Media Development Initiative.
Video of City Council’s deliberations over community-media contract
Yesterday, Oct. 11, Asheville City Council unanimously voted to not authorize a community media contract with web development company Ponderwell. Xpress had also entered a proposal for the grant and was a finalist in the assessment made by a panel of city, county and business representatives. This post features video of Council’s deliberations on the measure.
Council tells staff to find temporary spot for Occupy Asheville, scraps community-media contract
At its meeting tonight, Asheville City Council directed city staff to find a temporary location for the Occupy Asheville demonstrators to camp in, with Council to consider approval. Council also unanimously rejected awarding a community-media contract to Web development company Ponderwell.
LIVE coverage of the Oct. 11 Asheville City Council meeting
Click through to the full blog, or follow #avlgov or @DavidForbes on Twitter for live dispatches from the Oct. 11 Asheville City Council meeting.
Mountain “X” should change its name to Mountain “L”
If history teaches us anything, it’s that homogenous groups inevitably self-destruct. That reality applies to the success of Asheville’s liberal majority in championing a conforming City Council — a triumph likely to be repeated in the upcoming election. So much for a feigned interest in diversity. Power has always been the left’s more authentic mission. […]
The Beat
a href=“http://www.buncombecounty.org/Governing/Depts/Election/CandidateInfo.aspx#y2011” Hunt leads pre-election fundraising among Council candidates The latest campaign-funding reports show that two candidates have raised more than $20,000 as of Oct. 4. Marc Hunt led the field with $22,946, but Mark Cates was close behind at $20,011. Some candidates had more than doubled their war chests since the last report in […]
Lael Gray rocks
I have known Lael Gray since 2007. As a friend and colleague, I find Lael intelligent, experienced and honest in her approach to issues that she encounters. I respect her integrity. At one of Lael's fundraiser events I also learned that she has achieved some amazing things in the Asheville community through hard work and […]
Council tackles media contract, Occupy Asheville request tonight
Tonight, a possible community media contract and a request by the Occupy Asheville demonstrators for a curfew exemption are before Asheville City Council.
The race for Asheville City Council: Live dispatches from today’s primary
Eight candidates are vying for the chance to be in the top six for the Nov. 8 election. **Polls are open until 7:30 p.m.** For live dispatches via Twitter, click through to the post or follow #avlelect. photo by Jonathan Welch
Occupy Asheville requests exemption to camp, city discusses response
The Occupy Asheville demonstrators are requesting an exemption from city rules to allow them to camp in Pack Square. Meanwhile, Asheville City Council members and city staff are discussing possible ways forward, and the legal ramifications, via email.
Early voting declines slightly as 1,171 have cast ballots in city primary
Early voting declined slightly from the last Asheville City Council primary, according to figures from the Buncombe County Board of Elections. This year, 1,171 citizens cast their ballots early. In the last primary, in 2009, 1,229 people voted early.
PARC releases first attack ad of the season, criticizes Mark Cates’ Tea Party connections
The progressive advocacy group, People Advocating for Real Conservancy, unleashed the first video salvo of this year’s Asheville City Council race, attacking candidate Mark Cates for his connections to the Asheville Tea Party.
Sunday open thread
The City Council primary election, the fight over the A-B Tech sales tax, candidate cash, Occupy Asheville demonstrations, Oktoberfest and our annual Best Of rankings. It’s been a busy week here in Asheville, readers, what’s on your mind?
Local Matters: County Commission news and City Council primary race
In this edition of the Mountain Xpress’ local news podcast, reporters David Forbes and Jake Frankel discuss Buncombe County Commission meeting and next week’s City Council primary.
Campaign funds spike as Council candidates approach primary ***UPDATED Friday 12 p.m.***
The latest campaign funding reports came in this week, showing Asheville City Council candidates in the midst of heated fundraising leading into the primary election.
Your vote is your voice
If you normally do not vote, what would challenge you to go to the polls? Would it be a particular candidate whom you agree with? Maybe the upcoming elections are predicted to be a close race, or there is a hot-button issue that you are passionate about. Dig deep. Think about what galvanizes you. Realize […]