“The purpose of this letter is … to motivate city/county residents to question the priorities of the APD and the DA in these times of staff shortages and increased serious crime, along with the dire situation of homelessness in Asheville.”
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Letter: City’s radio support creates conflict of interest
“We feel it is a conflict of interest for one city entity to sponsor a station that promotes a ‘weekly anarchist show’ with what appears to be a very anti-police agenda.”
Whose space is public space?
“The people we exclude from public spaces, and the things we refer to as worthless, say a lot about what we value as a community.”
Letter: An inauspicious omen for Asheville
“Now we lament with our brother and sister homeless friends downtown that Asheville has outgrown its kindness, its friendliness and toleration over the years.”
WNC’s summer sports adapt in winter months
Tennis, soccer, baseball and softball players face different challenges in the colder parts of the year.
Was U.S. Open cash drop the best use of tax dollars?
“Our leaders are allowing dubious choices like spending $1.3 million on vague ads and luxury VIP suites in New York City, while Asheville’s homeless situation is ever more disturbing.”
Letter: Asheville, take responsibility for homeless problem
“Stop throwing people in the streets while making housing and access to food only for those that you are most comfortable with.”
Letter: An all-out war on the homeless
“It’s an all-out war on the homeless, supported by comfortable people who profit from tourism and gentrification. Where is our compassion for those less fortunate than we are?”
Letter: City needs to keep camping out of parks
“The city of Asheville needs to adopt a zero-tolerance policy on camping in city parks. It is not sustainable, is unsanitary and just plain does not work.”