The Republican candidates for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in District 2 made their campaign pitches March 31 at the annual party convention.
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Commissioners take initial action to build two new schools in Asheville, vote to study construction
The board took the initial action needed to build two new schools in the city of Asheville, voting 5–0 to borrow $2 million from the School Capital Commission Fund to pay for studies and architectural plans.
LIVE: Dispatches from the March 20 Buncombe Commissioners meeting
Among other action scheduled for its March 20 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider a move that could help pave the way for $30 million in capital improvements to Asheville Middle and Isaac Dickson Elementary schools. Follow live Twitter coverage here
JoAnn Morgan announces run for Buncombe Board of Commissioners
Democrat JoAnn Morgan is jumping into the race for a seat on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in District 2, which includes much of the eastern part of the county, from Fairview to Barnardsville.
Glenda Weinert announces run for Buncombe County Commission chair
Childcare advocate and businesswoman Glenda Weinert announced Feb. 27 that she will run for chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.
Buncombe Commissioners vote ‘no’ on mobile homes; Byrd challenges Gantt for board chair
At their Feb. 21 meeting, Buncombe County commissioners denied a rezoning request that would’ve allowed more mobile homes in Reynolds and approved $50,000 for a job training program. Dr. Milton Byrd also announced that he’s going to try to unseat incumbent Board Chair David Gantt by running against him in the May 8 Democratic primary.
LIVE: Commissioners consider rezoning request, more
Among other items on the Feb. 21 meeting agenda, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning request to allow more development of a 4.45-acre parcel along Bee Ridge Road in Reynolds. This post features live dispatches from the meeting via Twitter.
Buncombe commissioners preview: More mobile homes coming to Reynolds?
Topping the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners’ Feb. 21 agenda is a rezoning request to allow more development of a 4.45-acre parcel along Bee Ridge Road in Reynolds.
Changes celebrated at Buncombe County Health and Human Services Department
About 75 department heads, staffers, elected officials and others gathered Feb. 15 to celebrate recent renovations to the Buncombe County Health and Human Services Department building in downtown Asheville.
(Pictured here: Board chair David Gantt and Commissioner Carol Peterson try out a new kids play area in the building’s lobby. Photos by Bill Rhodes)
Kevin King announces run for Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
Kevin King, a 24–year–old staff writer for the Tribune Papers of WNC, is planning to run for a seat on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in District 3, which stretches from Arden in the south to Sandymush in the northwest.
Terry Van Duyn announces run for Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
Democrat Terry Van Duyn announced Feb. 10 that she’s running for a seat on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in District 3, which stretches from Arden in the south to Sandymush in the northwest.
Ellen Frost announces run for Buncombe Board of Commissioners
Democrat Ellen Frost announced Feb. 9 that she plans to run for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in District 2, which encompasses much of the eastern part of the county.
Buncombe Commissioners cancel Feb. 7 meeting
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners canceled today’s Feb. 7 meeting.
It’s official: Jones will seek second term on Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
After indicating for months that she was likely to seek another term on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, Holly Jones made it official Feb. 6: The Democrat will run in the newly formed District 1, which encompasses most of the city of Asheville.
Retreat and advance: Commissioners set priorities for 2012
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners huddled with staff Jan. 31 to discuss past accomplishments and current priorities. Here’s a look at some of the considerable ground they covered during their four-hour retreat.
(Photo by Bill Rhodes)
Live: Dispatches from the Buncombe Commissioners retreat
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is huddling with staff today, Jan. 31, beginning at 1 p.m., to discuss its priorities for the year.
Young announces bid to be 1st African American commissioner in Buncombe history
Keith Young has announced a bid to be the first African American to serve on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in its history.
Case study: Dark Sky lighting
Two similar downtown gas stations – one with new lights, one with traditional lights – show how reducing glare works. The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners recently approved rules intended to reduce light pollution.
Buncombe Commissioners approve new rules to curb light pollution
Here’s a list of highlights from the Jan. 17 meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, which included the passage of a new outdoor lighting ordinance.
(Photos by Bill Rhodes)
LIVE: Twitter coverage of the Jan. 17 Buncombe Commissioners meeting
Among other items on the Jan. 17 meeting agenda, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider an outdoor-lighting ordinance to minimize light pollution, improve energy efficiency and maintain public safety.
Buncombe commissioners preview: Lighting the way
At its Jan. 17 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider an outdoor-lighting ordinance to minimize light pollution, improve energy efficiency and maintain public safety.