On Monday, May 16, Commissioner DeBruhl sent an email stating she would be vacating her seat on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners and also dropping out of her race for Chair.
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Buncombe County commissioners approve sale of property worth nearly $1 million
During a brief meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to sell a piece of property at 32 Compton Drive, off New Leicester Highway, in West Asheville. The county will begin accepting bids effective immediately and will not sell it for less than $915,001.
Buncombe County Commissioners to consider selling property worth nearly $1 million
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will likely make short work of its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, May 3. The bulk of the heavy lifting is announcing four proclamations. There are no public hearings or new business agenda items.
Letter writer: DeBruhl stood up for taxpayers in Deschutes Brewery case
“I support her efforts to end this reverse Robin Hood policy of stealing from the poor and giving to the rich corporations.”
By party lines, Buncombe County bans the box
Candidates looking for work with Buncombe County will have one less question to answer on their application. During its Tuesday, April 19 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution, effective immediately, to remove a question about past criminal offenses on the county’s preliminary employment applications.
Ban the Box, June-primary budget amendment set to go before Buncombe County Commissioners
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners has a decidedly lighter agenda for its upcoming meeting compared to this month’s previous seven-hour slugfest. There are no public hearings scheduled and the four new business items don’t appear to be inherently contentious in nature when commissioners tackle the agenda on Tuesday, April 19. Among those issues are amending the budget to pay for June’s Congressional primary and consideration of removing the question regarding an candidate’s criminal past on the county’s hiring application.
House Bill 2, property reappraisals set to go before Buncombe County Commissioners
Addressing North Carolina House Bill 2 and consideration of property tax revaluation are among topics the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will discuss during its meeting on Tuesday, April 5.
David Gantt releases timeline, documents on Buncombe-Deschutes negotiations
In the aftermath of Buncombe County’s two-year effort to convince Orgegon-based Deschutes Brewery to build its East Coast expansion here, some critics have questioned the strategies employed. Buncombe County Commission Chair David Gantt released today (March 30) a timeline of events and supplemental documents correlated to Deschutes’ decision.
Buncombe County Commissioners get budget update, face potential shortfall
Buncombe County Manager Wanda Greene presented an updated budget proposal to the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, March 22. The proposed budget for fiscal year 2016-17 is still in the process of being crafted, but there is potential for expenditures to outpace revenues.
Letter writer: Publish election information earlier
“With early voting now here in Asheville, I wish you would print your election endorsements issue a week earlier.”
Letter writer: Beach-Ferrara is antidote to negativity in politics
“Jasmine is kind, compassionate and thoughtful. She values collaboration and works hard to engage all sides of a discussion to find common ground.”
Letter writer: Nelson is committed to smart land-use policies for Buncombe County
“She truly wants all residents to have easy access to county services, a good education and good jobs.”
Letter writer: Smith’s vision for county includes living wages and affordable housing
“I believe that anyone who works in Buncombe County, regardless of job title, should be able to afford to live here. That is why I will vote for Gordon Smith, whose vision for our county includes affordable housing and living wages. “
Letter writer: Beach-Ferrara supports universal pre-K for Buncombe County
“She will push for affordable housing, strengthen funding for public schools and stand firm at each turn for full LGBT equality.”
Letter writer: Smith has proven track record as City Council member
“Vote for Gordon if you think a commissioner should believe transparency and fiscal responsibility are necessities, if you think that land conservation and farmland preservation are important, and if business tax incentives should be focused on local businesses, not just large corporations.”
Letter writer: Beach-Ferrara offers the strategic vision and leadership we need
“Jasmine’s visionary leadership and ability to organize and deliver social change is why she has my vote.”
Letter writer: Smith understands and supports local businesses
“Gordon wants to preserve, diversify and grow opportunities for our small, local, family- and minority-owned businesses.”
Letter writer: Beach-Ferrara is committed to creating a strong community
“Jasmine has my support because she is dedicated to working at the intersections of justice needed within our community.”
Buncombe Commissioners consider moving ahead with property reappraisals
With a mostly empty agenda, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners should be in for a short meeting on the evening of Tuesday, March 1.
Buncombe Commissioners hear $7.2 million in nonprofit grant requests
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners heard funding requests from 48 local nonprofits at its Tuesday, Feb. 16 budget workshop — a part of the county’s community funding program.
Letter writer: Beach-Ferrara’s listening skills will serve her as commissioner
“She has a strong background in working with underserved communities, and we believe this needs to be strengthened with the commissioners.”