“Jasmine has my support because she is dedicated to working at the intersections of justice needed within our community.”
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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.”
Buncombe County to work on budget, hear nonprofit funding presentations
One of the biggest decisions the Buncombe County Commissioners face this time of year is how to distribute funding to area nonprofits — and this year, 48 organizations are asking for $7.2 million.
Letter writer: Beach-Ferrara would focus on needs of children in poverty
“Jasmine has incredible vision — she sees possibility and solutions where others see intractable problems.”
Letter writer: Coleman has been pioneer in education, environment and jobs
“Isaac was one of the founders of Just Economics, has been a long-time board member of Clean Water Action for North Carolina and was instrumental in starting Read to Succeed.”
Letter writer: Beach-Ferrara is the kind of leader Buncombe County needs
“Most important, Jasmine has a greatness of vision and an ability to bring people together to get things done.”
Buncombe Commissioners discuss county, city school needs
At the Tuesday, Feb. 2 Buncombe County Commissioners meeting — a meeting that lasted just under an hour, the Board heard from both Buncombe County and Asheville City schools on the needs of their facilities.
Buncombe Commissioners to discuss economic incentives, public school needs
At the Tuesday, Feb. 2 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board will consider an economic development incentive for Hi-Wire Brewing — an item that was dropped from the January agenda, facility needs surveys for both Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools, and a zoning request east of Black Mountain.
Letter writer: Gordon Smith is experienced, informed
“I don’t know anyone who cares more about the future of our beautiful corner of the world and the people who live here and make it what it is. “
Letter writer: Smith leads us toward decent living for all
“Standing for living wages, bus service on weekends, more flexible housing standards that can include small and “tiny” houses, he leads us toward decent living for all.”
Commissioners take a look into Buncombe’s future at retreat
Prior to the Tuesday, Jan. 19 Buncombe County Commissioners’ retreat, staff in various departments sat down and took a good look at the county’s priorities, coming up with ideas and alternatives of how to accomplish these goals in 2016 (and beyond).
Affordable housing, greenways, living wage to be discussed at Buncombe County retreat
The agenda for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners’ Tuesday, Jan. 19 retreat reads like a year in review: affordable housing, zoning actions, greenway projects, waste reduction and encouraging employers to pay a living wage.
Letter writer: Coleman has devoted his life to justice
“Justice is the theme that forms the backbone and soul of his life.”
Buncombe invests $50,000 in Asheville Museum of Science, zones county ‘doughnut holes’
At the Tuesday, Jan. 5 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board voted to fill county “doughnut holes,” fund the Asheville Museum of Science and allow the Department of Health and Human Services to reallocate its positions for increased efficiency.
Letter writer: Smith understands issues and how they intertwine
“Gordon [Smith] understands public transit, housing, food security and how the issues are intertwined better than anyone I know.”
Letter writer: Gordon Smith offers energy, vision for Buncombe County
“If you know Gordon, you know that he’s a fighter for the underdog, for our children, for the poor and the disenfranchised.”
DeBruhl announces run against Newman for chair of Buncombe Commissioners
DeBruhl will likely face off against Commissioner Brownie Newman, who was elected vice chair of the Board earlier this week and announced his intent to run for chair earlier this year.
Buncombe Commissioners to vote for new vice chair, discuss zoning additions
At the Tuesday, Dec. 1 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting, the commissioners will vote for a new vice chair of the Board — and also decide whether to amend the county zoning map by adding zoning to unincorporated areas.
Buncombe County approves tech park, veteran treatment court, fire district changes
At the Tuesday, Nov. 3 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board voted on a new technology park in North Asheville, a Fairview rezoning, a specialized treatment court for veterans and changes to the county’s fire and ambulance rescue districts.