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.
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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.
Commissioners to vote on fire district changes, tech park
At the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners’ Tuesday, Nov. 3 meeting, the board will proclaim the month of November Adoption Awareness Month, vote on fire district changes, and discuss a technology park project, a rezoning request and a funding request for Veterans Treatment Court.
District 3, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners (Short-term)
There are two ways to view Xpress‘ Q&A with the candidates: Either click the candidate’s picture to see a text version of their answers or click to expand the grid below. This two-year term was created by the resignation of Miranda DeBruhl earlier this year. Robert Pressley, Republican David King, Democrat
Robert Pressley
Robert Pressley, Republican Robertpressley.com Place of residence: Bent Creek Occupation: Small-business owner Political experience: None Endorsements: Asheville Citizen-Times Amount of money raised: DNA Top three donors and amount contributed: DNA Why are you running? I’ve lived here all my life and I’ve raised my family here. And while I’ve seen many positive changes, I think […]
David King
David King, Democrat Davidkingbuncombe3.com Place of residence: Candler Occupation: Farrier, self-employed Political experience: Buncombe County Commissioner, District 3, 2012-14 Endorsements: Buncombe County Association of Educators; Sierra Club; Western North Carolina Central Labor Council Amount of money raised: Approximately $18,000 Top three donors and amount contributed: Ted Van Duyn, $5,000; Ken Brame, $1,500; Bob and Leslie […]