Ban the Box, June-primary budget amendment set to go before Buncombe County Commissioners

Posted on April 15, 2016April 16, 2016 by Dan Hesse

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

Posted on April 3, 2016April 3, 2016 by Dan Hesse

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

Posted on March 30, 2016March 30, 2016 by Dan Hesse

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

Posted on March 22, 2016March 22, 2016 by Dan Hesse

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

Posted on March 19, 2016March 19, 2016 by Letters

“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

Posted on March 12, 2016March 12, 2016 by Letters

“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

Posted on March 12, 2016March 12, 2016 by Letters

“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

Posted on March 10, 2016March 10, 2016 by Letters

“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

Posted on March 9, 2016March 9, 2016 by Letters

“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

Posted on March 7, 2016March 6, 2016 by Letters

“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

Posted on March 6, 2016March 6, 2016 by Letters

“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

Posted on March 6, 2016March 6, 2016 by Letters

“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

Posted on March 5, 2016March 5, 2016 by Letters

“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

Posted on February 27, 2016February 26, 2016 by Hayley Benton

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

Posted on February 16, 2016February 16, 2016 by Hayley Benton

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

Posted on February 16, 2016February 14, 2016 by Letters

“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

Posted on February 13, 2016February 15, 2016 by Hayley Benton

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

Posted on February 9, 2016February 6, 2016 by Letters

“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

Posted on February 8, 2016February 6, 2016 by Letters

“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

Posted on February 6, 2016February 6, 2016 by Letters

“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

Posted on February 2, 2016February 2, 2016 by Hayley Benton

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.

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