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. Joe Belcher (I), Republican Ed Hay, Democrat
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Ed Hay
Ed Hay, Democrat Edhay.org Place of residence: Asheville Occupation: Attorney Political experience: In addition to service on a number of boards and commissions, I served on Asheville City Council for six years, including a term as vice mayor. Endorsements: Sierra Club; Buncombe County Association of Educators; WNC Central Labor Council Amount of money raised: Approximately […]
Joe Belcher
Joe Belcher (I), Republican Belcherforcommissioner.com Place of residence: Candler Occupation: Retired Political experience: Current Buncombe County commissioner, District 3 Endorsements: Asheville Citizen-Times Amount of money raised: On record Top three donors and amount contributed: On record Why are you running? I have enjoyed serving Buncombe County and am humbled by the support I have […]
District 2, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
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. Mike Fryar (I), Republican Nancy Nehls Nelson, Democrat
Nancy Nehls Nelson
Nancy Nehls Nelson, Democrat Electnancynehlsnelson.org Place of residence: Weaverville Occupation: Retired project manager Political experience: Active in political campaigns lifelong. Never ran for public office personally until now Endorsements: Sierra Club, Buncombe County Association of Educators, WNC Central Labor Council, Equality NC, Common Cause of North Carolina; Asheville Citizen-Times Amount of money raised: $23,500 Top […]
Mike Fryar
Mike Fryar (I), Republican avl.mx/32k Place of residence: Fairview Occupation: Retired Political experience: Buncombe County Commissioner since 2012 Endorsements: Did not answer Amount of money raised: $17,000 through primary, and I am still actively working on raising funds through the end of the month. (See next campaign finance report.) These are public record. Top three […]
District 1, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
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. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara is running unopposed. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Democrat
Jasmine Beach-Ferrara
Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Democrat (Running unopposed) jasmineforbuncombe.org Place of residence: Asheville Occupation: Executive director, Campaign for Southern Equality Political experience: I have been active as an organizer and volunteer on Democratic campaigns and civil rights campaigns since 2004. Endorsements: Buncombe County Association of Educators; Western North Carolina Central Labor Council; Equality NC; The Sierra Club of […]
Chair, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
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. There is no incumbent; current Chair, David Gantt, is not running for re-election. Chuck Archerd, Republican Brownie Newman, Democrat
Chuck Archerd
Chuck Archerd, Republican chuckarcherd.com Place of residence: South Asheville Occupation: Small-business owner, CPA Political experience: I am not a politician. I have 36 years of real-life business experience, dealing with people, negotiating business transactions and making decisions that affect my customers, employees and me. Endorsements: Too many to list and don’t want to leave anyone […]
Buncombe rethinks county fire and rescue districts
“The goal is simple: to simplify and consolidate,” explained County Attorney Michael Frue. “Everyone needs to understand that there is no service change. There is no change in tax rate. We have 35 service districts for 20 tax districts. That’s the mess we’re trying to correct.”
Commissioners to review county fire and emergency service districts
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will be flooded with public hearings regarding the county’s fire and ambulance service districts at its Tuesday, Oct. 20 meeting.
City Council and County Commissioners discuss common interests
In a joint meeting short on controversy but long on mutual back-slapping, the Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Board of Commissioners celebrated common projects, resources and initiatives.
Stirring the local political pot
Over the last few weeks, it seems as though many Asheville and Buncombe politicians are moving pieces in a bigger puzzle. From retirements to withdrawals, shifting boards to a run for state office — and 15 candidates running for Asheville City Council, a lot is happening these days in local politics.
City Council and Buncombe Commissioners to meet in joint session, Aug. 18
Although Asheville City Council members and Buncombe County commissioners frequently attend the same meetings and community events, it’s been at least two years since the two bodies met in an official joint session. Finding a meeting time that works for all elected officials is challenging, explains City Clerk Maggie Burleson, but she believes that most officials will be present for the joint meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Affordable housing essay: No silver bullet
“We believe that a rigorous case-by-case evaluation and review of proposals and programs by groups that are on the front lines of the problem is the best way to reduce workforce housing costs.”
Letter writer: City and county should leave Airbnb alone
“The area is now so expensive and gentrified on its own appeal and expanding population that implicating Airbnb is a convenient exaggeration to justify intervention.”
Buncombe County Commissioners vote on budget at June 16 meeting
They’ve heard funding requests from nonprofits and others, they’ve seen the budget draft, and they’ve considered the public comments. Now, at the Tuesday, June 16 regular meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will vote on the finalized budget for the 2016 fiscal year.
Buncombe commissioners to hold public hearing on 2016 budget
At the Tuesday, June 2, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting, county staff will review the proposed 2016 budget, hear an economic development proposal and discuss seeking advice on a Woodfin firing range.
Buncombe Commissioners to discuss parkway preservation, historical art project, air quality concerns
The Tuesday, May 5 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting might be one for the books, as the board will discuss a new art, culture and history project that may result in the addition of a new landmark on the horizon. The board will discuss this, as well as a few environmental interests.
Buncombe Commissioners to hear nonprofit, fire chief requests in budget workshop
The Buncombe County Commissioners will hold a nonprofit budget workshop tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21, at noon. The meeting, originally scheduled for Feb. 17, was postponed due to inclement weather. The fire chiefs’ budget requests will be held at 4:30 p.m.