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.
“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. “
“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.”
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).
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.
“Justice is the theme that forms the backbone and soul of his life.”
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.
“Gordon [Smith] understands public transit, housing, food security and how the issues are intertwined better than anyone I know.”
“If you know Gordon, you know that he’s a fighter for the underdog, for our children, for the poor and the disenfranchised.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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, 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 […]
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
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 (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 […]
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, 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 […]
