Mark Cates

Mark Cates Slogan: “Jobs. Before anything else.” Profession: Aerospace engineer/small-business consultant/entrepreneur Lives in: North Asheville Funds: $20,011 raised as of Sept. 26 Endorsements: Thomas Smith, president, WNC Cornhole Players Association Website: www.markcates.com Twitter: @carolinacates Candidate survey: http://avl.mx/66 Interview: http://avl.mx/6b The lowdown: The only registered Republican in the race, Mark Cates has presented himself as a […]

Saul Chase

Saul Chase Slogan: “Elect Saul Chase.” Profession: Retired teacher, SAT-prep coach Lives in: Central Asheville Funds: $8,740 raised as of Sept. 26 Endorsements: Loretta Clawson, mayor of Boone; former Boone Mayor Larry Keeter Website: http://electsaulchase.com Twitter: @SaulChase Candidate survey: http://avl.mx/6i Interview: http://avl.mx/6d The lowdown: After living in Asheville for several years, Saul Chase says he […]

Jan Davis

Jan Davis Slogan: “Balanced leadership for a balanced community.” Profession: Owner, Jan Davis Tire Store Lives in: North Asheville Funds: $9,875 raised as of Sept. 26 Endorsements: Esther Manheimer, Brownie Newman, Asheville Fire Fighters Association Website: www.jandavisforcounCandidate survey: http://avl.mx/67 cil.com Twitter: Not on Twitter Interview: http://avl.mx/6h The lowdown: Seeking a third term on Council, Jan […]

Lael Gray

Lael Gray Slogan: “Environment. Equality. Education.” Profession: Educator Lives in: Montford Funds: $9,784 raised as of Sept. 26 Endorsements: PARC, Sierra Club, Asheville Fire Fighters Association Website: www.laelgrayforcitycouncil.com Twitter: @laelgray Candidate survey: http://avl.mx/6g Interview: http://avl.mx/6f The lowdown: In her first bid for Asheville City Council, Lael Gray is running on her lengthy record of progressive […]

Marc Hunt

Marc Hunt Slogan: “Together we can be our best.” Profession: Land-conservation officer, Open Space Institute Lives in: North Asheville Funds: $22,946 raised as of Sept. 26 Endorsements: Gordon Smith, Brownie Newman, Esther Manheimer, Cecil Bothwell, Sierra Club, PARC Website: www.huntforcouncil.com Twitter: @hunt_marc Candidate survey: http://avl.mx/6j Interview: http://avl.mx/6c The lowdown: Political newcomer Marc Hunt is off […]

Chris Pelly

Chris Pelly Slogan: “Neighborhoods United.” Profession: Real estate agent Lives in: Haw Creek Funds: $11,054 raised as of Sept. 26 Endorsements: PARC, Sierra Club, Asheville Fire Fighters Association Website: http://chrispellyforcitycouncil.com Twitter: Not on Twitter Candidate survey: http://avl.mx/6k Interview: http://avl.mx/6e The lowdown: A longtime neighborhood leader, Chris Pelly has focused his third City Council campaign on […]