a href=“http://www.buncombecounty.org/Governing/Depts/Election/CandidateInfo.aspx#y2011” Hunt leads pre-election fundraising among Council candidates The latest campaign-funding reports show that two candidates have raised more than $20,000 as of Oct. 4. Marc Hunt led the field with $22,946, but Mark Cates was close behind at $20,011. Some candidates had more than doubled their war chests since the last report in […]
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Council tackles media contract, Occupy Asheville request tonight
Tonight, a possible community media contract and a request by the Occupy Asheville demonstrators for a curfew exemption are before Asheville City Council.
The race for Asheville City Council: Live dispatches from today’s primary
Eight candidates are vying for the chance to be in the top six for the Nov. 8 election. **Polls are open until 7:30 p.m.** For live dispatches via Twitter, click through to the post or follow #avlelect. photo by Jonathan Welch
Occupy Asheville requests exemption to camp, city discusses response
The Occupy Asheville demonstrators are requesting an exemption from city rules to allow them to camp in Pack Square. Meanwhile, Asheville City Council members and city staff are discussing possible ways forward, and the legal ramifications, via email.
Early voting declines slightly as 1,171 have cast ballots in city primary
Early voting declined slightly from the last Asheville City Council primary, according to figures from the Buncombe County Board of Elections. This year, 1,171 citizens cast their ballots early. In the last primary, in 2009, 1,229 people voted early.
PARC releases first attack ad of the season, criticizes Mark Cates’ Tea Party connections
The progressive advocacy group, People Advocating for Real Conservancy, unleashed the first video salvo of this year’s Asheville City Council race, attacking candidate Mark Cates for his connections to the Asheville Tea Party.
Campaign funds spike as Council candidates approach primary ***UPDATED Friday 12 p.m.***
The latest campaign funding reports came in this week, showing Asheville City Council candidates in the midst of heated fundraising leading into the primary election.
Opposition mounts campaign to STOP A-B Tech sales-tax referendum
Opposition is mounting against a Nov. 8 referendum that would pave the way for a 0.25 percent sales-tax increase in Buncombe County to fund $129 million in building improvements at A-B Tech.
Buncombe commissioners approve vacation rental homes, affordable housing funds
A summary of action taken by the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners at its Oct. 4 meeting.
Dispatches from DC: Cecil Bothwell at the Take Back the American Dream Conference *UPDATED*
Asheville City Council member and congressional candidate Cecil Bothwell is in Washington, D.C., for the Take Back the Dream Conference. Bothwell won a scholarship to attend by Democracy for America, a progressive organization founded by former Vermont Governor, Howard Dean. This post contains Bothwell’s live dispatches from the event as it unfolds.
LIVE: Coverage of Oct. 4 Buncombe County Commissioners meeting
Follow live Twitter coverage of the Oct. 4 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting here.
Buncombe County Register of Deeds responds to WE DO campaign
Buncombe County Register of Deeds Drew Reisinger upheld state law Oct. 3 by denying a marriage license to a number of same-sex couples, including Rev. Kathryn Cartledge and Elizabeth Eve, her partner of 30 years, among others. They were joined by a group of supporters including state House Rep. Patsy Keever and Asheville City Council member Gordon Smith, both of whom Reisinger supported in their respective elections. Later that day, Reisinger posted the following thoughts on his Facebook page
The Asheville City Council candidate interviews (and election thread)
Over the past week, Xpress has released interviews with the eight candidates vying for three open seats on Asheville City Council. Here are all the interviews, for citizens looking to make their choices for which candidates they’ll support in the primary. Early voting is going on now thru Oct. 8, and Election Day is Oct. 11. Who are you voting for, Ashevilleans?
Asheville City Council candidate interview: TJ Thomasson
In the latest installment of our ongoing series of interviews with Asheville City Council candidates, Caitlin Byrd talks to TJ Thomasson about issues ranging from affordable housing to LGBT rights.
Asheville City Council candidate interview: Tim Peck
In the latest installment of our ongoing series of interviews with Asheville City Council candidates, Jake Frankel talks to Tim Peck about issues ranging from government outsourcing and affordable housing to changes at the police department. (Audio from the interview included).
Locals rally to support the U.S. Postal Service
About 30 people gathered outside the downtown Asheville Post Office Sept. 27 to rally against possible cuts to the U.S. Postal Service and the local facility. Photo by Jonathan Welch
LIVE: Coverage of Sept. 27 Asheville City Council meeting
Follow live Twitter coverage of the Sept. 27 Asheville City Council meeting. Word came earlier today that Mayor Terry Bellamy has signed a proclamation recognizing the Blue Ridge Pride festival, and a vote on that item will not be on the agenda.
Blue Ridge Pride: Mayor has signed proclamation
Yesterday, it looked like tonight’s Asheville City Council meeting would see a conflict over a proclamation recognizing the Blue Ridge Pride festival. This afternoon, however, an announcement from Blue Ridge Pride claims Mayor Terry Bellamy has agreed to sign a proclamation recognizing the event.
Asheville City Council candidate interview: Jan Davis
In the latest installment of our ongoing series of interviews with Asheville City Council candidates, Jake Frankel talks to Jan Davis about issues ranging from economic development and incentives to affordable housing and campaign strategy. (Audio from the interview included).
Asheville City Council candidate interview: Chris Pelly
In the latest installment of our ongoing series of interviews with Asheville City Council candidates, David Forbes talks to Chris Pelly about issues ranging from infrastructure to economic development and defending Asheville in Raleigh. Audio from the interview included.
Backlash continues over Sen. Forrester’s “cesspool of sin” remarks *Video*
The local backlash against N.C. Sen. James Forrester of Gaston County continued this weekend at the Sept. 24 “Sexy Liberal Comedy” show at Thomas Wolf Auditorium, as attendees set up a punching bag decorated with his mug in the lobby.