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octoBER 23 - octoBER 29, 2013
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ceries, balance your checkbook, and a myriad of other things ordinary working class people do on a daily basis, then I appeal to you. John Miall needs your vote to become Asheville’s new mayor in November. John has the experience, desire and the inner strength to lead us in and through these financially unstable times. I personally believe he will do so without further raising our taxes. Matter of fact, many of us will be counting on Mayor Miall for a good old-fashioned, all-American, Wal-Mart-style rollback of the present tax rates. If you long to see fiscal responsibility restored to local government, John Miall is your only choice on the ballot. This election is a critical one for Asheville and the surrounding area. The outcome will either be a bright new beginning, or the onset of an even bleaker period for thousands of hardworking, taxpaying citizens and retirees who live and work in Asheville. Please don’t sit by and let a bad situation become even worse. Get out and vote for John Miall on Nov. 5 [and] ask your friends and family to as well! — Jim Stover Asheville
Confident in Manheimer, Smith and Wisler Yesterday, after an early morning class at West Asheville Yoga, I rode my bike downtown to watch the Campaign for Southern Equality’s We Do participants make their way to the Register of Deeds Office to be among the first same-sex couples in our community to have their marriage applications accepted by Drew Resinger. After this, I rode to
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coRREctions In the Children First/ Communities in Schools 2013 Voter Guide included as an insert in last week’s issue and co-sponsored by Mountain Xpress, one of Asheville City Council candidate Jonathan Wainscott’s answers was printed incorrectly. Below is the actual answer that he provided. How can the city utilized resources to improve the lives of children and youth in the city? “This is at the heart of my top priority. Currently, Asheville Municipal water is sold to large manufactures at the rate of $1.69 per ccf after the first 1000 ccfs sold in a month. This is less than a quarter of a cent per gallon of water, while the retail price of the same water sold in grocery stores is over $1 per gallon. Asheville needs to capitalize on its natural resources to earn a profit outside of our taxation structure. By buying water from the municipal system, and reselling wholesale to water bottling facilities, Asheville can turn a profit that would be directed at supplementing funding for our school system.”
In last week’s “Small Towns” article on Woodfin and Weaverville, an incorrect address for Thyme in the Garden was listed; the correct address is 190 Weaverville Highway. And the store’s website is thymeinthegardenasheville.com.
City Bakery for a cup of Dynamite Roasting Company coffee to keep me fueled through the morning. Later, I walked from my office to City Hall for a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, where I and the six other commissioners, along with knowledgeable city staff, plowed through a three-hour meeting. At the end of the work day, I got back on my bike to ride home to West Asheville, where I have safely lived for 15 years. In one day, I had the opportunity to support local businesses while traveling along our city’s growing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. I witnessed current City Council members and candidates stand up for equality and justice. I had the opportunity to actively engage in the planning and development of our city. I did all of this with no worries about my safety and security. I give credit to Asheville’s long line of leaders for their role in bringing opportunity to our city. This election cycle, I will vote for leaders who will continue to create opportunity. I saw Gordon Smith walking with the We Do campaigners. Esther Manheimer was with us at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Gwen Wisler’s role in the cycling community was instrumental in building the facilities I used to make my way around town. I am confident that Esther, Gordon and Gwen will continue to move Asheville along a path of opportunity. They have my vote, and I hope they have yours. — Kristy Carter Asheville