One of the biggest decisions Council’s going to face in these next four years is the overhaul of the UDO. If elected, what’s going to be your priority for those rules? How that affects short-term rentals and allowing more development projects to make it in…

What motivated you to get into the campaign and what are the top three priorities that you want to get done if you’re elected? What motivated me was that I did not feel we were talking about neighborhoods should have more participation in the development…

For three decades, plans for the Interstate 26 expansion have been driven by dangerous, outdated ideas that will hurt our city. The sky isn’t falling, and it’s time to call the state out Above: This postcard of the Smokey Park Bridge from the 1960s shows sidewalks…

After months of wrangling, Council passes a living wage for all city workers. The bond companies also weigh in, with a very different vote of confidence Above: Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell. File photo by Max Cooper. Two matters of money dominated the relatively…

Drawing on your questions, the Blade asks the candidates for Asheville City Council seats about the topics that matter to our city Above: City Hall by night, photo by Max Cooper Today is primary election day. If you didn’t vote during early voting, you can…

Name: Keith Young Profession: Deputy Clerk of Superior Court In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Democrat, Progressive In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I am running for city council to help shape the vision of this city’s future…

Name: Dee Williams Profession: Self-employed Contractor: Community Economic Development Professional. Real Estate Broker. In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Independent. In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I know how to help decent hard working people who want a…

Name: Lindsey Simerly Profession: Manager at Campaign for Southern Equality In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Democrat In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I’ve been fighting for working people while experiencing what it means to work full time…

Name: Carl Mumpower Profession: Psychologist In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Conservative Republican In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: There are reasons to believe our homogenized governing council of 7 Progressive Democrats would benefit from minority representation by…

Name: Grant Millin Profession: Management Consultant In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Democratic Party In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I am running to help Americans in Asheville ready for the Next New Deal arrive at that tangible,…