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In the most important and unpredictable local election in over a decade, those who make this city possible must get out and vote. Here’s how Hello readers. For over 12 years I’ve covered our city’s politics, through multiple cycles and a massive amount of change…
Asheville Blade 2017 city primary guide
With the mayorship and three Asheville City Council seats up for election, this year’s primary is more important than ever. Here’s our candidate guide. Above: City Hall by night. Max Cooper While every election has its own importance, if there was ever a year to…
2017 Council primary guide — Kim Roney
Name: Kim Roney Profession: Piano Teacher / Service Industry Worker In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Independent In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: Asheville is at a critical turning point and needs courageous leaders as brave as the…
2017 Council primary guide — Vijay Kapoor
Name: Vijay Kapoor Profession: Municipal Budget and Compensation Consultant In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Democrat In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I’m the child of immigrant parents from India and Poland, have worked in and around local…
2017 Council primary guide — Jan Howard Kubiniec
Name: Jan (Howard) Kubiniec Profession: Retired school teacher In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: no politicial affiliation In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: Longtime resident, civic activist concerned about our city management. General questions These questions are about problems,…
2017 Council primary guide — Rich Lee
Name: Rich Lee Profession: Socially-responsible financial planner In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Progressive Democrat In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I believe my experience as a community organizer, working to make local government more transparent and responsive…
2017 Council primary guide — Dee Williams
Name: Dee Williams Profession: President, Dee Williams and Company, Inc.(small business, non-profit, government community economic development, contract acquisition/management, financial analysis, loan packaging, and capacity-building). In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Independent, Greens In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I am…
2017 Council primary guide — Jeremy Goldstein
Name: Jeremy Goldstein Profession: Commercial Real Estate Brokerage In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Unaffiliated In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I am a 19-year resident, small business owner, downtown stakeholder, and family man, hoping to contribute my knowledge…
2017 Council primary guide — Adrian Vassallo
Name: Adrian Vassallo Profession: CPA, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Democrat In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: For 12 years I’ve been working throughout our community, I want to bring my experience and skillset…
2017 Council primary guide — Andrew Fletcher
Name: Andrew Fletcher Profession: Musician (jazz piano), Tour Guide (LaZoom) In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Independent In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I believe our politicians should live like the people they represent, which means we need…
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