In any industry or eco system, a monopoly is not a good thing. A better system should have options, opposing views, and diversity of...

It’s my honor and pleasure to provide this recommendation for Bruce O’Connell for County Commissioner.  I first met Bruce in my college...

I have been asked several times lately what my party affiliation is. I hate that question. It makes me think that party affiliation is...

Our schools are in crisis. Math and reading proficiency levels are dismal and unacceptable. Emphasis needs to be placed on core subjects....

When I ran for Congress, I ran against an incumbent and 8 other primary candidates. I ran against the power of PAC money and the "club"...

If you are satisfied with how your taxes are being spent and how your tax bill is going to go up, then vote for the incumbent. If you are...

We have a problem. Math and reading proficiency is very low. North Carolina is 48th in the country in per pupil spending. One time COVID...

I was thinking about how I would deal with the 28 million dollar budget shortfall. I would be less than honest if I pretended to have...

I have always said that I hire based on merit and performance. It only makes sense to hire and promote based on the qualities a person...

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Everyone is invited to stop by the church building next to Budgie's Bake Shop, 1808 Pisgah Highway, in Candler on Thursday, June 13 at...

The Mayor has stated that there will be no tax increase this budget year and that the budget will be balanced by taking millions of...

Hello Neighbors. As you know, my petition was signed by more than enough people to allow my name to appear on the November ballot for...

The point is to not expect things to turn around unless we all decide to turn things around. I have decided to put myself in the arena...

Interesting fact. To run for office in Buncombe County and qualify to be on the ballot in November, one must file. To file, one MUST be a...

The holidays are not a time people want to talk about or even think about politics. So, I will only say that Unaffilated voters are the...

I am not whining or complaining. I think it is worth sharing what I am experiencing. I want to serve as a county commissioner. I am...

I am running for Buncombe County Commission as an UNAFFILIATED Candidate. I have come to find out that if I was a member of one of the...

I am pleased to announce my intention to run for Buncombe County Commission. I am running as an unaffiliated candidate. Unlike...