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Monopoly is not a good thing
In any industry or eco system, a monopoly is not a good thing. A better system should have options, opposing views, and diversity of...
Aug 28, 20241 min read
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Endorsement from Dwayne Dills, CPA
It’s my honor and pleasure to provide this recommendation for Bruce O’Connell for County Commissioner. I first met Bruce in my college...
Aug 28, 20242 min read
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Aug 16, 20240 min read
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What Party am I affiliated with?
I have been asked several times lately what my party affiliation is. I hate that question. It makes me think that party affiliation is...
Jul 21, 20241 min read
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Schools and discipline.
Our schools are in crisis. Math and reading proficiency levels are dismal and unacceptable. Emphasis needs to be placed on core subjects....
Jul 17, 20241 min read
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What are my chances and why?
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"...
Jul 15, 20241 min read
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Are you satisfied with the way Buncombe County is being run? Are you satisfied with the direction Buncombe County is going?
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...
Jul 4, 20241 min read
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What the heck is going on with education in Buncombe County?
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...
Jun 27, 20241 min read
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Can we balance the budget without tax increases?
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...
Jun 21, 20242 min read
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MEI to replace DEI
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...
Jun 15, 20241 min read
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Want to know more about me? This recent interview may help.
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Jun 14, 20241 min read
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My first Meet and Greet
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...
Jun 10, 20241 min read
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How not to balance a city budget.
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...
May 22, 20241 min read
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The Campaign is starting
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...
May 19, 20241 min read
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Nothing will change if nothing changes
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...
Jan 4, 20241 min read
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More facts about running for office
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...
Dec 20, 20231 min read
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Merry Christmas
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...
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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Sharing the challenge of being Unaffiliated
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...
Dec 8, 20231 min read
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This should make everybody mad.
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...
Dec 5, 20231 min read
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Help me to get on the ballot for Buncombe County Commission
I am pleased to announce my intention to run for Buncombe County Commission. I am running as an unaffiliated candidate. Unlike...
Nov 30, 20231 min read
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