Day: October 5, 2005

Jan Howard Age: 55Residence: KenilworthOccupation: Guardian ad Litem (volunteer); former teacher, photojournalistYears in Asheville: 15+Education: B.A. in English (Indiana University) master’s in education (University of New Orleans)Political party: DemocratPolitical experience: Kenilworth Residents Association, Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods, Preservation Society, regular fixture at City Council meetings 1. Should the city or a regional authority own the … Read more

Matthew Hebb Age: 24Residence: Central AshevilleOccupation: Food serviceYears in Asheville: A year-and-a-half (plus more than five years when younger)Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science (University of Central Florida)Political party: Republican (leaning Libertarian)Political experience: Republican Executive Committee; president, Young Republicans; has worked on municipal campaigns in other areas 1. Should the city or a regional authority … Read more

Bryan Freeborn Age: 29Residence: West AshevilleOccupation: Self-employed carpenterYears in Asheville: 4Education: B.A. in history (Evergreen State College), pursuing master’s in public affairs (WCU)Political party: DemocratPolitical experience: Asheville Transit Commission, Democratic Party State Executive Committee, Young Democrats, active on environmental and transit issues, prior City Council campaign 1. Should the city or a regional authority own … Read more

Joe Dunn Age: 61Residence: South AshevilleOccupation: Retired dentistYears in Asheville: 44Education: B.A. (UNC), D.M.D. (University of Louisville)Political party: RepublicanPolitical experience: Four years on City Council 1. Should the city or a regional authority own the water system? “All monies [should] go back into the system ([not] … the general fund). No differential rates (controlling water … Read more

Dwight Butner Age: 53Residence: Beverly HillsOccupation: restaurateurYears in Asheville: 30Education: B.A. in history (Eckerd College), plus some courses in political science and business (UNCA)Political party: DemocratPolitical experience: First run for elective office; worked on Gary Hart’s 1980 and 1984 campaigns 1. Should the city or a regional authority own the water system? “Asheville should own … Read more

Bill Branyon Age: 50Residence: North AshevilleOccupation: Novelist, journalist, activist, historian, clerkYears in Asheville: 25Education: B.A. in history (Vanderbilt University), master’s in history (WCU)Political party: DemocratPolitical experience: WNC Alliance UDO Committee, opposing Super Wal-Mart, I-26 Awareness Group, co-chair of local protests against first Gulf War, former Green Line reporter on city beat 1. Should the city … Read more

Terry Bellamy Age: 33Residence: West AshevilleOccupation: Marketing and development manager, Mountain Housing OpportunitiesYears in Asheville: 33Education: B.A. in English (UNC-Charlotte); enrolled in Duke University Nonprofit Certification Program; working on M.A. in English (WCU)Political party: DemocratPolitical experience: Six years on City Council 1. Should the city or a regional authority own the water system? “The city … Read more

Let’s face it: It doesn’t really feel like an election year. Nobody’s running for president, Congress or the N.C. General Assembly. Our televisions are noticeably devoid of campaign commercials concerning Swift Boats and other inflammatory matters, and our in-boxes are similarly lacking in frantic e-mail exhortations from MoveOn.org. Here in Asheville, however, a significant campaign … Read more

Challenging the image of God Somewhere along the feminist path, the push for inclusive language and imagery lost its momentum — particularly in the area of religion — says Sandra Smith. And on Thursday, Oct. 13, she and a number of other women (and maybe a few men) are going to try to find out … Read more