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Mean Is Mean, Not Racist
Indie journalist David Forbes is tweeting from a panel discussion on race and policing, now. My opinion is these discussions only foment divisiveness. Those on the offense feel cornered, speak…
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On the Job – What a Concept
For those of you who didn’t feel they could carve out an eight-hour block in their schedule today to attend the Asheville City Council retreat, David Forbes at the Mountain…
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Democracy by Others
People picketed the offices of the Mountain Xpress last week. They were allegedly led by former reporter, David Forbes, who had been terminated. Early reports named attempts to unionize workers…
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Feel the Energy
David Forbes also provided color commentary from a lively meeting of Asheville’s Council of Independent Business Owners this morning. The topic was graffiti. Artists who view the world, including your…
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Business Model
David Forbes at the Mountain Xpress has an interesting angle on Mountain Bizworks’ request for $50,000 from the Buncombe County Commissioners. He recalls that earlier this year, the organization, which…
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Planning Is for Others
David Forbes has written a short history of planning in the City of Asheville for the Mountain Xpress. He tells how sometimes people want government to be more involved in…
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Good Call
After rave mainstream media reviews following the president’s visit, David Forbes of the Mountain Xpress would like to call attention to the other side of Asheville. Contrasting low wages and…
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. . . Insure Domestic Tranquility, Provide for Private Facilities, & Promote Beer City Image
David Forbes of the Mountain Xpress makes a great argument for raising occupancy taxes. (I’m being sarcastic, in case you didn’t notice.) He tells of how tourists pay government to…
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The Other Side of Their Mouths
Please follow this link to read a great brief on the City of Asheville’s great promulgation of Smart Growth. I can’t say it better than David Forbes did. Also, note…
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What People Are Saying about Asheville Transit
To celebrate Strive Not to Drive Week, David Forbes wrote about various viewpoints on transit in the City of Asheville. I am at work during the day, but the night…
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Dealt with for Stepping out of Line
Richard Bernier was finally removed from Buncombe County’s URTV (public access television) board. Bernier went public with the board’s attempts to circumvent open meetings laws and make up rules sometimes…
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Heads, Government Wins; Tails, You Lose
The Buncombe County Commissioners are supposing they don’t want a revaluation this year. They are expected to pass a resolution Tuesday, claiming one will not be needed because property values…