Leslee Kulba
Preliminary Analysis of Pandemic Response
About half a year ago, an inquiry into the rhetorical charge that there were no libertarians in a pandemic led to an email exchange with David Boaz at the Cato Institute and an awareness of a portion of the deregulation going on behind the political scenes thanks to organizations like CEI.org.
Asheville Seeks Input on Draft Noise Ordinance
The City of Asheville is taking public comment on its proposed noise ordinance through December 4.
Plowshares/Pruning Hooks a Federal Matter
The Buncombe County Commissioners agreed to a $27 million tax abatement agreement with Pratt & Whitney after about 30 citizens complained they did not want local government enabling a multimillion multinational manufacturer of tools of war.
Commissioners Honor Four
The Buncombe County Commissioners recognized the contributions of four outstanding community leaders in their retirement.
7th Iteration Fights Price Theory
The City of Asheville continues to make changes to its Land Use Incentive Grant (LUIG) policy. First adopted in 2010 in order to incentivize what members of city council used to term “the kind of development we want” with an emphasis on affordable housing, the program attracted the passing interest of only a few developers long enough to determine it was unworkable.
Three Councilors Bid Farewell
At the last meeting of Asheville City Council, Mayor Esther Manheimer read resolutions sending off Councilors Brian Haynes, Julie Mayfield, and Keith Young.
Big Incentives Offered In P&W Development
P&W intends to use the Asheville facility to manufacture its patented geared turbofan (GTF) engines.
Air Quality Briefing Shares Saver Tips
The Land of Sky Regional Council’s Annual State of Our Air Briefing and Press Conference, online this year, contained many affordable energy tips for consumers.
Council Accepts Plan for ‘Pit of Despair’
The Asheville City Council has excepted a plan for the downtown 'Pit of Despair' property.
Activists Fault City’s Approach to Equity
A second problem with today’s approach to equity and inclusion is that, instead of encouraging a search for common ground, a tried and true first-step in relationship-building, it seeks to put people in silos.