Blade Changes Course: Running for Council Instead of Mayor
Josh Blade has decided to shift his focus from running for mayor of Woodfin to running for a seat on the council. In a press release, Blade expressed gratitude for the support he has received and emphasized his commitment to bringing a fresh perspective to the Woodfin Town Government.
Weaverville’s Responses to Question Regarding STRs
The Tribune asked its Facebook followers, “Are you concerned about the number of whole house short-term rentals in the town?” Here’s what they said: Howard Dusenbery – We are becoming a town of Airbnbs no actual neighborhoods. Need a reg that requires the owner to live on the premises. Michele Clevenger Robinson – Born and […]
Short Agenda During Town’s Monthly Meeting
In a swift town council meeting, Woodfin Town Council made fast work of the meeting agenda for the public before going into an executive session.
Council Coming After Whole House STRs in Weaverville?
According to Wood's data, STRs have gone from making up 1.8% of the town's total housing stock in 2020 to 3.7% in 2023, going on to describe how they take away from the feel of the community, reduce the housing stock, increase prices, and exclude real families from living in the neighborhoods.
300% Increase Justified Because of Council’s Privileged Past
As a member of the Woodfin Town Council, it is my sincere hope that our citizens take pride in the many superlatives that are correctly applied to our town. Woodfin is undoubtedly one of the safest and most naturally beautiful municipalities that one can find across the state. I suspect, however, that the average resident […]
Woodfin: A Rewriting of Town’s History and Erasing Traditions
This week I have two opinion pieces for our readers. Both stem from the Town of Woodfin’s monthly meeting of what is now their town council. Here they are: Rewriting the Town’s History For the second time in two years, Woodfin’s main governing body has changed its name. For the full story, see the article […]
Meeting Brings More Changes to Town of Woodfin
The changes keep coming in Woodfin as new members of the board continue to shape the town into their vision of what the town should be.