Hess: city hall should push people to "raise families in homes" as only acceptable way of living. As a trans woman in this town I've faced far more slurs and violent bigotry from gentry than I ever have from the homeless. #avlgov
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Public hearing. Lisa Allen: Live next to shelter. They're "a great neighbor." I feel safer because they're there. #avlgov
aug 26, 2025, 10:49 pm • 11 1 • view
Next speaker is basically this meme. Then admits he doesn't want homeless to hurt "economic growth" and his property values. Literally says that transplants buying homes shouldn't have to see the homeless #avlgov
aug 26, 2025, 10:51 pm • 9 3 • view
Yeah no one with an ounce of sense would describe West Asheville as "mayhem." It's ridiculous. #avlgov
aug 26, 2025, 10:56 pm • 6 1 • view
Wow, even Manheimer thinks they need to support the shelter (though probably for much the same reason Campbell is). Passes 6-1, Turner against. #avlgov
aug 26, 2025, 11:03 pm • 4 1 • view
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aug 26, 2025, 11:05 pm • 3 1 • view
i'm sure it's the same people that goto some of the big churches along haywood. praise Jesus who hung out with the homeless, then immediately hate on them as soon as they leave the church. i hate these people.
aug 26, 2025, 10:59 pm • 0 0 • view
if hess wants that then maybe we should, idk, just spit balling here, give them homes
aug 27, 2025, 1:17 am • 0 0 • view