While Presidential candidates have been grabbing most of the attention ahead of Tuesday’s primary in North Carolina, a number of organizations have been working to raise awareness about local candidates and issues.
Asheville on Bikes is hosting a transportation forum with city council candidates on Thursday evening.
Those candidates will also make an appearance Friday night at an event sponsored by the Asheville-Buncombe County League of Women Voters. The organization is holding a meet and greet that will also include candidates running for the County Commission and the State Senate in the 48th and 49th districts.
ABLWV board member Kelly Fowler says it’s a great chance for voters to have a face to face meeting with candidates.
“People will be able to wander around and talk to the candidates for offices they are interested in, ask the questions they want to ask. It will not be a formal format in any way,” says Fowler.
For more information about the events:
Press release from Asheville on Bikes:
Asheville City Candidates Take on Transportation
Asheville on Bikes & Connect Buncombe host a city council candidate forum focused on the issues of transportation on Thursday, Feb. 27th at Wedge at Foundation‘s Cloud Room from 6:00pm – 8:30pm.
The event provides council candidates the opportunity to discuss their positions on transportation and how they intend to impact the city’s infrastructure.
Fowlers says the event will also include a birthday celebration. The League of Women Voters turned 100 in 2020.
Press release from the League of Women Voters of Asheville Buncombe-County:
The League of Women Voters is 100 years old! Help us celebrate and meet candidates for Asheville City Council, Buncombe County Commission, and N.C. Senate 48 and 49 in a relaxed setting. This event is open to the public, so bring a friend!
Archetype Brewing (who have offered their venue!)
https://archetypebrewing.com/location/downtown-asheville/
174 Broadway St., Asheville
5:30-8:30 p.m.
https://www.lwvab.org/lwvab-100th-birthday-and-candidate-meet-greet-02-20-2020/
Parking is available in the Moog lot just behind the building. Come and celebrate our birthday, have a piece of cake, and meet some of your primary candidates. This event was rescheduled from last Thursday due to weather.
