Asheville wasted $5 million on flawed electric buses that sit idle (WLOS 1/18/24) Only two of the five buses are still running. In winter, these buses can only go about 78 miles without hours of recharging. Several of the expensive charging units that were purchased, are not functioning. Maintenance and repair costs are extremely high and parts are not available. In spite of these dismal results, they still intend to buy additional electric buses.
Buncombe County receives large monetary grants to reduce their jail's inmate population (Asheville Citizen Times-various & 2/22/23 and Buncombecounty.org) In one year alone, Buncombe County received a $1.75 million grant. In 2023, Buncombe County received an additional $1.1 million grant. To date, Buncombe County has received a total of $4.65 million from these grants. This is part of a national initiative funded by the private MacArthur Foundation. Crime is one of the key concerns of Buncombe citizens and business owners, yet Buncombe County is being paid to not incarcerate people that commit crimes.
25 Governors unite in support of Texas' stand for border security Get Involved - Get Out and Vote for Common-Sense Leaders |
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Conservative Candidate Roster - Buncombe Area |
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Local Candidates - March Primary - Early Voting Starts February 15th Buncombe County Commissioner - District 1 Rev Paul Benjamin (Rep) - Life Center International Founder, Author, Speaker Rondell Lance (Rep) - Retired APD; FOP president Asheville City Council CJ Domingo (Rep) - Biologist, Loomis Security Local Candidates - November General Election Buncombe County Commissioner - District 2 - Signatures needed for Gen'l Election Bruce O'Connell (UNA) - Pisgah Inn Owner, Ran for U.S. Congress in 2022 State Representative - District 114 Sherry Higgins (Rep) - CPA State Representative - District 115 Ruth Smith (Rep) - Attorney State Senate - District 49 Kristie Sluder (Rep) - Social worker, Ran for U.S. Congress in 2022 |
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Candidate's Corner - Featuring Local Candidates for '24 |
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CJ Domingo - Asheville City Council Born and raised in Asheville, CJ believes that much can be accomplished by focusing on three clear missions: 1) Provide infrastructure and services that serve as a foundation for the Asheville community. Our streets should be smooth, our sidewalks should be clear, and when you call for help, the City should be there in minutes. It is the sacred duty of the City to provide access to emergency Fire, Police, and Medical help to ensure all citizens are safe in our community. |
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2) Invest in its people. The City must invest in cultivating its employees to be good servants to the citizens of Asheville. The City must likewise invest in encouraging companies to create career opportunities that will help the citizens of Asheville to flourish and thrive. CJ believes that without this investment, the people of Asheville will continue to be at the mercy of external companies which exploit Asheville's natural resources, natural beauty, and unique culture and siphon our wealth out of our home.
3) Accountability is the mandate of all government.
When Asheville acts on the behalf of its citizens, the reasoning should be plain to all and the people should understand the objectives as well as how success shall be measured. The City must update constituents on progress and all readjustments - from start to completion. In short, CJ will drive progress, prudence, and just plain sticking to the plan. |
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Need Answers to Key Questions About Voting? |
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To get answers to many questions you have about voting, checking your registration, early voting locations, voting hours, absentee ballots, and more - CLICK HERE |
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How to Get Your Sample Ballot |
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It's easy to do and available online. Just CLICK HERE, fill in your full name, and your voter information will pop up. About 2/3 down the page is a blue header titled "Your Sample Ballot." When you click on the ballot number, your primary sample ballot pops up. After you print your sample ballot, go to our site (see the information in the next section) to get candidate information. Mark up your sample ballot and take it with you when you vote. |
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Information on Primary Candidates |
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Our BCGOP website is a one-stop site for your election information needs. Candidate Information easy to find. Just CLICK HERE |
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Help Needed: Petition Signatures for Bruce O'Connell |
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No Republican candidate is running for Commissioner - District 2. Bruce O'Connell is running as an Unaffiliated candidate. Bruce has strong conservative values and knows what it takes to get elected in Buncombe County. To be on the ballot in November, Bruce needs petition signatures from registered voters in District 2. Click on the following link to get a petition Bruceoconnell.com. |
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Updates and Local Information |
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Community Information Forums (CIF's) are being held around Buncombe County The first forums in neighborhoods around Buncombe County were held to introduce candidates, help you learn what the BCGOP is doing, and to show how your vote can bring back common sense in 2024. The feedback and questions have been beneficial. Check the BCGOP calendar for future forums dates and locations. Come, bring a friend, learn, and participate! _______________________________________________________________________ New Doorhangers have been developed in support of the upcoming election These new communication pieces are starting to be hung on doorknobs in targeted neighborhoods across Buncombe County. Thank you to the people who worked on the design, the precinct people that are placing them in the community, and to those that helped fund this program. Great teamwork! Thank you! |
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February 2nd, Enka-Candler Community Information Forum - 6:30 - 8:30pm, Enka-Candler Library - 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler, NC 28715 Republicans - Come meet local Conservative candidates and learn what the BCGOP is doing and how your vote can bring back common sense in '24. February 5th, BC Republican Men's Club - 6:30 - 7:30pm, BCGOP HQ - 18g Regent Park Blvd, Asheville, NC 28806 February 15th, Early Voting Starts in Buncombe County Voting early helps our party. Start a new tradition, take your friends and VOTE EARLY! February 17th, Fletcher Community Information Forum - 1:00 - 3:00pm, Cane Creek Community Center - 1370 Cane Creek Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732, USA Republicans - Come meet local Conservative candidates and learn what the BCGOP is doing and how your vote can bring back common sense in '24. February 20th, Weaverville Community Information Forum - 6:00 - 7:30pm, Weaverville Library - 41 N. Main St. Weaverville, NC 28787 Republicans - Come meet local Conservative candidates and learn what the BCGOP is doing and how your vote can bring back common sense in '24. To see additional events on our website, CLICK HERE |
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The Biggest Event Prior to the March Primary Election February 10th |
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10am to 4pm Holly Springs Baptist Church 366 Holly Springs Church Rd. Franklin, NC Meet Governor candidate Mark Robinson and other notable leaders. Hear the candidates for Lt. Governor debate. Entrance fee: $5 Tickets online or at the door. Food can be purchased on-site. Doors open at 9:00am. |
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Poll Observers Needed - Call 828-253-5800 |
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Ensuring that it is easy to vote but hard to cheat is critical. Poll observing is a key role. Call the BCGOP at 828-253-5800 to learn more. All poll observers must be trained. You can be trained via convenient ZOOM sessions from either NCEIT or NCGOP. See the February Zoom training schedules below. In addition, check with the BCGOP office to find out about in-person training at the BCGOP office. ________________________________________________________________________________ NCEIT POLL OBSERVER TRAINING SCHEDULE Become a member of the North Carolina Election Integrity Team (NCEIT). It's free. Go to www.nceit.org/ to sign up. Once you are a NCEIT member, you can sign up for their Zoom training sessions and watch their informative online videos. Upcoming Zoom Training: 90 Minute Sessions Mon., Feb. 5th Noon – 1:30pm Tues., Feb. 6th 7pm – 8:30pm Thurs., Feb. 8th 7pm – 8:30pm Mon., Feb.12th Noon – 1:30pm Tues., Feb. 13th 7pm – 8:30pm _____________________________________________________________________________ NCGOP POLL OBSERVER TRAINING SCHEDULE Upcoming Zoom Training Schedule Tues., Feb. 6th 1pm (RSVP - CLICK HERE) Tues., Feb. 6th 6pm (RSVP - CLICK HERE) Wed., Feb. 7th 1pm (RSVP - CLICK HERE) Sat., Feb. 10th 1pm (RSVP - CLICK HERE) After registering you'll receive an email containing information about joining the sessions. |
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News from Congressman Chuck Edwards' Office |
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Congressman Chuck Edwards introduces a new bill to stop illegal immigrants from skewing congressional representation and Electoral College votes. | | |
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Doug Brown Buncombe County Republican Chairman |
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