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Word for Word: Boone Town Council and Mayoral Candidates Speak on Issues at Candidate Forum


The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce presented a “Meet the Candidates” forum for all the Boone mayoral and town council candidates to speak their positions on a number of local issues on Tuesday night. Inside is word-for-word responses from the candidates on issues such as the UDO, water intake, storm water mitigation, the sales-tax redistribution, the development of Howard Street and more.
BY JESSE WOOD

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‘Meet the Candidates’ Forum for Boone Town Council, Mayor Held Last Night, See Video of Closing Statements


The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce presented a “Meet the Candidates” forum for Boone mayoral and town council candidates to speak their positions on a number of local issues on Tuesday night at the Council Chambers.

Candidates for mayor include current Boone Town Council Member Andy Ball, John Mena, Brad Harman and write-in candidate Jenny Church. Candidates for three seats on Boone Town Council include incumbent Rennie Brantz, Quint David, Matt Long, James Milner, Jennifer Pena and Mark Templeton.

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Your Local Elections: A Big Deal, Low Turnout, Who To Vote for in Avery, Watauga Counties, Important Dates

From the October/November High Country Magazine  that is on its way to coffee tables and local businesses, below is an introduction to the upcoming local municipal elections. Listed inside are the candidates running for office in Watauga County (Boone, Blowing Rock, Seven Devils and Beech Mountain) and Avery County (Crossnore, Elk Park, Banner Elk, Grandfather Village, Newland and Sugar Mountain).
BY JESSE WOOD

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LETTERS / Common Sense and Facts

Letters to the Editor. BY DAN PHILLIPS / Dear Editor, During these reelection times there are 2 distinct rumors floating and I need to put out the facts. 1. The American Legion Building: The First Rumor was that I wanted the building torn down…

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Town Council Candidate Templeton To Hold Meet-and-Greet Thursday, Sept. 19, at Courtyard by Marriott

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Sept. 17, 2013. Mark Templeton, candidate for Boone Town Council, has announced a meet-and-greet this Thursday at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel located at 1050 N.C. 105 in Boone. The event will last from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and is listed as a casual gathering of friends and constituents.
Templeton is a father, husband, business owner, and lifelong resident who wants to ensure that his family and yours grows up in a better Boone. Born and raised in Boone, Mark earned his BA from Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., before coming home to work in the family business.

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LETTERS / Make It Better

September 16, 2013. Letters to the Editor. BY JOHN J. MENA / Dear Editor, I would hazard a guess and say that most Americans could care less about a candidate’s political party, race, religious beliefs or sexual preferences as long as they fulfill their appointed duties to the best of their ability, for the greater good of their constituents. It matters more that they govern for the betterment and future of the whole of our citizenry rather than the agenda of their party and the few. It is imperative that they have their citizenry and the future of our community at the forefront of their decision-making.

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LETTERS / We Are Better Than That

August 30, 2013. Letters to the Editor. BY QUINT DAVID / Dear Editor, Last night I attended the amazing MLK “I Have a Dream” 50th anniversary rally at the Harvest House, and I was greatly inspired by those of you who make such an effort to protect freedom, justice, and equality not only for yourselves but for all of your neighbors as well…

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Blowing Rock Town Council Candidate Sue Sweeting Continues ‘Walk With Sue’ Campaign This Thursday

Aug. 14, 2013. Sue Sweeting, a candidate for the Blowing Rock Town Council, continues her “Walk with Sue” campaign through the downtown streets of Blowing Rock this Thursday, Aug. 29, at 4:30 p.m. Her walks will start at the park near the intersection of Sunset Drive and Main Street. In an email, Sweeting wrote, “I will walk every other Thursday until the election in November to meet voters and greet business owners in Blowing Rock to discuss their issues of interest.”
BY JESSE WOOD

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LETTERS / Shopping Around

August 15, 2013. Letters to the Editor. BY JOHN MENA / Dear Editor, Let’s just say you need to go to the grocery store to pick up a few things and you only have $70 to spend. You’re pretty savvy with a computer so you go online to check prices at all your neighboring stores and you find the best deals at a store a little farther away than the closest but you will save $14 on your total bill, deducting $1 for gas you’ve come out $13 ahead. With that $13 you can maybe spend it on the kids school supplies, gas in the car, or you could just save it for your next trip to the store.

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Letters / Statement From Boone Council Candidate Milner

July 26, 2013. Letters to the Editor. BY JAMES MILNER / Dear Citizens of the Town of Boone, As most of you are aware, I have filed to run this upcoming election for Town Council of the Town of Boone. As citizens, we are faced with challenging issues that affect all of us. It is important that we have leadership that is willing to face the issues and work hard to resolve them. I want to share with you what I feel the issues are, and what I will be supporting over the next few months during this campaign season.

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LETTERS / Announcing My Candidacy For Boone Mayor

July 23, 2013. Letters to the Editor. BY JOHN MENA / Dear Editor, I would like to announce my candidacy for the office of mayor in the upcoming Boone municipal election in November. As a business owner downtown for over 23 years and a resident for 17, I consider myself very fortunate to live and work in our downtown. I have been dismayed, and saddened, at the amount political division between our “politicians” and their inability to progress this community forward. This is my second time running for the position, and now more than ever, I think it’s time…it’s time to bring in new blood, new faces, progressive thinking, and most importantly, progressive action.

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