As a dad with two young children, I believe our country and community face no larger challenge than the need to create clean, renewable sources of energy for our future. For the sake of national security and for the well-being of all future generations, we must eliminate our dependence on polluting fossil fuels. As a member of City Council, I want Asheville to become the leading community in the Southeast for clean, renewable energy.

IAFF Local 865

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Mike Marshall, President

Shane Valliere, Vice President

Mobile Ph: 828-775-8650

The Asheville Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 865 proudly endorses Asheville City Councilman incumbent Brownie Newman.

The Asheville Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 865 endorses Councilman Newman and thankfully accepts his pledge to support Asheville’s Professional Firefighters. During the passed two years Brownie has loyally supported Asheville Firefighters on very important issues. A giant step was made as Councilman Newman was very instrumental in leading efforts to improve the retirement inequity that exists within the Asheville Fire Department.

We all know that the accelerating increase in property values and construction costs make it difficult for many working people to be able to purchase or even to rent a decent home in Asheville. We received good news last week that two significant projects, the Skyland Apartments, proposed by the Volunteers of America of the Carolinas, and the Glen Rock Apartments, proposed by Mountain Housing Opportunities, that will provide affordable housing for hardworking families as well as lower-income seniors are moving forward in Asheville, are moving forward.

I want to thank everyone who attended our fun and successful campaign kickoff event on July 26 at Homewood. It was great to see so many friends. I am proud of what we have accomplished together over the past three and a half years. We have invested $35 million to repair our aging water infrastructure, doubled our annual investment in sidewalks and greenways, increased the number of law enforcement officers who are dedicated to improving neighborhood safety by 15%, created a more effective transit system, and secured strong commitments to environmental sustainability. If you are supportive of these priorities, I hope you will support my candidacy for re-election to Asheville City Council. The Primary Election will be held on Oct. 9. The General Election will be Nov. 6.