Hendersonville area leaders split over partisan and even year city elections
Hendersonville Mayor Barbara Volk and Laurel Park and Flat Rock officials argue against moving city elections to partisan races and to even numbered years. They warn of voter confusion, down ballot neglect, higher costs, and burden on unaffiliated candidates while noting current nonpartisan practice and local turnout implications. Countywide costs run about 24 thousand dollars across towns.
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McDonald pushes plan for $20M training center
Sheriff Charlie McDonald defends a proposed twenty million dollar law enforcement training center. Citizens pepper him with questions about the cost and necessity as he moves to make his case on offense. He will speak next week as coverage continues on page four.
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