Hypocrisy on parade in Hendersonville election clash
The Hendersonville political scene features charges of partisan influence in a nonpartisan city election. Precinct chairs and party operatives reportedly pressured voters and officials, with Democrats and Republicans both accused of covertly backing specific candidates. The piece notes shifting norms, party advantages, and calls for nonpartisan governance amid a heated, tangled race.
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Jeff Miller
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Letters to the Lightning To the Lightning
Hendersonville residents protest real estate tax increases that hurt Downtown Historic District property owners doubly. They argue downtown beauty boosts tourism and overall county image, urging broader tax sharing beyond locals. Virginia G Gambill Laurel Park raises calls for relief and reform.
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