Thomas Calder

The general election is not until Tuesday, Nov. 3, but as part of Xpress’ annual Sustainability series, we reached out to candidates running for office to share their ideas and policy plans on a number of environmental issues. Members of the Buncombe County Board of Education are elected through a district-based system. This year, there is an open seat in Districts 3, 5 and 6. Rob Elliot is running uncontested in District 3. Judy Lewis, who represents District 5 is facing challenger Alina Moiseyev.

The general election is not until Tuesday, Nov. 3, but as part of Xpress’ annual Sustainability series, we reached out to candidates running for office to share their ideas and policy plans on a number of environmental issues. Six candidates are running for four open seats on the Asheville City Board of Education, which is responsible for setting policies, establishing goals, offering operational oversight and functioning as a bridge between the community and school leadership.

Editor’s note: Xpress originally published this story in its April 11, 2018, issue. Given the recent decision to rename McCormick Field to HomeTrust Park, we are republishing the 2018 article in this week’s print edition, as well as reposting it to our website’s main page. Peculiarities of spelling and punctuation are preserved from the original documents. On Jan. 10, 1922, The Asheville Citizen noted a “sadness in the city hall” over the Jan. 8 death of Dr. Lewis M. McCormick.