On Wednesday, June 18th , from 5:30 to 7:30 PM , join us for an exciting evening of connection, conversation, and community action at Packa’s Place  (4210 Brevard Rd., Horse Shoe). This multi-precinct event  is hosted by the Etowah South, Etowah Valley, Horse Shoe, North Mills River, South Mills River, and Pisgah View precincts. It's an open invitation to all Democrats and community members in the area to come together and discuss what matters most—starting with our schools.

We’ve had several successful rallies recently in Hendersonville—focused on the Big Orange Cheeto and the boy band known as Elon and the...

At the next monthly School Board meeting, I’ll be taking a close look at the rapid expansion of state funding supporting private (mostly religious) schools through vouchers. Since public comment at the School Board meeting is limited to just 3 minutes, I’ll use the substance of my remarks as the basis for this Weekend Joe offering. The Start An early voucher program in North Carolina began in 2013 — known as the Opportunity Scholarships Program — with two pathways: one for st

Running for office was not in Steve Martinez’s plans, but the last few election cycles spurred him to do whatever he could to ensure that...