“We know a little bit about trust, and there’s one person we trust to lead the city of Asheville, and that’s Mayor Esther Manheimer.”
— Scott Mullins, President,
Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics of North Carolina and Local 332
Why firefighters are with Esther Manheimer for Asheville Mayor
Esther listens to the people doing the work, then acts on what they need. Firefighters know she has their backs.
- REST: She helped launch the Resource and Engagement Support Team, a new way to send the right responder to the right call. She credits Councilwoman Sheneika Smith as its driving force, and she prioritized funding for it citywide in 2024.
- Pay: She fought for raises for emergency workers and led the city to pass a living wage for city employees.
- Workers’ rights: She supported union representation during grievance hearings for city workers.
- Nurses: She rallied city and county leaders to stand with nurses organizing at HCA/Mission.
“I’m grateful for this endorsement, and for the Asheville Firefighters’ trust that I’ll keep fighting for them as Mayor.”
— Esther
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