“She is a person you can trust to speak plainly, give credit, engage everyone in real talk, and take real action.” – Amanda Edwards, Buncombe County Commission Chair
Why Amanda Edwards is with Esther Manheimer
Amanda works alongside Esther to deliver affordable housing, economic development, and Helene recovery. She’s seen her build partnerships and deliver.
- Affordable housing: Esther helped pull together the partners and funding for the Lady Gloria apartments on Haywood Street, 41 units affordable in perpetuity.
- Workforce training: She’s supported investment in workforce training to prepare Asheville residents for career-wage jobs.
- Storm recovery: Esther has been an effective advocate in Raleigh and Washington, D.C., fighting for recovery and infrastructure funding, including the first round of funding for Swannanoa sidewalks and the Grovemont landslide assessment.
- A Democrat you can trust: Esther is a Democratic mayor who speaks plainly, gives credit where it’s due, and delivers results for the residents of Asheville.
