[Regarding “Public Safety Committee Advances Restricted Areas for Panhandling,” Aug. 1, Xpress:]
I’ve been here since 1982 and helped rebuild downtown Asheville as a North Carolina licensed general contractor for Roger McGuire, Julian Price, John Cram, the Carrs, etc.
I have seen what has unfolded with panhandlers and, to an extent, the homeless. I totally agree with Asheville Police Department Deputy Chief Sean Aardema’s and Debra Campbell’s statements…