Amid COVID-19 Crisis, HERE Continues to Fill Housing Needs – April 22
By Beth Lawrence, The Sylva Herald While most of the world hunkers down to curb the spread of coronavirus, aid agencies like HERE in Jackson County continue to provide crucial services. Since its work began last year, HERE has placed 69 people in permanent housing....Sylva is Bracing for a Dent in Finances – April 22
By Dave Russell, The Sylva Herald Sylva’s budget is not immune to the COVID-19 pandemic spreading across the world. The resulting closure of all but essential businesses is putting a deep dent in the town’s financial future. “It’s going to reduce sales tax, it’s going...Jackson County Budget is Feeling COVID-19 – April 22
By Beth Lawrence, The Sylva Herald Jackson County Finance Director Darlene Fox said the COVID-19 pandemic has not affected the county’s ability to put together a budget, but it may impact the final outcome. All departments and organizations have submitted their...N.C. Representative Joe Sam Queen Holding Digital Town Hall: “A Porch-side Chat on Education – April 24
Moe Davis, 11th District Democratic Nominee, is Endorsed By Planned Parenthood Action Fund – April 17
ASHEVILLE — Planned Parenthood Action Fund, which works to protect the rights of women to have access to vital reproductive healthcare and sex education, has endorsed Moe Davis for Congress in North Carolina’s 11th District. “People need to know their...Southwestern Community College to Host Virtual Job Fair – April 17
Written by Cory Vaillancourt, Smoky Mountain News Southwestern Community College Director of Career Services Michael Despeaux has been holding bricks-and-mortar job fairs for almost 20 years, but on Friday, April 24, he’ll hold his very first “virtual job fair” to...Jackson County Commissioners Meeting Review – April 7
Thanks to Gayle Barker Woody, Jackson County Commissioner I am sharing some notes to address questions I have received from citizens during this CORONA-VIRUS crisis. This is NOT a comprehensive report on our meeting. “What are you all doing to address the crisis?”...Register to Vote Now
You may apply to register to vote online. Click the button below to complete an application for new voter registration or to update your address or party affiliation. Updated information will only apply to your voter registration. Please note: There is no fee...Stepping Up to Face the Challenges of a New Reality: “Sylva Herald” Changes
Editorial, Sylva Herald Sylva Herald Announces Changes The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have put an end to business as usual in Jackson County. Simply put, the business of people in Jackson County is, well, people. Gatherings of people, to be specific, at...Joe Sam Queen – Raleigh Report, March 19, 2020
Coronavirus Update Yesterday, March 18, the CDC reported 7,038 cases of the virus, with the death count totaling 97. The virus was found in all 54 of the United States’ territories. Visit the NYT Estimate for an informative look as to why this matters. As of...NC Democratic Party – Notice for Upcoming Meetings
Good morning members of the North Carolina Democratic Party, As we continue to work to safeguard against the COVID-19 outbreak, NCDP wanted to again update you on the latest steps our party is taking to protect the health and well-being of our Party members and staff...Joe Sam Queen – Raleigh Report, February 28
Joe Sam Queen, North Carolina General Assembly Rep. Joe Sam Queen | 16 W. Jones St. Room #1002, Raleigh, NC 27601-1096 Democracy Day at Western Carolina University I enjoyed being included in Western Carolina University’s Democracy Day, where I got to meet one...Why Your Vote Is Safe in North Carolina
The North Carolina Board of Elections has issued the following assurances about election security: No Evidence of Successful Attack North Carolina elections officials have no evidence than any election system or voting system in the state has ever been the...NC Congressional District 11, Newsletter #5
New Chairs Announced to District 11 A warm welcome to our new 2nd Vice Chair in charge of training, Kathie Kline. A lifelong Democrat, Kathie has been active in politics since 1983. Her experiences range from working on campaigns, precinct chair, campaign manager,...How Democrats Can Win Obama-Trump Defectors
New York Times: By Sean McElwee and Brian F. Schaffner, Jan. 6, 2020 In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory, analysts fiercely debated the role of the approximately six million voters who supported President Barack Obama in 2012 but shifted their...Joe Sam Queen Raleigh Report – November 24, 2019
We’re entering the Holiday Season with a recess, even though the work in the capitol isn’t done: We don’t have a True Comprehensive, Balanced Budget. We have a Constitutional System of checks and balances. When the legislature presents a budget that...Meadows Watch, by Penny Smith 11/26/2019
Did you know that Mark Meadows voted against the following things so far in 2019? requiring health care and social service workers to have a plan for preventing workplace violence (Meadows voted NO) preserving 400,000 acres of Colorado land for public use (Meadows...Impeachment 103, by Penny Smith 11/26/2019
This is the third in a series of observations about the current impeachment hearings against Donald Trump. You can find the others at this site (see Impeachment 101 and Impeachment 102). What do the Democrats say the President did wrong? At the moment there are no...Joe Sam Queen, NC House, Raleigh Report: (New Redistricting Map) 11/11/2019
Honoring Our Veterans It was my privilege to attend the Tuscola ROTC Air Force Unit’s 15th Annual Veterans Day Luncheon on Saturday. It was one of many events across our great nation where we recognized the noble and the brave for their service and sacrifice to...Joe Sam Queen, NC House, Raleigh Report: 11/4/19
The House & Senate are Stalling The legislature will be temporarily adjourned until Wed. November 13th without the Senate taking up the Budget Veto override or the Legislature sitting down with Governor Cooper and negotiating a Comprehensive, Fair and Balanced...Help Students Vote
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