Brownie Newman

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Brownie Newman
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Group Members

• Asheville Middle School Students
• Wesley Barnstable
• Madison Rice
• Tye-Quan Finley
• Deecie Mapp
• Courtney Kubitscheck
• UNCA Students
• Pam Hester

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Analyzing/Summarizing Interview of Brownie
Newman, who is a member of Asheville City Council

• Young city councilman
• Ran twice before winning
• Didnt give up
• Environmentalist

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Personal Information on Public Official
Interviewed

• Owns a small business
• 31 years old
• Warren-Wilson graduate
• Lived in Asheville since, 1992
• Owns a home in the Montford neighborhood
• Married to Elizabeth Duttera Newman

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Job other than public official

• Owns a small business named Altamont Builders
  LLC With Friend and Wife

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Description of duties of Council/Commission/Board
of Elections

• Composed of six members
• Elected for 4 years
• Determine policy in the fields of planning,
  traffic, law and order works, finance, and
  recreation
• Appoint and remove the city manager
• Adopt the budget, levy taxes, collect revenues,
  and make appropriations
• Provide for an independent audit

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Top six important issues and where Public
Official stands

• To end sprawl development in Asheville
• Air quality
• City taxes
• Homelessness
• Affordable housing
• I-26 corridor (six lanes not eight)

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Other interesting information about Public
Official

• Other issues that Brownie Newman is concerned
  about
• Not in favor of new civic center
• Higher taxes for tourist
• Smart growth
• Higher paying jobs
• Control of the water issue

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How does this person represent the everyday
person in our community?

• Listens to other positions
• Is involved in the community
• Lives in a middle class neighborhood
• Owns his own small business
• Relates to others

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What are important characteristics of a good
public servant?

• Listen to the needs of the people
• Honest
• Informed about the issues
• Fight for what he believes in
• Cares for all people
• Be a good leader
• Be a good role model

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What are the top three important issues in our
community, according to the Public Official?

• Water availability
• City taxes
• Smart growth

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If you could ask this Public Official one other
question, what would it be?

• What are your other dreams you would like to
  pursue next?

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In what ways has this project been of value to
you?

• Helped me learn more things about local
  government and issues that face all of us

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How do public officials demonstrate moral courage?

• Remaining honest in politics
• Standing up for the people
• Try not to be influenced by special interests
• Being a good role model
• Work hard for positive change
• Keep your promises

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How do public officials demonstrate civic
responsibility?

• Be visible in your voting
• Volunteering in your community
• Be informed and inform others about issues
• Follow the law

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You hold the office of Citizen. What are your
responsibilities in holding this office?

• Following the law and being responsible
• Voting
• Being informed about the candidates and the
  issues
• Working to improve the community
• Respect all other citizens