Government Officials

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Government Officials
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Group Members

• Asheville Middle School
• Clare Douglass
• Nina Reynolds
• Melanie Kisel
• Dominick Downs
• UNCA Students Deborah Crowell

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Analyzing/Summarizing Interview of Dr. Mumpower
Holly Jones, who is a member of Asheville city
council

• Dr. Mumpower fights the war on drugs.
• Holly Jones more affordable housing.

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Personal Information on Public Official
Interviewed

• Dr.Mumpower practicing psychiatrist.
• Holly Jones ran for office to help people.

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Job other than public official

• Holly Jones works at YWCA
• Dr.Mumpower

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Description of duties of Council

• Adopt the budget, levy taxes, collect revenues,
  and make appropriations.
• Appoint and remove the City Manager.
• Determine policy in the fields of planning,
  traffic, law and order, public works, and finance.

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Top six important issues and where Public
Official stands

• Drugs
• Affordable housing
• Taxes
• Homeless
• Police Department
• Annexation

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Other interesting information about Public
Official

• Dr. Mumpower likes to ride with the police to
  check up on the city and how things are going.
• Holly Jones is against annexation.

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

• They represent everyday people by going out for
  this job to help their community.
• To help with the safety on the streets.
• To care about those who are getting houses.

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What are important characteristics of a good
public servant?

• Honesty
• Caring
• Kindness
• Concern for the community
• Trustworthy
• Good listener
• Good Speaker

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

• Drugs issue
• Affordable housing
• Annexation

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

• Why is it a longer term in jail for drug dealers/
  users than it is for murderers?

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

• It helps me to understand my community better.

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How do public officials demonstrate moral courage?

• By actually doing their job and not afraid to
  stand up to people.

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How do public officials demonstrate civic
responsibility?

• By being on time and doing their duties.

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

• By voting and using your voice.
• To obey the laws.