Ashvegas reader: Are AB-Tech computer screen-savers a violation of election law?

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Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Have you heard about the screensaver on all A-B Tech computers?  I have attached a screen capture of a couple of the images.  I was under the impression that no state money, time, or equipment could be used to campaign? These don’t look like “information only” images.  Maybe you or your readers may know more.

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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  1. Jon A October 24, 2011

    No Guarantee – No money! This is a slush fund for the county, and AB Tech will not get the money. There is nothing to make this a good plan. If AB Tech needs money for capital projects, let the government issue bonds, or have the law written that AB Tech gets all the money, but with this law the money goes into the General Treasury… NO GUARANTEE NO MONEY!
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=280673191964981&set=p.280673191964981&type=1&theater

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  2. SonsofLiberty October 20, 2011

    When has the law ever meant anything to those who are in search of more taxes dollars from the shepeople?

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  3. Jake Frankel October 20, 2011

    I have more on this issue in my cover story for Mountain Xpress:

    http://www.mountainx.com/article/36505/School-or-scandal

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  4. Shane October 20, 2011

    Why do you care what AB Tech uses as a screen savor on their computers? If you are in favor of the tax then vote yes, if you are not in favor of the tax vote no, if you just can not be bothered then don't vote at all. If it gets voted yes & you do not want to pay the tax, then move out of the country and never visit again. Simple as that!!

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  5. Billy P October 20, 2011

    I'm not going to bother to call ABTech, but a quick web search showed me that they have an entire website devoted to campaigning, as well as having a phone bank with 'special guests'. So I imagine that what they are doing is just fine, or they are really dumb.

    http://www.voteforabtech.com/

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