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Post by elmorejames on Jun 10, 2009 13:35:05 GMT -5
Just thought I'd share an e-mail I received from the Asheville City Manager. Let's keep the positive vibes flowing Rooers.
From: Carl Mumpower, Asheville City Council To: Gary Jackson, Asheville City Manager Subject: Observations of Phish Concert as Asheville Civic Center
Mr. Jackson,
I just left the Phish Concert at the Civic Center and wanted to share my experience there.
First, I appreciate the learning opportunity and staff support for my request to observe the event firsthand.
In a nutshell, I was impressed. It was apparent that city staff, our police, event security, the promoters, and the vast majority of those most important to a successful event, the Phish fans, were on their game.
The atmosphere was fun, safe, and managed. The arena was not overwhelmed by the smoke of cigarettes or pot and it was evident that most folks were trying to do their part and respect the facility's rules.
I understand that there were a significant number of arrests - mostly outside the facility - for NO NO WORD!!! activity. I appreciate our police officer's persistency in defining Asheville's Civic Center, public spaces, and downtown as a place you can come to have fun, but not a place you can freely sell and use NO NO WORD!!!.
In short, the difference between this event and the Ratdog and Wide Spread Panic events of several years ago was night and day. A perfected experience with such a large group was never the goal - but tonight seemed to come pretty close.
Appreciation is due for all the hands that helped Asheville hold an event that was defined by a good time versus NO NO WORD!!! activity and indifference to the rules of the house.
Tonight, Asheville's Civic Center smelled more like City Hall than an Amsterdam hash house.
Post by mahimahi1414 on Jun 10, 2009 16:06:31 GMT -5
Lol Carl Mumpower ran for Congress as a Republican last year and was a highly touted recruit. He ending up raising something like $200 and refused to campaign unless all Republican leaders signed onto his demands. Then his campaign manager/son got arrested for getting into a fight or something.
