Naming of Asheville Police headquarters

Please share your input on City Council’s consideration of naming Asheville Police headquarters after a recently passed away Lieutenant.

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June 4, 2019, 11:26 AM

Asheville City Council and City of Asheville Staff encourage the community to share feedback on the consideration to name police headquarters in memory of former Asheville Police Lieutenant Walter Robertson. Please feel free to share memories, stories, or thoughts below.
I am not in favor of naming the Municipal Building after Mr. Robertson. I believe many community members also feel this way. Mr Robertson did not have a positive reputation among many members of law enforcement. There are many stories of unethical behavior surrounding this man. Can we name the Shiloh Center after him instead since that is where he lived?

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Asheville City Council and City of Asheville Staff encourage the community to share feedback on the consideration to name police headquarters in memory of former Asheville Police Lieutenant Walter Robertson. Please feel free to share memories, stories, or thoughts below.

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