REPRESENTING THE COMMUNITY: Candidate Barack Obama welcomed to the mayor's hometown of Asheville, during the 2008 President Campaign.

SHAPING THE COMMUNITY: Mayor Bellamy speaking with residents of West Asheville about gangs, illegal guns, education, and the economy. Photo: Doug Grant

SHAPING THE COMMUNITY: Mayor Bellamy talks to supporters in South Asheville about traffic, development and the economy. Photo: Doug Grant

SHAPING THE COMMUNITY: Mayor Bellamy talking with supporters in South Asheville about education, affordable housing and health care. Photo: Doug Grant

MY SUPPORTERS: Mayor Bellamy joined by supporters at the home of Montford resident, Verita Woods. Photo: Doug Grant

SHAPING THE COMMUNITY: Mayor Bellamy discussing with downtown residence the Downtown Master Plan implementation process and the new Nuisance court. Photo: Doug Grant