Esther and her husband, Mark, have three children: Levi, Greyson, and Asa. In her spare time, Esther enjoys spending time with family and friends and watching professional bowling and public hearings on TV.
Favorite Food: Huevos Rancheros from Over Easy
Favorite Artists: Her mother, Caroline Manheimer, and sister, Kora Manheimer
Favorite Music: Bluegrass
Favorite Book: “Manchild in the Promised Land” by Claude Brown
Last Place Visited: Black Mountain Campground in McDowell County
Guilty Pleasure: Quiet time
Community Involvement
- Asheville City Council, December 2009-present
- Jewish Community Center of Asheville
- President Elect, 2009
- President, 2007
- President Elect, 2006
- Vice President, 2004-2005
- Norwood Park Book Club
- City of Asheville Board of Adjustment
- Board Member, May 2008-December 2009



