Government Accountability Project of Asheville

Asheville police want to arrest more panhandlers

q PROBLEMATIC Summary (updated 9/1/25): The Asheville Police Department is requesting an expansion of “high-traffic zones” where panhandlers can be arrested. This proposal passed City Council by a 6-1 vote (Roney voting against). The facts: The Asheville City...

GAP Report for 8/11/25

q URGENT 0 items q PROBLEMATIC Asheville police want to arrest more panhandlers (new) Asheville City Council considers restricting input from community-led Boards and Commissions s QUESTIONABLE 0 Items  POSITIVE 0...

Week of 8/11/25

There are no meetings of either the Asheville City Council or the Buncombe County Commission this...

GAP Report for 8/4/25

q URGENT 0 items q PROBLEMATIC Asheville City Council considers restricting input from community-led Boards and Commissions (updated) s QUESTIONABLE 0 Items  POSITIVE 0...

Week of 8/4/25

The Buncombe County Commission meets this Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5 pm. You can attend the meeting at 200 College Street, Room 326 in downtown Asheville. You can watch the meeting online via Buncombe County’s Facebook page. The full agenda can be found...