by DavidG | Jun 23, 2025 | Meetings
The Asheville City Council meets this Tuesday, June 24th at 5 pm on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza in downtown Asheville. You can attend the meeting in person or access it online (live or recorded) at this link. The agenda can be found...
by DavidG | Jun 23, 2025 | Report Summary
q URGENT 0 items q PROBLEMATIC Western North Carolina needs more state-funded Helene aid (new action) s QUESTIONABLE The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville should attempt to address the needs of both PEAK Academy and PODS (report back) Buncombe County needs to...
by DavidG | Jun 23, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
q PROBLEMATIC Summary: Western North Carolina communities need significant support to fully recover from the long-term impacts of Hurricane Helene. The Facts: The Disaster Recovery and Relief Act 2025 Part 2, House Bill 1012, is currently in the NC Senate Committee on...
by DavidG | Jun 16, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: Both PEAK Academy and PODS are serving vital community needs that need to be supported and addressed by the Housing Authority. The Facts: PEAK Academy is a charter school with a phenomenal track record in addressing the opportunity gap for...
by DavidG | Jun 16, 2025 | Issue
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: Buncombe County got input from the community on recovery priorities, but it’s not clear who they heard from (and who they didn’t). The Facts: The County collected community input on recovery priorities, with their main tool being a survey that...
