Government Accountability Project of Asheville

GAP Report for 6/2/25

q URGENT 0 items q PROBLEMATIC Western North Carolina needs more state-funded Helene aid (updated) s QUESTIONABLE Buncombe County to offer more rental assistance to Asheville residents (unresolved) Asheville Budget calls for property tax increase (updated)  POSITIVE...

Week of 6/2/25

The Buncombe County Commission meets this Tuesday, June 3, 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 is...

Asheville budget calls for property tax increase

t QUESTIONABLE Summary: The City of Asheville’s 2025-2026 budget includes a property tax increase. (Update in “report back section below) The Facts: The Asheville City Council will receive a budget presentation at their May 13th meeting. In light of the...

GAP Report for 5/26/25

q URGENT 0 items q PROBLEMATIC Western North Carolina cities and counties need state-funded revenue replacement (unresolved) s QUESTIONABLE Buncombe County to offer more rental assistance to Asheville residents (unresolved) Asheville Budget calls for property tax...