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...
by DavidG | Jun 16, 2025 | Meetings
The Buncombe County Commission meets this Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3 pm for a Briefing and at 5 pm for their regular meeting. You can attend both meetings at 200 College Street, Room 326 in downtown Asheville. You can watch the meetings online via Buncombe...
by DavidG | Jun 16, 2025 | Report Summary
q URGENT 0 items q PROBLEMATIC Western North Carolina needs more state-funded Helene aid s QUESTIONABLE The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville should attempt to address the needs of both PEAK Academy and PODS (new) Buncombe County needs to track demographic...
