by DavidG | Jun 23, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
POSITIVE Summary (updated): The Asheville City Council voted in favor of more affordable housing. The Facts: There are two New Business items on the June 24th City Council agenda. The first calls for a $250,000 grant to the Asheville Buncombe County Land Trust...
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...
