Government Accountability Project of Asheville

Asheville considers $6 million to prevent homelessness

 POSITIVE P REPORT BACK STATUS Resolved Positively Report Back Updated 10/19/26: City Council unanimously approved the $6 million Right at Home homelessness-prevention initiative. The discussion also addressed much of what we hoped to learn. Staff explained that the...

Asheville considers 23 affordable homes in Shiloh

 POSITIVE P REPORT BACK STATUS Resolved Positively Report Back Updated 10/21/26: Cassidy Moore from Habitat for Humanity answered our outstanding questions:  Regarding the incomes to be served — Habitat’s homeownership program serves folks earning 40-80% AMI,...

Costco could bring hundreds of good jobs to Asheville

 POSITIVE P REPORT BACK STATUS Resolved Positively Report Back Updated 10/19/26: City Council unanimously approved the rezoning for the proposed Costco at Enka Commerce Park. The discussion provided some useful new information but left several of our questions...

Week of 10/5/26

The Buncombe County Commission meets this Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5 pm at 200 College Street in downtown Asheville in the Commission Chambers on the Third Floor. You can attend the meeting in person or watch it online via Buncombe County’s Facebook page. The...