by DavidG | Nov 3, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
POSITIVE Summary: Buncombe County’s 2030 Strategic Plan contains impressive goals for reducing racial equity gaps in youth court referrals, kindergarten readiness, and graduation rates. The Facts: The Buncombe County Commission will be voting on its 2030 Strategic...
by DavidG | Nov 3, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: Buncombe County’s 2030 Strategic Plan’s housing goals are not specific enough when it comes to deeply affordable housing. The Facts: The Buncombe County Commission will be voting on its 2030 Strategic Plan at their November 4th meeting. This...
by DavidG | Oct 20, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
q PROBLEMATIC Summary: See our updates on the other reparations thread. Asheville has dissolved the Community Reparations Commission, and has promised future “updates” on the process, but has given no indication of when such updates will be offered. The facts: The...
by DavidG | Oct 6, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: The City of Asheville is conducting a study into how to improve its public transit system and is seeking public input through a survey. The Facts: In April of this year, the City of Asheville launched a study aimed at developing strategies for...
by DavidG | Sep 1, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (updated 11/3/25): The Community Reparations Commission formally dissolved on October 14th, and both Asheville and Buncombe County have said they will announce next steps at some future time. It looks increasingly likely that they will take no...
by DavidG | Aug 25, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
POSITIVE Summary (updated 9/1/25): Safe Shelter offers temporary housing and other vital community services and is seeking a zoning amendment to support their ongoing operation. This proposal passed City Council by a 6-1 vote (Turner voting against). The Facts: Safe...
