by DavidG | Feb 23, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (updated 3/9/26): Asheville staff project that FY27 revenues could fall about $3.4 million below the current year, and are proposing modest increases to several city service fees, including solid waste, stormwater, and water. While the increases...
by DavidG | Feb 16, 2026 | Issue
t QUESTIONABLE This issue report shows all of the earlier versions – to see the most current version, go here. Summary (updated 2/9/26): At its February 3rd meeting, the Buncombe County Commission discussed winter shelter capacity, homelessness, and affordable...
by DavidG | Feb 16, 2026 | Issue
t QUESTIONABLE This issue report shows all of the earlier versions – to see the most current version, go here. Updated 2/23/26): Asheville’s current approach to growth addresses displacement in a piecemeal manner, if at all; we are proposing a consistent...
by DavidG | Feb 2, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (Updated 4/20/26): We are going to continue pushing for an anti-displacement policy with the County, but will use timely examples with each of their agendas. To see our most recent analysis and call to action, please go here. Updated 4/6/26: The...
by DavidG | Jan 12, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (Updated 1/19/26): The Asheville City Council unanimously approved the proposed rezoning of 13 Baldwin Street in Oakley. We had raised the concern that Asheville currently lacks a coherent anti-displacement framework for assessing risks in...
by DavidG | Jan 5, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (Updated 1/12/2026): Buncombe County’s TDA Annual Report presented on 1/6/2026 highlighted Post-Helene tourism recovery and major investments, yet provided little transparency on whether workers, renters, and directly-impacted communities are...
