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...
by DavidG | Aug 11, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
q PROBLEMATIC Summary (updated 9/1/25): The Asheville Police Department is requesting an expansion of “high-traffic zones” where panhandlers can be arrested. This proposal passed City Council by a 6-1 vote (Roney voting against). The facts: The Asheville City...
by DavidG | Jul 7, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
q PROBLEMATIC Summary (updated): Asheville is considering suspending the regular meetings of most of its Boards and Commissions, enabling them to meet only when specifically directed by the City Council. This would restrict and limit a primary mechanism for community...
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 | 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...
