by DavidG | Mar 3, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
NEUTRAL Members of the GAP Strategy Team had a productive and informative meeting Thursday, February 27th with Sala Menaya-Merritt, the Director of Equity and Inclusion for the City of Asheville. Here is a summary of what we discussed: We wondered how she and her...
by DavidG | Mar 3, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
NEUTRAL Members of the GAP Strategy Team had a productive and informative meeting Thursday, February 27th with Martin Moore, District 2 County Commissioner for Buncombe County. Here is a summary of what we discussed: We wondered how Buncombe County was navigating...
by DavidG | Feb 17, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: The Asheville City Council was asked to revise the Unified Development Ordinance to change cottage and flag lot standards, both of which would facilitate more development. We share the concerns voiced by City staff that this could negatively...
by DavidG | Feb 10, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: There is a proposal to cut the number of Board seats for the Housing Authority for the City of Asheville (HACA) from 11 to 9. The Facts: The Asheville City Council voted less than a month ago to increase the number of HACA Board seats from 7 to...
by DavidG | Jan 20, 2025 | Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: Buncombe County has a budget deficit because of Helene expenses and is proposing to cut $4.8 million from the City and County school budgets. The Facts: The Buncombe County Commision will vote on January 21st whether to approve a proposed $4.8...
by DavidG | Jan 13, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (Updated 2/10/25): GAPavl is attempting to connect directly with folks inside County government, since they have so far resisted our public requests for more information. We’ll update you as soon as we have new information. The City of...
