by DavidG | Sep 14, 2026 | Report Summary
t QUESTIONABLE Deaverview Mountain Park could transform the neighborhood – but for whom? Buncombe County will consider a $1.34 million contract to plan and engineer a major new park on 342 acres at Deaverview Mountain. Living near a beautiful public park could be a...
by DavidG | Sep 14, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Q REPORT BACK STATUS Unsatisfactory Resolution Report Back The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Deaverview Mountain master-planning and engineering contract without discussing the displacement concerns we raised or adding...
by DavidG | Sep 7, 2026 | Report Summary
POSITIVE Asheville Should Adopt “No Rent for Slumlords” At the request of the Asheville Area Tenants Union, Asheville City Council will consider a “No Rent for Slumlords” ordinance on September 8. The proposal would empower tenants living in unsafe homes by...
by DavidG | Aug 31, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE O REPORT BACK STATUS Unresolved Report Back Updated 9/7/26: The Buncombe County Commission unanimously accepted $4.12 million to administer the third group of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program property acquisitions, covering 152 properties. We supported...
by DavidG | Aug 31, 2026 | Report Summary
t QUESTIONABLE Helping Flood Survivors Reestablish Safe Housing Without Losing Community Buncombe County will consider accepting $4.12 million in federal hazard-mitigation funding to acquire and demolish flood-prone homes. The voluntary program can protect residents...
