by DavidG | Sep 7, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
POSITIVE R REPORT BACK STATUS Positively Resolved Report Back Updated 9/14/26: Asheville City Council unanimously adopted the “No Rent for Slumlords” ordinance requested by the Asheville Area Tenants Union. The ordinance makes it unlawful for a landlord to collect...
by DavidG | Aug 24, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
q PROBLEMATIC Q REPORT BACK STATUS Resolved Negatively Report Back Council Approved Duplex and ADU Changes Without Waiting for the Anti-Displacement Tool Updated 8/31/26: City Council unanimously approved the duplex, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), and parking...
by DavidG | Aug 24, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
q PROBLEMATIC O REPORT BACK STATUS Partially Resolved Report Back Council Terminated Flock, but Left the Larger Surveillance Question Unresolved Updated 8/31/26: City Council voted 5–2 to terminate Asheville’s contract for eleven fixed Flock automated license-plate...
by DavidG | Aug 24, 2026 | Report Summary
q PROBLEMATIC Why Rush Zoning Changes Before Asheville’s Anti-Displacement Tool Is Ready? Asheville City Council will vote Tuesday on allowing duplexes in more neighborhoods and permitting accessory dwelling units to be larger and easier to build. These relatively...
by DavidG | Aug 17, 2026 | Report Summary
t QUESTIONABLE County Staff Calls for an Impact Analysis – So Why Approve the Rezoning Before It’s Done? Buncombe County Commissioners will vote August 18 on a request to change two Kampgrounds of America (KOA)-owned parcels near US 70 from commercial to residential...
