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 | Dec 31, 2024 | Weekly Update
As 2024 comes to a close, we offer you this recap of the issues we’ve been tracking – and taking collective action for – this year. These reports and the community awareness and advocacy they facilitate are only possible because of the generous support of...
by DavidG | Dec 28, 2023 | Weekly Update
As 2023 comes to a close, we wanted to offer you a recap of some of the issues we’ve been tracking this year. In our second full year of operation, we are proud that our Government Accountability Project (GAP) has shone a light on the policies and practices of the...
by DavidG | Dec 27, 2022 | Weekly Update
As 2022 comes to a close, we wanted to offer you a recap of some of the issues we’ve been tracking this year. In our first full year of operation, we here at the Government Accountability Project (GAP) are proud of the part we’ve played in shining a light on the...
by DavidG | Dec 12, 2022 | Weekly Update
The Asheville City Council meets this Tuesday, December 13th at 5 pm. You can attend the meeting on the 2nd Floor of City Hall at 70 Court Plaza in downtown Asheville. Instructions for attending, watching, and/or participating in the meeting are here. The full agenda...
