by DavidG | Jun 1, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
q PROBLEMATIC Summary: Buncombe County is considering a $40 million housing bond and adopting its FY27 budget, but continues to make major housing and spending decisions without a comprehensive anti-displacement strategy. We support the County’s continued investments...
by DavidG | May 18, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
q PROBLEMATIC Summary (updated 5/25/26): At their meeting on May 19th, members of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners acknowledged ongoing affordability concerns but did not meaningfully consider a broader anti-displacement framework, as we have repeatedly...
by DavidG | May 18, 2026 | Report Summary
q URGENT 0 Items q PROBLEMATIC Buncombe County’s proposed revitalization initiatives and FY2027 budget lack meaningful anti-displacement safeguards (new) s QUESTIONABLE 0 Items POSITIVE 0 Items REPORT BACKS Asheville should reject or substantially revise the...
by DavidG | May 4, 2026 | Report Summary
q URGENT 0 Items q PROBLEMATIC Buncombe County is advancing budget, land use, and investment decisions without any anti-displacement analysis (new) Appeal deadline for property tax reappraisals is too early (resolved) s QUESTIONABLE The 50 Coxe Avenue affordable...
