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...
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 | Nov 18, 2024 | Issue, Resolved
POSITIVE Summary (updated): The Buncombe County Commission voted unanimously to allocate funding for household assistance and for grants to small businesses to help retain and rehire employees. The Facts: There were two items on the agenda for the Buncombe County...
by DavidG | Nov 11, 2024 | Issue
q PROBLEMATIC Summary: Renters need the support of the Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Commission. We’re calling on both the City and County to respond to a petition initiated by Asheville Food and Beverage United, and we’re encouraging GAP supporters...
by DavidG | Sep 9, 2024 | Issue, Resolved
q PROBLEMATIC Summary: At their meeting on September 3rd, the Buncombe County Commission approved an increase of funding to its Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program. There was no discussion of whether this program will be collecting racial demographic data on...
