by DavidG | Dec 1, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: The Buncombe County Commission is considering revisions to its Affordable Housing Services and Commercial Hauler Rebate Programs, and is proposing to end longevity pay for new hires. The Facts: On Tuesday, December 2, the Buncombe County...
by DavidG | Nov 17, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
q PROBLEMATIC Summary: Buncombe County’s Helene Recovery Plan, which includes projects within the City of Asheville, is missing anti-displacement strategies, inclusive community engagement plans, and data collection that would measure (and ensure) equity outcomes. We...
by DavidG | Nov 3, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
POSITIVE Summary: Buncombe County’s 2030 Strategic Plan contains impressive goals for reducing racial equity gaps in youth court referrals, kindergarten readiness, and graduation rates. The Facts: The Buncombe County Commission will be voting on its 2030 Strategic...
by DavidG | Sep 1, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (updated 11/3/25): The Community Reparations Commission formally dissolved on October 14th, and both Asheville and Buncombe County have said they will announce next steps at some future time. It looks increasingly likely that they will take no...
by DavidG | Jun 16, 2025 | Issue
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: The City of Asheville has allocated $135,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding to rental assistance; Buncombe County will administer. The Facts (updated): Buncombe County accepted rental assistance applications through a lottery...
