by DavidG | Sep 28, 2026 | Report Summary
POSITIVE Clear Safeguards Can Strengthen Asheville’s HOME-ARP Plan On September 22, the Asheville City Council held a public hearing on proposed changes to the HOME-ARP program, which would expand rental assistance and case management while giving preference to...
by DavidG | Sep 21, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
POSITIVE O REPORT BACK STATUS Unresolved Report Back Updated 9/28/26: On September 22, the Asheville City Council held a public hearing on proposed changes to the HOME-ARP program, which would expand rental assistance and case management while giving preference to...
by DavidG | Sep 21, 2026 | Report Summary
POSITIVE Clear Safeguards Can Strengthen Asheville’s HOME-ARP Plan Asheville’s proposed HOME-ARP amendment could help more people move out of homelessness by expanding rental assistance and case management. We support the proposal and believe City Council should...
by DavidG | Aug 25, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
POSITIVE Summary (updated 9/1/25): Safe Shelter offers temporary housing and other vital community services and is seeking a zoning amendment to support their ongoing operation. This proposal passed City Council by a 6-1 vote (Turner voting against). The Facts: Safe...
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...
