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...
by DavidG | Sep 23, 2024 | Issue, Resolved
POSITIVE Summary: The Asheville City Council will consider whether to approve an amended deed restriction for the former Ramada Inn property to add supportive housing units, as well as some revisions in the use of American Rescue Plan Act funding for this project...
by DavidG | Mar 4, 2024 | Weekly Update
The Buncombe County Commission meets this Thursday, March 7th, 2024 at 5 pm. (These meetings are typically on Tuesdays, but this one is happening later this week in order not to conflict with the Primary Election on Tuesday.) You can attend the meeting at 200 College...
