by DavidG | Aug 24, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Q REPORT BACK STATUS Resolved Unfavorably Report Back Updated 11/2/26: HACA formally incorporated the revised screening rules into its Administrative Plan on October 28, without treating that action as a fresh policy decision. HACA Screening Policy...
by DavidG | Aug 24, 2026 | Report Summary
q PROBLEMATIC Why Rush Zoning Changes Before Asheville’s Anti-Displacement Tool Is Ready? Asheville City Council will vote Tuesday on allowing duplexes in more neighborhoods and permitting accessory dwelling units to be larger and easier to build. These relatively...
by DavidG | Feb 10, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: There is a proposal to cut the number of Board seats for the Housing Authority for the City of Asheville (HACA) from 11 to 9. The Facts: The Asheville City Council voted less than a month ago to increase the number of HACA Board seats from 7 to...
by DavidG | Jan 13, 2025 | Resolved
POSITIVE Summary: The City of Asheville voted to increase the number of Housing Authority Commissioners from seven to eleven. The Facts: There is a proposal on the January 14th, 2025 City Council consent agenda to increase the number of appointed Commissioners to...
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...