by DavidG | Sep 21, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
POSITIVE Summary: 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 approve it. But the amendment will also determine...
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 31, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE O REPORT BACK STATUS Unresolved Report Back Updated 9/7/26: The Buncombe County Commission unanimously accepted $4.12 million to administer the third group of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program property acquisitions, covering 152 properties. We supported...
by DavidG | Aug 31, 2026 | Report Summary
t QUESTIONABLE Helping Flood Survivors Reestablish Safe Housing Without Losing Community Buncombe County will consider accepting $4.12 million in federal hazard-mitigation funding to acquire and demolish flood-prone homes. The voluntary program can protect residents...
by DavidG | May 18, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
q PROBLEMATIC Summary (updated 5/25/26): At their meeting on May 19th, members of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners acknowledged ongoing affordability concerns but did not meaningfully consider a broader anti-displacement framework, as we have repeatedly...
