by DavidG | Feb 23, 2026 | Active, Issue, New
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: TThe City projects a $26 million budget gap for next year. Council will likely consider property tax increases, fee increases (e.g. water bills), and service reductions (e.g. fewer bus routes). These decisions directly affect housing stability....
by DavidG | Dec 29, 2025 | Report Summary
As 2025 comes to a close, we offer you this recap of the issues we’ve been tracking – and taking collective action for – this year. Statistics GAP drew attention to many critical issues this year, ensuring that our communities were aware of government...
by DavidG | Jun 2, 2025 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary: The City of Asheville’s 2025-2026 budget includes a property tax increase. (Update in “report back section below) The Facts: The Asheville City Council will receive a budget presentation at their May 13th meeting. In light of the...
by DavidG | Dec 31, 2024 | Weekly Update
As 2024 comes to a close, we offer you this recap of the issues we’ve been tracking – and taking collective action for – this year. These reports and the community awareness and advocacy they facilitate are only possible because of the generous support of...
by DavidG | Dec 28, 2023 | Weekly Update
As 2023 comes to a close, we wanted to offer you a recap of some of the issues we’ve been tracking this year. In our second full year of operation, we are proud that our Government Accountability Project (GAP) has shone a light on the policies and practices of the...
