Government Accountability Project of Asheville

GAP Year-End Report 2025

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...

Asheville budget calls for property tax increase

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...

GAP Year-End Report 2024

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...

GAP Year-End Report 2023

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...

GAP Year-End Report 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, we wanted to offer you a recap of some of the issues we’ve been tracking this year. In our first full year of operation, we here at the Government Accountability Project (GAP) are proud of the part we’ve played in shining a light on the...