by DavidG | Apr 6, 2026 | Report Summary
q URGENT 0 Items q PROBLEMATIC 0 Items s QUESTIONABLE Appeal deadline for property tax reappraisals is too early (new) Buncombe County needs to adopt an anti-displacement policy POSITIVE 0 Items Summary of the Report New Item: Buncombe County’s May 5 deadline for...
by DavidG | Feb 23, 2026 | Issue, Resolved
t QUESTIONABLE Summary (updated 3/9/26): Asheville staff project that FY27 revenues could fall about $3.4 million below the current year, and are proposing modest increases to several city service fees, including solid waste, stormwater, and water. While the increases...
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...
