Government Accountability Project of Asheville

GAP Report for 10/5/26

q PROBLEMATIC County seeks $290,000 for surveillance technology without explaining what residents are buying Buncombe County Commissioners are being asked Tuesday to approve $290,000 from forfeiture funds for the Sheriff’s Office’s FY27 FUSUS/Axon contract...

GAP Report for 8/24/26

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...

GAP Report for 5/18/26

q URGENT 0 Items q PROBLEMATIC Buncombe County’s proposed revitalization initiatives and FY2027 budget lack meaningful anti-displacement safeguards (new) s QUESTIONABLE 0 Items  POSITIVE 0 Items  REPORT BACKS Asheville should reject or substantially revise the...