Community Relations

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Mission

The Community Relations Division focuses on making city services and information more accessible to communities, neighborhoods and individuals in Asheville. Community Relations staff members are committed to determining community needs, responding proactively to community concerns and tailoring city services to better meet residents' needs. 

About the Division

The Community Relations Division is responsible for the city's strategic communications, including media relations, community relations, intergovernmental relations and internal communications. It seeks the best ways for the city to communicate its priorities and achieve its policy objectives, and designs public education and community outreach initiatives to inform citizens and the media about city services and policy. The division includes: 

Neighborhood Services

Weed & seed program 

21st Century Learning Program 

Government Television


Contact Information 

Community Relations Division
Second Floor, Asheville City Hall
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday
P.O. Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802
(828) 259-5981 

Staff Directory 

 

Dawa Hitch
Division Head 
Public Information Officer                           
(828) 259-5981
dhitch@ashevillenc.gov
Marsha Stickford
Neighborhood Services Coordinator                                                            
(828) 259-5506
mstickford@ashevillenc.gov
Vacant                                                                               
Public Information                                                             
& Social Media Specialist                                             
Tim Jennings
Multimedia Editor
(828) 232-4594
tjennings@ashevillenc.gov

 

Rebecca Byrn
Weed & Seed Coordinator
(828) 123-4567
rbyrn@ashevillenc.gov
                                               
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