The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 25. It will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza.
The Council meeting agenda is posted on the City’s website.
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.10 this will be an in-person meeting that the public can access remotely.
Budget Public Comment Opportunity
At the February 25 Asheville City Council meeting, a special public comment opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget will be held as staff begins the planning process. The annual budget process is a critical opportunity for the community to help shape the City’s funding priorities for the coming year. Public input plays a vital role in ensuring the budget reflects the needs and aspirations of Asheville residents, especially during the recovery from Tropical Storm Helene.
The City Manager’s Proposed Budget (to be presented on May 13) will be informed by community input from this early public comment opportunity and direction received from City Council.
For those not able to attend the meeting in person, you may leave comments by email or voicemail. Emails or voicemails must be received by 9 a.m. on February 25. See section below.
Where to Watch
The City Council meeting will be live streamed on the City’s YouTube Channel, or through the City’s Virtual Engagement Hub accessible through the front page of the City website.
In-Person Comment
Persons wishing to speak live at the meeting will be required to attend in person and must sign-up at the door before entering the Council Chamber.
Additionally, comments can be directly emailed to Council at any time at: ashevillenccouncil@ashevillenc.gov.
Interpretation Available Upon Request
If you want to participate in person at the City Council meeting and need interpretive services, please use this form to request services by 5 p.m. on the Friday before the meeting.
Presentations at the Meeting
For those wishing to make a slide or PowerPoint presentation at a formal meeting of the City Council, the presentation must be submitted to Maggie Burleson at mburleson@ashevillenc.gov by 12 p.m. the day before the meeting.
Email and Voicemail Comments
To accommodate those who do not yet feel secure attending in person or those who have other barriers to participating in person, the City Council will continue to accept remote comments via email or voicemail through the Engagement Hub until 9 a.m. the day of the City Council meeting.
Comments via email may be sent to: ashevillecitycouncilfeb252025@publicinput.com
Comments via voicemail may be left at 855-925-2801, meeting code: 11061
Parking Available
If you are attending the City Council meeting, free parking will be available in the two city employee parking lots along Marjorie Street after 4:30 p.m. the day of the meeting.
- Valley St. Parking Lot at 55 Valley Street
- Marjorie St. Parking Lot at 17 Marjorie Street