Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review policy updates and make policy recommendations that ensure:

  • Advise on public safety policy direction in areas of police, fire, and emergency management services.
  • Review matters relating to intergovernmental relations related to public safety issues, including cooperation with other law enforcement, fire, and emergency management agencies.
  • Provide guidance on disaster preparedness and recovery to foster a safe environment that allows residents, visitors, and businesses to thrive.
  • Support the development of and updates to the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). 
  • Chair: Council Member Bo Hess
  • Members: Vice Mayor S. Antanette Mosley, Council Member Sheneika Smith
  • Staff Liaison: City Manager Debra Campbell
  • Admin Support: Talia Stepp
  • Meeting schedule: Last Thursday of every other month at 11:00 a.m., beginning in May. Meetings are virtual.

For additional information, please contact Talia Stepp at tstepp@ashevillenc.gov


Meeting Information

 NOTICE: The next Public Safety Committee meeting will be held virtually on January 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. 

This will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:

*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.

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Meeting Materials

Agenda Documents Video
January 29, 2026 Agenda January 29, 2026 Documents
November 20, 2025 Agenda November 20, 2025 Documents November 20, 2025 Recording
September 25, 2025 Agenda September 25, 2025 Documents September 25, 2025 Recording
July 31, 2025 Agenda July 31, 2025 Documents July 31, 2025 Recording
May 29, 2025 Agenda May 29, 2025 Documents May 29, 2025 Recording
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