What we do Last updated or reviewed on January 28, 2026 The City Clerk is responsible for preparing and distributing City Council Agendas and Action Agendas along with their associated backup material. She also serves as the custodian of all official city records and services City Council’s boards and commissions. The city clerk attends all City Council meetings and provides for meeting minutes. The City Council formal meeting on February 10, 2026, has been cancelled. ************************** INSTRUCTIONS ON OPTIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JANUARY 27, 2026, COUNCIL MEETING, to be held in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor of City Hall. Watch - Live City Council Meetings Have an issue with accessing or participating in the Council meeting? Use this form to let us know! Meet the Clerks Staff of City Clerk’s Office: Maggie Burleson, Alex Smith and Michelle Smith Contact Information Contact Maggie Burleson at mburleson@ashevillenc.gov or (828) 259-5601 to be added to the email distribution list to receive City Council agendas and City Council related notifications. Connect Address 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802 Phone Number 828-259-5601 Email Address mburleson@ashevillenc.gov Business HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Related Services Request public records Find a list of records already available online, records not held by the City, and records that are not public record. Submit a request for public records. Explore Related ServicesRelated Projects Helene Recovery Boards Click to read more. Boards and Commissions Restructure The City of Asheville staff has created a proposal to realign the advisory boards to address challenges within the current system. Explore Related ProjectsCity Clerk News Asheville City Council approves $15.5M in funding for Small Business Support Program Posted on January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 by Kim Miller In an important next step for small business recovery following Tropical Storm Helene, the Asheville City Council approved a $15.5 million funding recommendation on Tuesday, January 27, to support the City’s Small Business Support Program (SBSP), funded through the Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. City Council takes action on Helene Recovery at January 27, 2026 Council Meeting Posted on January 27, 2026January 30, 2026 by Kim Miller All City Council meetings are open to the public , with live streams of meetings and recordings also available on the City of Asheville YouTube channel. City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: January 27, 2026 10:00 a.m. Posted on January 23, 2026 by Kim Miller Please be advised that impending weather and concern for public safety may impact the ability to hold this meeting. Please continue to monitor this and City of Asheville social media sites for updates to any required scheduling changes. Explore City Clerk News
Request public records Find a list of records already available online, records not held by the City, and records that are not public record. Submit a request for public records.
Boards and Commissions Restructure The City of Asheville staff has created a proposal to realign the advisory boards to address challenges within the current system.
Asheville City Council approves $15.5M in funding for Small Business Support Program Posted on January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 by Kim Miller In an important next step for small business recovery following Tropical Storm Helene, the Asheville City Council approved a $15.5 million funding recommendation on Tuesday, January 27, to support the City’s Small Business Support Program (SBSP), funded through the Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.
City Council takes action on Helene Recovery at January 27, 2026 Council Meeting Posted on January 27, 2026January 30, 2026 by Kim Miller All City Council meetings are open to the public , with live streams of meetings and recordings also available on the City of Asheville YouTube channel.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: January 27, 2026 10:00 a.m. Posted on January 23, 2026 by Kim Miller Please be advised that impending weather and concern for public safety may impact the ability to hold this meeting. Please continue to monitor this and City of Asheville social media sites for updates to any required scheduling changes.
