What we do Last updated or reviewed on January 22, 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. 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 City of Asheville offices closed January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Posted on January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by Kim Miller City offices will be closed Monday, January 19 in obervance of MLK Jr. Day. Read how services you use may be impacted. City Council takes action on Helene Recovery at January 13 Council Meeting; Hears parks recovery engagement report summary and FY27 budget update in work session Posted on January 13, 2026 by Kim Miller Asheville City Council approves Helene recovery item on the Jan 13 agenda and hears Riverfront Recovery Project and FY27 Budget updares City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: January 13, 2026 Posted on January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 by Kim Miller Get involved in 2026! Attend or watch this year's first Council meeting. All sessions are open to the public and live streams are available on the City's YouTube channel 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.
City of Asheville offices closed January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Posted on January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by Kim Miller City offices will be closed Monday, January 19 in obervance of MLK Jr. Day. Read how services you use may be impacted.
City Council takes action on Helene Recovery at January 13 Council Meeting; Hears parks recovery engagement report summary and FY27 budget update in work session Posted on January 13, 2026 by Kim Miller Asheville City Council approves Helene recovery item on the Jan 13 agenda and hears Riverfront Recovery Project and FY27 Budget updares
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: January 13, 2026 Posted on January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 by Kim Miller Get involved in 2026! Attend or watch this year's first Council meeting. All sessions are open to the public and live streams are available on the City's YouTube channel
