Department: Finance
Asheville City Council passes FY23 budget with key investments in top priorities.
At its June 28 meeting Asheville City Council passed the City Managers recommended budget with a 6 to 1 vote. The $217 million budget is based on internal work, community input and Council priorities, and reflects the long term strategies and continuation of the reimagining public safety process.
Asheville announces City Council Meeting Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Returns to Council Chamber with budget adoption
Asheville City Council returns to Chamber
FY22 Council Priority Accomplishments: Reimagining Public Safety
Click to read more.
City of Asheville reminds you the FY23 Proposed Budget is available for viewing
Review the proposed budget for FY23
Asheville City Council Meeting Tuesday, June 14, 2022; Budget Public Hearing
Budget Public Hearing - Your chance to be Heard. The community is invited to this opportunity to comment on the recommended investments in person at the Council meeting or utilize remote options. We encourage community participation.
City of Asheville ARPA funding recipients named
Click to read more.
FY22 Council Priority Accomplishments: ARPA Funding
The unexpected infusion of 26-million Dollars in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, federal funds designed to support local governments in responding to the economic and public health impacts of 2019, provided the City with a challenge, but a great opportunity as well. The question: how will funds be allocated to have the most impactful and successful results? As Kim Marmon-Saxe, ARPA project manager puts it, “we have a great opportunity to work in partnership with the community, to learn together and achieve a successful outcome.”
Office of Data and Performance shares project updates
In 2022 the Office of Data & Performance will advance it’s mission of utilizing data for more equitable outcomes through participation in several projects aligned with key City Council priorities including Reparations Data Support, Houselessness Data Support, American Rescue Plan Funding, Fiscal Year 23 Budget Process, Employee Compensation, and regular Progress Reporting.
