City Council Committees - The City of Asheville

Committees review policy matters referred to them, inform and educate Council on existing city programs and issues and review other related matters. City Council Committees will not become involved in city administration but instead are expected to anticipate the full range of considerations and concerns related to various policy questions. When participating on committees, members are expected to temper their role as policy advocates in order to fully evaluate all alternatives.

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Housing and Community Development Committee

Supports affordable housing, homelessness response, HUD investments, and post-disaster housing needs.

Chair: Vice Mayor S. Antanette Mosley
Members: Council Member Sheneika Smith, Council Member Sage Turner
Staff liaison: Assistant City Manager Ben Woody
Meeting schedule: Third Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Meetings are virtual.

Housing and Community Development Committee meeting details and materials

Planning, Economic Development & Environment Committee

Guides land use, transportation, economic recovery, climate action, and resilience planning.

Chair: Council Member Maggie Ullman
Members: Council Member Sage Turner, Council Member Kim Roney
Staff liaison: Assistant City Manager Ben Woody
Meeting schedule: Third Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. Meetings are virtual.

Planning, Economic Development & Environment Committee meeting details and materials

Policy, Finance & Infrastructure Committee

Focuses on budgeting, financial oversight, capital improvements, sustainable infrastructure planning and public engagement in the policy-making process.

Chair: Mayor Esther Manheimer
Members: Vice Mayor S. Antanette Mosley, Council Member Bo Hess, Council Member Kim Roney, Council Member Sheneika Smith, Council Member Sage Turner, Council Member Maggie Ullman
Staff Liaison: Interim Assistant City Manager Jade Dundas
Meeting schedule: Fourth Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. every other month. Meetings are in person in the City Council Chambers.

Policy, Finance & Infrastructure Committee meeting details and materials

Public Safety Committee

Advises on police, fire, emergency preparedness, and recovery-related public safety policies.

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: Fourth Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. every other month. Meetings are virtual.

Public Safety Committee meeting details and materials

Archived Council Committees

Equity & Engagement Committee – January 2023 – August 2024

Environment & Safety Committee – January 2023 – August 2024

Policy, Finance & Human Resources Committee – January 2023 – December 2024

Boards & Commissions Committee – January 2020 – October 2024

Governance Committee – January 2019 to October 2022

Public Safety Committee Archived – February 2019 – November 2022

Finance and Human Resources Committee – September 2019 – November 2022