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Mayor’s Committees

Last updated or reviewed on February 14, 2023

Mayor’s Committee for Citizens with Disabilities

 

The “mayor’s committee” was made up of a group of private citizens – volunteers – who worked together to create awareness of issues facing persons with disabilities in their city. The Asheville Mayor’s Committee no longer meets regularly.

Accomplishments of the committee include:

  • Participation in the city’s Volunteer Handicapped Parking Enforcement Program.
  • Presentation of awards each fall to individuals and businesses for outstanding advocacy, awareness and contributions.
  • Community education, training and resources, such as an accessibility checklist and a resource list for businesses.
  • Inclusive job fairs, therapeutic recreation events, statewide meetings, and celebrations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For any additional information, please call the Mayor’s office at 828-259-5600.

 


Mayor’s Committee for Veterans’ Affairs

 

In April 2007, Mayor Terry Bellamy created the Mayor’s Committee for Veterans Affairs, a volunteer committee charged with providing advice to the mayor on events and issues of interest to active duty and retired service members and military veterans.

 

Goals of the committee include:

  • Serving as the advisory board for the city’s Memorial Day event and the Veterans Day event
  • Advising the Mayor on how best to increase the participation of veterans in local government
  • Increasing awareness of education, employment and other community resources available to retiring and separating members of the military
  • Providing a forum for former members of the military community to express their views and interests directly to local government officials

 

Upcoming events

April 1, 2023 at 9 a.m. – Toxic Exposure – PACT Act – Town Hall Meeting

May 29, 2023  – Memorial Day Ceremony, Pack Square Park

November 11, 2023 – Veteran’s Day Ceremony at Charles George VA Medical Center

 


Contact Information

For any additional information, please call the Mayor’s office at 828-259-5600.

 


 

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