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Asheville City Council, in the August 26 formal meeting, approved amending the City Ordinance which addresses panhandling and solicitation in high traffic zones by increasing the size of one such zone in the central business district, and adding additional high traffic zones on and around Haywood Road and Patton Avenue.
At the August 26 City Council meeting, Council members undertook consideration of several Helene Recovery agenda items as the City and community continue to move forward with recovery related projects and needs. Below is a list of the items, grouped by topic or category, actions, and impacts.
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Our hearts are with the victims, families, and community members affected by the recent spike of gun violence in our community. Together, we must all remain committed to building a stronger, safer Asheville.
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Asheville City Council has approved a $256.36 million budget for the fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026). This budget, reflecting long-term strategies and priorities, was developed based on council priorities, community feedback, and staff contributions. The approval vote occurred during the Council's meeting on June 10.
As part of their 100 Years of Wild centennial celebration, City of Asheville Mayor EstherManheimer has proclaimed May 30, 2025 as WNC Nature Center Day in honor of the opening of Recreation Park Zoo in 1925 and recognition of the WNC Nature Center’s contribution to the conservation and biodiversity of the Southern Appalachian region and its [...]
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved the City of Asheville’s Action Plan for spending approximately $225 million in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds.
Asheville City Council authorized the City to amend the interlocal agreement with Buncombe County to provide additional funding for the County’s rental assistance program at their May 13 meeting. This agreement will now be considered at the Buncombe County Commission meeting on May 20, 2025.
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Update June, 25, 2025: Thank you to all who participated in the June 16, 2025, facilitated worksession with Advisory Board and Commission Chairs and Vice-Chairs. The feedback we received during the session and afterwards provided valuable insight into how our advisory boards could better align with City Council’s recovery priorities in the coming year. Feedback [...]