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City of Asheville announces new Council Committees and roadmap to restart advisory Boards and Commissions

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Jessica Hughes

Asheville City Council is launching a new structure for Council Committees to strengthen transparency, streamline decision-making, and better connect advisory board efforts with Helene recovery. This new model also includes a roadmap to re-engage advisory Boards and Commissions, ensuring that community voices continue to play a central role in recovery efforts. This roadmap includes a phased [...]

Asheville City Council approves CDBG-DR Action Plan for submission to HUD

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Kim Miller

City Council approves the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan for submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during the April 8 City Council meeting. The Action Plan is the first step in the process to access $225,010,000 allocated by HUD on January 16, 2025, following [...]

Information on newly adopted UDO text amendments

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Kim Miller

Learn more about recently approved UDO amendments that seek to encourage the development of more housing, with a particular emphasis on affordable housing initiatives, and to reduce barriers that are particularly challenging for smaller businesses

Graphis detailing meeting Tuesday, March 25 5pm at City Hall

City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: March 25, 2025

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Kim Miller

City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. Come in person, watch a live stream or view it at your conveninece by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel

Graphic Announcing Council Meeting at City Hall Feb 25 5pm

City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: February 25, 2025

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Kim Miller

City Council Meetings, come participate or watch the live stream - Tuesday, Feb 25 5:00pm Tuesday's agenda includes a special public comment opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget will be held as staff begins the planning process.

City Council announces Helene recovery priorities for Fiscal Year 2026 at the conclusion of the City Council retreat

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Kim Miller

Asheville City Council members met on February 13 and 14 at their annual retreat to discuss Helene recovery priorities for the next 18 months. Throughout the 2 day retreat, Council members identified guiding principles and a vision specific to Helene Recovery. Recovery Vision Rooted in resilience Rising in unity Repairing with care Ready for tomorrow Agreed-upon guiding principles will remain at the [...]

graphic announcing City Council Meeeting Feb 11, 2025 5pm At City Hall You tube live stream available

City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: February 11, 2025

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Kim Miller

City Council Meetings are open to all members of our community. Come participate or watch the live stream of the February 11 meeting starting 5:00 p.m.

City Council meeting January 14 will be at City Hall 5pm

City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: January 14, 2025

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Kim Miller

City Council Meetings kick off for 2025. Come participate or watch the live stream of the first meeting of 2025 - Tuesday, January 14 5:00pm

Secreatry Todman on the left of Mayor Manheimer. Governor Stein stands to the right of podium

Asheville officials welcome HUD Secretary Todman, Gov. Stein and additional Helene recovery funds

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Kim Miller

Helene Recovery efforts in Asheville receive an additional 225-million dollars in fudning

Follow our Helene Recovery efforts: Learn to navigate with the City’s Recovery Dashboard

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Kim Miller

Check out this "how to" video to make the most our the interactive Helene Recovery Dashboard - a tool for you!

City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: December 10, 2024

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Kim Miller

Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.

City Council meeting Nov 12 At City Hall 5 p.m.

City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: November 12, 2024

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Kim Miller

The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 12. It will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. The Council meeting agenda is posted on the City’s website. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.10 this will [...]