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Asheville City Council continues remote meetings, will continue proposed hotel development regulations work session prior to regular meeting

While the City of Asheville has reopened its public-facing offices in a limited capacity, for safety and to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 meetings will remain virtual at this time. That includes the Oct. 27 City Council meeting. Prior to the 5 p.m. meeting, Council will continue its work session on proposed hotel development regulations. Here’s [...]

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Asheville City Council continues remote meetings, will hold proposed hotel development regulations work session prior to regular meeting

While the City of Asheville will reopen its public-facing offices in a limited capacity Oct. 12, for safety and to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 meetings will remain virtual at this time. That includes the Oct. 13 City Council meeting. Prior to the 5 p.m. meeting, Council will hold a 2:30 p.m. work session on [...]

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Asheville City Council urges community to stay safe, not engage with outside protesters

Members of our community, We are aware of possible protests planned for this weekend by groups who do not live here or support the work we are doing in Asheville.  We, as a Council, want to encourage residents to refrain from planning counter protests. Some protestors will likely be carrying weapons and have stated that they “plan [...]

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Solar energy systems to be installed on City of Asheville facilities as part of joint City-County renewable energy initiative

On July 28, 2020, Asheville City Council approved the construction of onsite solar systems at five (5) City facilities. The five Asheville City sites are Wall Street Parking Deck, Burton Street Community Center, Shiloh Recreation Center, Fire Station 10 and Fire Station 11.  Collectively, this project will install a combined total of 259 kW of solar [...]

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City of Asheville clarifies issue regarding upcoming Council vacancy

Local law does not allow for a special election in this case The City of Asheville recently released information regarding an upcoming City Council vacancy.  This will follow the upcoming resignation of Council Member Vijay Kapoor, who will be relocating outside of Asheville.  In response to media inquiries, a memo about filling Council vacancies from the City [...]

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Applicants invited to apply for Asheville City Council vacancy

The City of Asheville operates under a council-manager form of government. The Asheville City Council establishes the City’s policies and appoints the City Manager, who oversees day-to-day city operations and executes Council-established laws and policies.  The City Council also ensures the entire community is being served. The City Council is made up of a mayor and [...]

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Asheville inquiry into police protest response expands to include roles for City Council, City Attorney

In support of Asheville Police Chief David Zack’s recommendation of an outside independent investigation into Asheville Police’s response to recent protests, City Council has requested that the City Attorney’s Office, under the direction of City Attorney Brad Branham, lead the effort to select the investigator. This move is aimed at maximizing accountability and transparency to [...]

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