Cathy Ball

Assistant City Manager departing for Johnson City, TN

Assistant City Manager Cathy Ball has accepted a position as City Manager with Johnson City, TN. Her last day of service in Asheville will be November 10, 2021.    Ball has served the Asheville community for 24 years in several key roles, including Transportation Director, Public Works Director, and Assistant City Manager. In 2018, she served as [...]

Tropical storm Fred

FEMA opens document drop-off center in Asheville for those affected by Tropical Storm Fred

Webpage also launched for assistance specific to Western North Carolina ncdps.gov/TSFred   ASHEVILLE – FEMA has opened two Document Drop-off Centers — one in Buncombe County and one in Transylvania County — for survivors of Tropical Storm Fred to submit any required supporting documents for their disaster assistance application. Survivors may also register [...]

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Homelessness: How our whole community wins when we invest in ending homelessness

  Read Part 1 and Part 2 of our series on homelessness solutions in Asheville.   Homelessness issues in Asheville are long-standing and complex. Right now, the City of Asheville has an unprecedented level of resources available to help end chronic homelessness and build the homeless service system we need to best [...]

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Help shape Asheville by serving on a City board or commission

Looking for a way to get involved in local government and play a part in shaping the future of Asheville? Serving on a City of Asheville board or commission is a great place to start.   Through a variety of boards and commissions established by Asheville City Council, citizens can provide input on the policies that shape [...]

Tropical Storm Fred Candler

FEMA, SBA helping those affected by Tropical Storm Fred in Buncombe County

  Both the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are actively working in Buncombe County to assist businesses and residents with disaster assistance for those affected by the impacts of Tropical Storm Fred on Aug. 16-18.    Door-to-door FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams  FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are going door-to-door in [...]

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