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APR Innovators: Chris Leamon

APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone. When did you [...]

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City of Asheville announces Chris Collins to serve as Planning and Urban Design Assistant Director

The City of Asheville, NC  is pleased to announce the Planning and Urban Design Department’s new Assistant Director.  Chris Collins was hired by the City’s Development Services Department in 2013. Over the past ten years, he led process improvements in stormwater, floodplain, erosion control, grading, planning, zoning and sign plan review, permitting, inspections and enforcement processes. [...]

Asheville Transportation Director Ken Putnam announces retirement

Asheville Transportation Department Director Ken Putnam has announced plans to retire from local government, effective January 1, 2024. Ken has been Director of the Transportation Department for the City since 2009 and has served in previous roles of City Traffic Engineer and Assistant Director of the Engineering and Transportation Department. He also serves as the [...]

City of Asheville announces appointment of Michael Cayse as Fire Chief

The City of Asheville is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Cayse as the new Fire Chief of the Asheville Fire Department. He joins us from Cincinnati, Ohio where he has spent much of his 34-year public safety career.   Chief Cayse will officially start his role on January 2, 2024. 

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