As the City of Asheville embarks on a mission to hire a new City Manager, City Council wants to ask you — Asheville residents — what qualities you think are important for the next person in this role. City staff held two May 10 discussion sessions at the Skyland Fire Department in South Asheville. Another community discussion [...]
From Steve Jobs to Steven Spielberg, organizational success begins with strong leadership. As the City of Asheville embarks on a mission to hire a new City Manager, City Council wants to ask you — Asheville residents — what qualities you think are important for the next person in this role. Qualities identified by the community will [...]
The Asheville City Council has unanimously decided to replace City Manager Gary Jackson effective at the close of business March 20, 2018. We appreciate the many successes Gary has brought Asheville in his 13 years here; however, we believe that making this change now is in the City and his best interests. Assistant City Manager Cathy [...]
Asheville City Manager Gary Jackson We will update this story soon, following this March 20 development: Asheville City Manager Gary Jackson to leave On March 15, City Manager Gary Jackson announced these changes to management assignments: Equity and Inclusion Office: Based on the Council’s Blue Ribbon Task Force recommendation, this new office will be created and report [...]
With the announced retirement of City Manager Gary Jackson at the end of this year, I wanted to make our residents aware of the early planning stages City Council has identified in recruiting qualified candidates and eventually hiring a city manager. The City will launch a national search with the assistance of an executive recruitment firm. [...]
Gary Jackson today is publicly announcing his retirement as City Manager of Asheville. Gary has served Asheville faithfully and effectively since June 27, 2005. He has served with dignity and integrity. The City of Asheville owes Gary a huge debt of gratitude for his leadership and effectiveness throughout his tenure. We will miss Gary greatly and [...]
In her first week on the job as Asheville’s first Equity and Inclusion Manager Kimberlee Archie has jumped right in, meeting City staff and sitting in on meetings where equity may factor into programs and policies. In doing so, she’s building a network, what she calls a core group to help with the City’s equity and [...]
The City of Asheville is pleased to announce that, after a nationwide search, Kimberlee Archie will serve as the City’s first-ever Equity and Inclusion Manager, effective July 31, 2017. Archie’s career and experience positions her to lead City efforts to support a diverse and inclusive community. She has a bachelor of arts degree in social welfare [...]
= Asheville City Council is committed to supporting a community that is inclusive and diverse. A diverse community was identified as 1 of 8 key focus areas in the 2036 Vision City Council crafted in January 2016. Council took the next step in supporting this focus area by setting aside money in the City’s 2016-2017 budget toward equity [...]
The City of Asheville’s Office of Economic Development hosts the City Manager’s Development Forum twice a year, in May and November. The next forum is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 18 at the U.S. Cellular Center Banquet Hall. The Forum — which is free and open to the public — provides members of [...]
Want to learn where the City is on its Comprehensive Plan Update and the Haywood Street visioning process? Find out about these projects and more during the spring edition of the Asheville City Manager’s Development Forum. Set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 17, at the U.S. Cellular Center Banquet Hall the event, free [...]
The City of Asheville’s Office of Economic Development hosts the City Manager’s Development Forum twice a year, in May and November. The next forum is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the US Cellular Center Banquet Hall. The Forum — which is free and open to the public — provides members [...]
Large-scale development and Asheville’s fastest-growing industries were among topics discussed during the City’s Development Forum held May 15 at the US Cellular Center. Hosted by City Manager Gary Jackson, the forum included economic updates from City staff on building permit activity as well as planning and zoning permits and employment trends. Information was also presented about [...]
The City of Asheville’s Office of Economic Development hosts the City Manager’s Development Forum twice a year, in May and November. The next forum is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the US Cellular Center Banquet Hall. The Forum — which is free and open to the public — provides members [...]
Asheville City Manager Gary Jackson will begin his 10th year in the position starting in June. The Citizen-Times Editorial Board sat down with Jackson on May 4 to discuss his tenure with the city and his vision for the community going forward. Here is an excerpt of the conversation: Question: Have you hit the mark on [...]
From building code inspection to walkability. From to the RADTIP to emergency response, City of Asheville employees were recognized for excellence in service at Asheville City Council’s January 14 meeting. City Manger Gary Jackson did the honors, thanking those who have exemplified professionalism, innovation and public service. But he began by highlighting two events that took [...]
This week, the City of Asheville bid farewell to Deputy City Manager Jeff Richardson. Richardson, who began working at the City of Asheville as Human Resources Director in 1997 and took on the role of Deputy City Manager in 2001, has accepted the position of County Manager for Cleveland County, a decision he announced in [...]