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City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: September 8, 2026

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Kim Miller

At the September 8 meeting, City Council will consider both Helene recovery and non-recovery related items, including continued investment in our community’s youth through the CAYLA program, and continued Helene recovery funding going to both critical infrastructure, like a temporary bridge at Gashes Creek, and other community assets. All City Council sessions are open to the public and live streams are available on the City's YouTube channel.

City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Kim Miller

City offices will be closed Monday, september 7 to observe the Labor Day holiday. Find out more on any City provided services you may use.

City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: August 25, 2026

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Sam Parada

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Actions and presentations at the July 28, Asheville City Council Meeting

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Kim Miller

At Asheville City Council July 28, council members took considered and took action items ranging from Helene related demolition, affordable housing related home repair policy, a presentation of the ART Draft Plan to a donation for the preservation and restoration of City Hall chimes. Learn more about the actions that are important to you.

City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: July 28, 2026

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Kim Miller

Be informed in 2026! All City Council sessions are open to the public and live streams are available on the City's YouTube channel.

AFD invites community members to the 15th Annual Captain Jeff Bowen Remembrance Ceremony

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Kim Miller

Community members are invited to honor one of Asheville's fallen heroes and pay tribute to the men and women who sserve our community every day.

Asheville City Council approves amended property tax rate in response to recently adopted North Carolina legislation

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Kim Miller

Asheville City Council take action to address the revenue imbalance created by the North Carolina Senate Bill 889.

What’s Up AVL! This week’s episode addresses CDBG-DR small business support programs

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Kim Miller

Listen to our latest episide of What's Up AVL! to learn more about Helene Recovery Small Business Support programs available to aid our community's economic recovery

City of Asheville announces the retirement of Planning and Urban Design Director Steph Monson Dahl

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville thanks retiring Planning and Urban Design Director Stephanie Monson Dahl for 21 years of service to the community

City of Asheville offices close July 3 for the Independence Day holiday: Celebrate July 4 in the South Slope

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Kim Miller

City offices will be closed Friday, July 3 to observe Indepdence Day. Learn more about impacted city services - and the downtown July 4 celebrations open to all community members as we celebrate America's 250th birthday!

Actions and presentations at the June 23, Asheville City Council Meeting

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Kim Miller

All City Council sessions are open to the public. Live streams and recordings of meetings are available on the City's YouTube. channel. The June 23 session addressed both Helene recovery and non recovery related items in the areas of infrastructure and housing, and proposed reallocation of federal disaster recovery funding as related to housing. There are also a public hearings on a proposed data center moratorium.

Asheville City Council approves CDBG-DR Action Plan Amendment to accelerate home repairs

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Kim Miller

Council approves suggested reallocation of Helene Disaster Recovery funding: Adjusted plan to be sent to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for final review and approval.

City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: June 23, 2026

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Kim Miller

Be informed in 2026! All City Council sessions are open to the public, with live streams and recordings available on the City's YouTube channel. The June 23 session will include Helene recovery items addressing funding & infrastructure and affordable housing - along with a Public Hearing on a proposed moratorium on Data Centers. Read the many ways to can partiicapte or follow along

City of Asheville offices to close Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Kim Miller

City Offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

The City of Asheville and partners unveil commemorative bench to be dedicated at YMI Cultural Center on Juneteenth

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Kim Miller

Be a part of Asheville history. Join the City and partners for the unveiling of a custom-designed bench and marker honoring the collective experiences of Tropical Storm Helene in Western North Carolina. The event takes place 1p.m. Friday, June 19 on The Block

What’s Up AVL! This week, show participants discuss cultural and economic displacement

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Kim Miller

Community leaders take time to discuss cultural and economic displacement in the city.

Local MLK Association and City of Asheville announce 2026 Juneteenth Celebration events June 16-20

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Kim Miller

Make your plans! The City of ASheville is proud to support the MLK Association of Buncombe County and Asheville in hosting a week of Juneteenth celebration events June 16-20

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