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2021 year in review: Keeping our masks up, Vance Monument comes down, Reparations Initiative begins — and a hero inspires us all

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Polly McDaniel

COVID continued to leave its mark on our society in 2021, including the workings of City government. But the year brought with it some wins too, including the completion of the River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project. The Reparations Initiative got its start. And a City employee earned a national hero award. It wasn’t all easy. Governing [...]

City of Asheville launches new Projects landing page on website

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Christy Edwards

To provide better visibility into work the City of Asheville is doing in support of Council priorities, a new Projects landing page has been launched on the city’s website, ashevillenc.gov. The style of the page is similar to the existing News and Services landing pages providing consistency in navigation throughout the site.

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Buncombe County shares COVID-safe trick-or-treating tips for Halloween

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Polly McDaniel

Halloween is fast approaching, stay safe by following some simple tips. If you are trick or treating: Keep it outside. Trick or treat in small groups and avoid crowds particularly indoors Remember to wear a costume that allows you to wear a face covering Maintain six feet of distance between you and other trick or treating groups, especially [...]

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City of Asheville to launch Neighborhood Grant Program

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Polly McDaniel

As a part of this year’s budget process, City of Asheville staff heard from our community that new City investments in neighborhoods were very important. To respond to that need the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget includes $200,000 to launch a Neighborhood Grant Program. This program is designed specifically for neighborhood-based organizations: Neighborhood associations; Homeowners associations; Neighborhood coalitions; and Resident organizations [...]

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City of Asheville working to keep it easy to connect to your government

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Polly McDaniel

There are many ways to connect virtually to City government (right now). And the City of Asheville is working on a sustainable model of even more remote access to City government. Connecting people to government and removing barriers to government has long been a core value of the City of Asheville’s Communication and Public Engagement Department [...]

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Asheville Reparations Speaker Series continues June 10 and 17, community urged to participate

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Polly McDaniel

On July 14, 2020, Asheville City Council passed a Resolution Supporting Community Reparations for Black Asheville. The resolution calls for the City Manager to, “establish a process within the next year to develop short, medium and long term recommendations to specifically address the creation of generational wealth and to boost economic mobility [...]

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Jeremy Lett steps into new role as Asheville Neighborhood Services Specialist

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Polly McDaniel

The City of Asheville has a new go-to person dedicated to two-way communication with our neighborhoods. Jeremy Lett has joined the City as Neighborhood Services Specialist, working alongside Neighborhood and Community Engagement Manager Brenda Mills. This role is a part of the new initiatives set forth by the City from the Reimagining [...]

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Asheville residents invited to take survey about City government

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Polly McDaniel

How are we doing, as your City government? The City of Asheville is working with the Polco/National Community Survey company to find out. The National Community Survey captures residents’ opinions on governance and participation, also drilling down to specific issues such as the built environment, community engagement, recreation and wellness, the economy, safety and mobility. Some residents [...]

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Asheville 2020 in review: Response to pandemic, protests and more

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Polly McDaniel

Asheville has not seen a year like 2020 in a hundred years — literally. On March 11, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Not since the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-1919 has the world — including our corner of it — experienced this kind of public health challenge. Working [...]

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