Asheville Asks – What is the connection between the Buncombe County property re-evalution and the City of Asheville budget?
How does the Buncombe County property re-evaluation affect City tax payers? Finance staff explain the relationship and how staff and council are working towards a balanced budget for FY27.
Actions and presentations at the April 14 Asheville City Council Meeting
At the April 14 City Council meeting, Council members took action and were presented information on multiple agenda items related to public safety funding, web accessibility, and ordinance amendments.
Actions and presentations at the March 24 Asheville City Council Meeting
At the March 24 City council meeting, Council members took action and were presented on mulitple agenda items related to budget, Helene recovery, and a land hold for a proposed arts and entertainment facility.
Actions and presentations at the Feb. 24 City Council session
At the Feb 24, 2026 City Council meeting, Council members take action or are presented information on multiple agenda items that warrant special attention due to their scope, impact, or public interest.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting with Budget public comment: February 24, 2026
All City Council sessions are open to the public and live streams are available on the City's YouTube channel. The February 24 meeting agenda includes public comment opportunity on FY27 proposed budget
City Council takes action on Helene Recovery items at September 9 Council Meeting
At the September 9 City Council meeting, Council members undertook consideration of several Helene Recovery agenda items as the City and community continue to move forward with recovery related projects and needs. This article contains a list of the items, grouped by topic or category, actions, and impacts.
Asheville City Council adopts FY2026 budget
Asheville City Council has approved a $256.36 million budget for the fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026). This budget, reflecting long-term strategies and priorities, was developed based on council priorities, community feedback, and staff contributions. The approval vote occurred during the Council's meeting on June 10.
What’s Up AVL! This week City of Asheville finance staff talk proposed FY2026 budget
With the FY2026 proposed budget public hearing session on Council's agenda for the May 27 - get a primer from the City of Asheville finance folks on this week's episode of What's up AVL!
Restoring City-owned infrastructure through the FEMA Public Assistance Program
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Investing in Community Infrastructure: 2024 Progress & 2025 Outlook
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City Council takes action to include $80 Million GO Bond proposal on November ballot
Council members solidified totals in four different categories: Affordable Housing, Transportation, Parks & Recreation, and Public Safety.
Asheville Asks: What is a General Obligation (GO) Bond?
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Asheville City Council passes FY25 budget with key investments in top priorities
At its June 11 meeting, Asheville City Council passed the City Manager’s recommended budget with a 4 to 3 vote.
The City of Asheville announces the cancellation of the April 9, 2024 City Council Meeting
April 9 City Council Meeting canceled The 2:30 p.m. Budget work session continues - live stream is available on the City's Virtual Engagement Hub or the City of Asheville YouTube Channel
City Council identifies FY25 priorities at Council Retreat February 22-23, 2024
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