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City of Asheville announces new Division Manager for Community Development, Dennis Newburn

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville welcomes Dennis Newburn to its Community and Economic Development department. Newburn will serve as Community Development Division Manager and manage the HOME and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. He brings extensive experience in the areas of program administration, project management, contract compliance, program monitoring, and community planning. Newburn comes to Asheville [...]

City of Asheville hosts a job fair on March 1, 2023

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Jessica Hughes

The City of Asheville will be hosting a job fair on March 1, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. at Stephens Lee Recreation Center.

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Women in Water Update: City of Asheville all female Tap team takes tops in state

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Kim Miller

UPDATE: So how did our women’s Tap Team do? Tops in the state! Team “Purple Reign” lived up to its name, turning in a strong performance and establishing its “reign” as the best in North Carolina in their division. Congratulations to the entire City of Asheville Water Department and all the staff representing high quality work in every [...]

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Asheville City Council passes FY23 budget with key investments in top priorities.

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Kim Miller

At its June 28 meeting Asheville City Council passed the City Managers recommended budget with a 6 to 1 vote. The $217 million budget is based on internal work, community input and Council priorities, and reflects the long term strategies and continuation of the reimagining public safety process.

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Bridget Herring named as Sustainability Director

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Kim Miller

City Manager Debra Campbell is pleased to announce that Bridget Herring has been named as the new Sustainability Director.

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Office of Data and Performance shares project updates

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Christy Edwards

In 2022 the Office of Data & Performance will advance it’s mission of utilizing data for more equitable outcomes through participation in several projects aligned with key City Council priorities including Reparations Data Support, Houselessness Data Support, American Rescue Plan Funding, Fiscal Year 23 Budget Process, Employee Compensation, and regular Progress Reporting.

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Asheville Mayor recognizes frontline and onsite City employees with proclamation

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Polly McDaniel

In recognition of City frontline and onsite employees who have remained on the job during the COVID pandemic, Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer issued a proclamation designating Jan. 12 as City Employee Heroes Day. While all employees are essential workers, because all City jobs have to be done in order to provide our community with vital City services, approximately [...]

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