Asheville City Council, in the August 26 formal meeting, approved amending the City Ordinance which addresses panhandling and solicitation in high traffic zones by increasing the size of one such zone in the central business district, and adding additional high traffic zones on and around Haywood Road and Patton Avenue.
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The Asheville City Manager’s office is pleased to announce that Jessica Morriss, current Assistant Director of Transportation, has been named the Interim Transportation Director, and Christopher Cairns, current City Traffic Engineer, will also hold the role of Interim City Engineer. Both Morriss and Cairns will begin interim assignments on January 1, 2024. Jessica has nearly twenty [...]
The City of Asheville and Asheville City Council continually strive to maintain a balance between public safety and facilitating community members' and visitors’ desire to give. Striking this balance creates a safe public environment while continuing to recognize and respect a culture of giving in our shared community.
What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. This Week’s Guest: City Attorney Brad Branham Sam and Brad talk about how the
City Attorney Brad Branham, in consultation with City Manager Debra Campbell and the Asheville Police Department, is moving immediately to seek the required Court Order to release body camera footage of the arrest of Devon Whitmire. Whitmire was involved in an incident Saturday, May 13, which led to the use of force by several APD [...]
On Tuesday evening, members of City Council voted unanimously to convey City-owned property at 3 Hunt Hill Place for $1 to KL Training Solutions, a local non-profit that serves low- and moderate-income youth in Asheville. The site will host educational and mentorship programs, academic enrichment, community events and job training for youth ages 6 – [...]