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City Council approves Ordinance amendment addressing panhandling in high traffic zones

Posted on August 26, 2025August 27, 2025 by Kim Miller

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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City of Asheville launches new public records request portal

Posted on July 1, 2025July 30, 2025 by Kim Miller

A new and more user friendly way to request the Public Record Information you need.

City of Asheville announces Interim Transportation Director and Interim City Engineer

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Kim Miller

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Downtown Cleanliness and Safety Update: Panhandle and Solicitation guidelines available

Posted on December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 by Kim Miller

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: This week hear from City Attorney Brad Branham on the solitication & panhandle ordinance

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Kim Miller

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