Last updated or reviewed on March 14, 2023
Since June 6, 2020, City Council has voted to remove or repurpose the Vance Monument, passed a resolution supporting community reparations, and passed a budget that only funded departments for three months so that City staff could work with the community to reimagine public safety.
Read more about the community engagement and results of the survey on our Public Input page.
Transit information including maps, schedules, fares, and service alerts
The Business Inclusion Office for the City of Asheville actively seeks to identify minority and women-owned businesses for an opportunity to participate as providers of goods and services to the city.
How to submit a complaint about treatment by a police department employee or other concerns about the handling of an incident.
Learn about financial support that may be available for your business.
Resources for finding or registering a minority, women or disabled-owned business.
Information on the forms of discrimination that are illegal in Asheville.
We’re Working for You! The Equity and Inclusion function is a deliberate step toward advancing equity in Asheville, with racial and social equity as top priorities. As part of the city government, the Office of Equity & Inclusion plays a unique role toward maximizing the access and opportunities that all people have to satisfy essential needs, advance [...]