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Dec 8, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Agenda Briefing Worksession
The City Council held an agenda briefing worksession to deliberate on upcoming and future agenda items, as well as to review committees scheduled for the subsequent two weeks. During the formal Regular Meeting, the Council participated in the Pledge of Allegiance. Discussions included proclamations, such as one proclaiming a specific month in 2026 as "____" in the City of Asheville. The Consent Agenda was adopted, which included the monthly approval of property tax refunds and releases for October 2026, ensuring compliance with North Carolina General Statutes. An item for monthly municipal property tax refunds or releases for October 2026, which aligns with the Financial Resilient City goal, was formally adopted. The agenda also included items for individual votes, Manager's Report, a Public Hearing concerning a zoning matter which was advertised in November 2026, New Business involving Boards & Commissions and resolutions/ordinances, and a period for public comment. The session concluded with a closed session to discuss privileged, confidential matters and consult with the City Attorney.
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Asheville City Council Agenda Briefing Work Session
The agenda briefing work session covered various items, including homelessness prevention and housing initiatives, funding for the Code Purple emergency shelter, and the renewal of the Asheville City Market agreement. Discussions also addressed policies for in-kind support for community events, a budget amendment for law enforcement bonuses, and FEMA grant allocations for fire safety equipment. Further topics included land conveyance for the I-26 connector, HIDTA grant funding, and watershed protection projects related to storm damage. The meeting concluded with presentations on Bearwise activities and financial updates, along with a public hearing regarding conditional zoning and flood mitigation strategies for a redevelopment project.
Oct 22, 2026·Board meeting agenda
City of Asheville Council Council Agenda Briefing Worksession
The worksession focused on reviewing upcoming City Council agenda items, including an examination of the 8-week agenda schedule. Additionally, the agenda included a project update regarding Malvern Hills.
Oct 21, 2026·Board meeting
Helene Housing Recovery Board Regular Meeting
The meeting centered on the board's strategic goals for housing recovery and the role of the Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care (COC) in addressing homelessness. Discussions included the COC's structure, self-governance, and strategic objectives, such as expanding emergency shelter capacity, developing housing navigation infrastructure, and homelessness prevention. The board also addressed the significant impact of Hurricane Helene on the unhoused population, noting loss of life, property, and key facilities like the Veterans Restoration Quarters. Members further discussed the importance of supportive services, such as financial and life-skills training, for individuals transitioning from homelessness into permanent housing.
