The Asheville City Council has unanimously decided to replace City Manager Gary Jackson effective at the close of business March 20, 2018. We appreciate the many successes Gary has brought Asheville in his 13 years here; however, we believe that making this change now is in the City and his best interests. Assistant City Manager …
Asheville City Manager Gary Jackson We will update this story soon, following this March 20 development: Asheville City Manager Gary Jackson to leave On March 15, City Manager Gary Jackson announced these changes to management assignments: Equity and Inclusion Office: Based on the Council’s Blue Ribbon Task Force recommendation, this …
With the announced retirement of City Manager Gary Jackson at the end of this year, I wanted to make our residents aware of the early planning stages City Council has identified in recruiting qualified candidates and eventually hiring a city manager. The City will launch a national search with the assistance of an …
Gary Jackson today is publicly announcing his retirement as City Manager of Asheville. Gary has served Asheville faithfully and effectively since June 27, 2005. He has served with dignity and integrity. The City of Asheville owes Gary a huge debt of gratitude for his leadership and effectiveness throughout his tenure. We will miss Gary …
You know that person who always organizes neighborhood meetings, work days or holiday get togethers? How about getting her or him a little recognition? For its second year, Neighborhood Advisory Committee is seeking nominations for an Asheville Neighborhood Volunteer of the Year Award. The committee seeks to recognize and honor a city resident …
Brenda Mills will officially begin in the role of Neighborhood and Community Engagement Manager on September 25. Brenda brings decades of experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to this role and will continue to strengthen the relationship between neighborhoods, City government and community groups. Brenda most recently served as an Economic Development Specialist within the Community and Economic Development Department of …
The City of Asheville is in the process of replacing one of our public safety communications towers on Beaucatcher Ridge at the former White Fawn Reservoir site. This site has been an excellent resource in support of radio communications for police, fire departments, and state highway patrol agencies in our region for more than 25 …
Good news for ART bus riders: Sunday and holiday service will come to all routes in 2018 and the City of Asheville will add eight additional hours of evening service hours Monday-Saturday, distributed to multiple routes. In the 2017-18 budget adopted by Asheville City Council, additional funding was allocated for expanded ART bus service …
In her first week on the job as Asheville’s first Equity and Inclusion Manager Kimberlee Archie has jumped right in, meeting City staff and sitting in on meetings where equity may factor into programs and policies. In doing so, she’s building a network, what she calls a core group to help with the City’s equity …
