A letter to the community from Interim City Manager Cathy Ball: We understand that people are concerned about recent public health and safety reports involving the West Asheville community. In response to those concerned I am providing the following information. The City has issued Notice of Violations to the four organizations operating from …
The search for Asheville’s next City Manager has moved into its next phase with candidate screening and assessment. In July, the search advanced with the development of a brochure to be used as recruitment tool and job description. The brochure was developed after the City solicited input from residents on what qualities …
National Night Out is an annual event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Neighborhood events are a great way to do some community-building between residents and the Asheville Police Department. This year’s National Night Out happens on Aug. 7. It’s considered America’s Night …
How are we doing, as your City government? The City of Asheville is working with the National Citizen Survey™ company to find out. The National Citizen Survey™ captures residents’ opinions on governance and participation, also drilling down to specific issues such as the built environment, community engagement, recreation and wellness, the economy, safety and …
When you see the list of volunteer activities Renee’ White is involved with, you may wonder how she has time for it all. President of the East End/Valley Street Neighborhood Association for seven years, Ms. White received the Volunteer of the Year Award during Asheville City Council’s May 22 meeting. East End/Valley …
As the City of Asheville embarks on a mission to hire a new City Manager, City Council wants to ask you — Asheville residents — what qualities you think are important for the next person in this role. City staff held two May 10 discussion sessions at the Skyland Fire Department in South …
From Steve Jobs to Steven Spielberg, organizational success begins with strong leadership. As the City of Asheville embarks on a mission to hire a new City Manager, City Council wants to ask you — Asheville residents — what qualities you think are important for the next person in this role. Qualities identified by the …
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 …
