Asheville City Council and Mayoral Candidates' Forum
Public candidate forum with Asheville mayoral and city council contenders diving into Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and the city budget. Free, RSVP encouraged, hosted at UU Asheville for civic-minded Q&A and voter connection.
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Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.
In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.
In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.
A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.
A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.
A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.
Weekly evening neighborhood gathering to meet local residents, swap community resources, and connect people with services and support. Open public forum style meetup in Swannanoa for collaboration and civic connection.
Weekly evening neighborhood gathering to meet local residents, swap community resources, and connect people with services and support. Open public forum style meetup in Swannanoa for collaboration and civic connection.
Weekly evening neighborhood gathering to meet local residents, swap community resources, and connect people with services and support. Open public forum style meetup in Swannanoa for collaboration and civic connection.
Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.
Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.
Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building across industries. Monthly meetup for discussing workplace issues, building solidarity, and coordinating collective action with other local workers.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building across industries. Monthly meetup for discussing workplace issues, building solidarity, and coordinating collective action with other local workers.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building across industries. Monthly meetup for discussing workplace issues, building solidarity, and coordinating collective action with other local workers.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.
A public City Council session focused on Hendersonville municipal business, agenda items, and community input. Expect formal proceedings, public comment opportunities, and decisions on local policies and city operations.
A public City Council session focused on Hendersonville municipal business, agenda items, and community input. Expect formal proceedings, public comment opportunities, and decisions on local policies and city operations.
A public City Council session focused on Hendersonville municipal business, agenda items, and community input. Expect formal proceedings, public comment opportunities, and decisions on local policies and city operations.
Relaxed candidate meet and greet with brief opening statements, then small group conversations for direct q and a and sharing concerns. Candidates return to the mic to reflect back what they heard and discuss priorities.
Relaxed candidate meet and greet with brief opening statements, then small group conversations for direct q and a and sharing concerns. Candidates return to the mic to reflect back what they heard and discuss priorities.
Relaxed candidate meet and greet with brief opening statements, then small group conversations for direct q and a and sharing concerns. Candidates return to the mic to reflect back what they heard and discuss priorities.
Public town council meeting with agenda items, discussion, and decisions on local government matters. Open to all interested residents for civic engagement and community input at Town Hall.
Public town council meeting with agenda items, discussion, and decisions on local government matters. Open to all interested residents for civic engagement and community input at Town Hall.
Public town council meeting with agenda items, discussion, and decisions on local government matters. Open to all interested residents for civic engagement and community input at Town Hall.
A free evening conversation exploring how art and creativity can serve as divine inspiration and spiritual practice. Gather at a neighborhood community center for reflective dialogue and meaningful connection around faith, imagination, and purpose.
A free evening conversation exploring how art and creativity can serve as divine inspiration and spiritual practice. Gather at a neighborhood community center for reflective dialogue and meaningful connection around faith, imagination, and purpose.
A free evening conversation exploring how art and creativity can serve as divine inspiration and spiritual practice. Gather at a neighborhood community center for reflective dialogue and meaningful connection around faith, imagination, and purpose.
A formal public City Council session focused on municipal updates, agenda items, and community input. Expect structured proceedings in the Government Operations Center assembly room with opportunities to observe local decision making.
A formal public City Council session focused on municipal updates, agenda items, and community input. Expect structured proceedings in the Government Operations Center assembly room with opportunities to observe local decision making.
A formal public City Council session focused on municipal updates, agenda items, and community input. Expect structured proceedings in the Government Operations Center assembly room with opportunities to observe local decision making.
Practical financial literacy workshop focused on budgeting basics, goal setting, and strategies for building long term financial freedom. Expect actionable tools, guided discussion, and a chance to connect with others working on money goals.
Practical financial literacy workshop focused on budgeting basics, goal setting, and strategies for building long term financial freedom. Expect actionable tools, guided discussion, and a chance to connect with others working on money goals.
Practical financial literacy workshop focused on budgeting basics, goal setting, and strategies for building long term financial freedom. Expect actionable tools, guided discussion, and a chance to connect with others working on money goals.
An evening fundraiser supporting a local animal rescue, centered on helping dogs and cats through donations and community support. Expect a nonprofit benefit vibe with opportunities to learn about the shelter’s mission and ways to get involved.
An evening fundraiser supporting a local animal rescue, centered on helping dogs and cats through donations and community support. Expect a nonprofit benefit vibe with opportunities to learn about the shelter’s mission and ways to get involved.
An evening fundraiser supporting a local animal rescue, centered on helping dogs and cats through donations and community support. Expect a nonprofit benefit vibe with opportunities to learn about the shelter’s mission and ways to get involved.
Five minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy, dance, and music in an all-arts open mic format. A supportive Sunday-evening gathering for Asheville creators and listeners to connect and cheer on local talent.
Five minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy, dance, and music in an all-arts open mic format. A supportive Sunday-evening gathering for Asheville creators and listeners to connect and cheer on local talent.
Five minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy, dance, and music in an all-arts open mic format. A supportive Sunday-evening gathering for Asheville creators and listeners to connect and cheer on local talent.
Hands-on bench building to create a public bus stop seat using shared tools and guided teamwork. Meet neighbors at a tool library maker space and help improve local transit comfort with practical DIY construction.
Hands-on bench building to create a public bus stop seat using shared tools and guided teamwork. Meet neighbors at a tool library maker space and help improve local transit comfort with practical DIY construction.
Hands-on bench building to create a public bus stop seat using shared tools and guided teamwork. Meet neighbors at a tool library maker space and help improve local transit comfort with practical DIY construction.
Hands-on repair clinic for small home appliances, tools, sewing machines, small engines, furniture, and heirlooms—bring items that fit in your car for free troubleshooting and fixes. Safety-focused limits apply (no CRT TVs, firearms, or auto repairs).
Hands-on repair clinic for small home appliances, tools, sewing machines, small engines, furniture, and heirlooms—bring items that fit in your car for free troubleshooting and fixes. Safety-focused limits apply (no CRT TVs, firearms, or auto repairs).
Hands-on repair clinic for small home appliances, tools, sewing machines, small engines, furniture, and heirlooms—bring items that fit in your car for free troubleshooting and fixes. Safety-focused limits apply (no CRT TVs, firearms, or auto repairs).