
AYPROS Government Relations Crew: October Meeting with Mayoral Candidates
Young professionals examine how Asheville’s local government works and where residents can influence decisions on housing, transportation, economic development, public safety, parks, and downtown, with mayoral candidates in the conversation.
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A community forum explores Asheville’s affordable housing crisis, homelessness, and the policies shaping the city’s future. Hear mayoral candidates discuss local priorities and civic challenges.

A community forum explores Asheville’s affordable housing crisis, homelessness, and the policies shaping the city’s future. Hear mayoral candidates discuss local priorities and civic challenges.
A community forum explores Asheville’s affordable housing crisis, homelessness, and the policies shaping the city’s future. Hear mayoral candidates discuss local priorities and civic challenges.

Public discussion of Asheville land use, zoning, and development decisions brings city commissioners and residents together for local government deliberation and community input.

Public discussion of Asheville land use, zoning, and development decisions brings city commissioners and residents together for local government deliberation and community input.
Public discussion of Asheville land use, zoning, and development decisions brings city commissioners and residents together for local government deliberation and community input.

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.

Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.

Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.
Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.

A municipal small business focus group invites local entrepreneurs to share perspectives and connect around City of Asheville outreach, creating space for community input on business needs.

A municipal small business focus group invites local entrepreneurs to share perspectives and connect around City of Asheville outreach, creating space for community input on business needs.
A municipal small business focus group invites local entrepreneurs to share perspectives and connect around City of Asheville outreach, creating space for community input on business needs.

Attend an open municipal meeting for public discussion and local government business. Residents can observe Asheville City Council proceedings in person at City Hall’s Council Chamber.

Attend an open municipal meeting for public discussion and local government business. Residents can observe Asheville City Council proceedings in person at City Hall’s Council Chamber.
Attend an open municipal meeting for public discussion and local government business. Residents can observe Asheville City Council proceedings in person at City Hall’s Council Chamber.

Attend an in-person municipal council session on Asheville governance, public business, and community issues. Residents can observe proceedings and follow city decisions in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

Attend an in-person municipal council session on Asheville governance, public business, and community issues. Residents can observe proceedings and follow city decisions in the Council Chamber at City Hall.
Attend an in-person municipal council session on Asheville governance, public business, and community issues. Residents can observe proceedings and follow city decisions in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

A public, in-person meeting brings Asheville Regional Housing Consortium members together for civic discussion of regional housing matters. Agendas and meeting materials are available online for community review.

A public, in-person meeting brings Asheville Regional Housing Consortium members together for civic discussion of regional housing matters. Agendas and meeting materials are available online for community review.
A public, in-person meeting brings Asheville Regional Housing Consortium members together for civic discussion of regional housing matters. Agendas and meeting materials are available online for community review.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners session focused on local governance and county decision making. A public courthouse meeting where residents can observe proceedings and stay informed on community issues.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners session focused on local governance and county decision making. A public courthouse meeting where residents can observe proceedings and stay informed on community issues.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners session focused on local governance and county decision making. A public courthouse meeting where residents can observe proceedings and stay informed on community issues.

Public work session examines Asheville city policy, municipal finances, and infrastructure priorities. Residents can attend an open government meeting focused on civic planning and local decision-making.

Public work session examines Asheville city policy, municipal finances, and infrastructure priorities. Residents can attend an open government meeting focused on civic planning and local decision-making.
Public work session examines Asheville city policy, municipal finances, and infrastructure priorities. Residents can attend an open government meeting focused on civic planning and local decision-making.

A public county planning board meeting brings local government proceedings to downtown Asheville, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the Buncombe County event page.

A public county planning board meeting brings local government proceedings to downtown Asheville, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the Buncombe County event page.
A public county planning board meeting brings local government proceedings to downtown Asheville, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the Buncombe County event page.

Build enrichment items to brighten shelter life for Asheville’s animals during a hands-on volunteer afternoon supporting humane care and community service.

Build enrichment items to brighten shelter life for Asheville’s animals during a hands-on volunteer afternoon supporting humane care and community service.
Build enrichment items to brighten shelter life for Asheville’s animals during a hands-on volunteer afternoon supporting humane care and community service.

Residents can attend an in-person municipal council session to hear public business and local government proceedings; city board and commission meetings are open to the public.

Residents can attend an in-person municipal council session to hear public business and local government proceedings; city board and commission meetings are open to the public.
Residents can attend an in-person municipal council session to hear public business and local government proceedings; city board and commission meetings are open to the public.

Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.

Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.
Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.

Casual third-Tuesday happy hour conversation centered on affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transit. Meet local Strong Towns advocates in a brewery taproom to swap ideas on infrastructure and city policy.

Casual third-Tuesday happy hour conversation centered on affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transit. Meet local Strong Towns advocates in a brewery taproom to swap ideas on infrastructure and city policy.
Casual third-Tuesday happy hour conversation centered on affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transit. Meet local Strong Towns advocates in a brewery taproom to swap ideas on infrastructure and city policy.

A candid discussion of affordable housing, city policy, and development brings real estate investors, landlords, brokers, and developers into conversation with Asheville’s mayor and a city council member.

A candid discussion of affordable housing, city policy, and development brings real estate investors, landlords, brokers, and developers into conversation with Asheville’s mayor and a city council member.
A candid discussion of affordable housing, city policy, and development brings real estate investors, landlords, brokers, and developers into conversation with Asheville’s mayor and a city council member.

City officials and the public discuss housing and community development priorities in an open monthly committee meeting. Attend virtually and consult posted agendas and materials for policy updates.

City officials and the public discuss housing and community development priorities in an open monthly committee meeting. Attend virtually and consult posted agendas and materials for policy updates.
City officials and the public discuss housing and community development priorities in an open monthly committee meeting. Attend virtually and consult posted agendas and materials for policy updates.

Public commissioners’ meeting for Buncombe County government business, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the county event page. Residents can follow local civic proceedings.

Public commissioners’ meeting for Buncombe County government business, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the county event page. Residents can follow local civic proceedings.
Public commissioners’ meeting for Buncombe County government business, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the county event page. Residents can follow local civic proceedings.

City council members meet in person for a public strategic planning retreat focused on municipal priorities and governance, with community members welcome to attend.

City council members meet in person for a public strategic planning retreat focused on municipal priorities and governance, with community members welcome to attend.
City council members meet in person for a public strategic planning retreat focused on municipal priorities and governance, with community members welcome to attend.

A public county government meeting focused on election administration and local civic business; consult the county event page for the agenda and any schedule changes before attending.

A public county government meeting focused on election administration and local civic business; consult the county event page for the agenda and any schedule changes before attending.
A public county government meeting focused on election administration and local civic business; consult the county event page for the agenda and any schedule changes before attending.
