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Towns, fire chiefs oppose Asheville BID due to loss of sales tax revenue
The proposed downtown Asheville Business Improvement District isn’t just controversial within the city limits: four towns, along with the Buncombe County Fire Chiefs’ Association, oppose the measure because it will reduce the sales-tax revenue they receive from the county.
Differing views at downtown Asheville BID meeting
About 60 people — ranging from condo owners to the homeless — showed up at tonight’s public-input meeting on the proposed Business Improvement District for downtown Asheville. However, critics said they felt the process was slanted towards BID proponents. Photos by Max Cooper.
Twitter coverage of the downtown BID public meeting
Follow live Twitter coverage of the city’s public input meeting on the controversial proposal for a Business Improvement District in downtown Asheville. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Asheville Civic Center ballroom.
Tactical urbanism: “Parklet” coming to Lexington Avenue parking spots
A “parklet” including plants, benches and a bike rack may soon take over Lexington Avenue parking spots, as the Downtown Commission endorsed the project last week. The initiative is the first major effort from Open Asheville, a new nonprofit, to apply “tactical urbanism” to downtown.
The BID comes back: City seeks input at tonight’s meeting
After more than a month of relative quiet, the controversial proposal to create a Business Improvement District in downtown Asheville is back in the public eye, as the city will hold a public input meeting tonight, July 17, at 5:30 p.m. in the U.S. Cellular Center ballroom.
Asheville Trader Joe’s won’t need Council approval
Since news broke last week that Trader Joe’s is coming to Merrimon Avenue, reactions have ranged from enthusiastic support to criticism over its location. But there won’t be any showdown in the halls of government: Due to city rules, the grocery chain’s proposed location won’t go before Asheville City Council or the Planning and Zoning Commission for a vote.
APD announces three promotions
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of one Sergeant to the rank of Lieutenant and two Officers to the rank of Sergeant. Sgt. Mark Byrd is promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Lt. Byrd has 13 years of experience with the Asheville Police Department. […]
Workshop on Amendment One’s legal impact tonight
From the Campaign for Southern Equality’s website: What Amendment One Means for You and Your Family: Right now, there are still many questions about what Amendment One means legally; it is likely that we will not know definitively until the courts weigh in. Until that time, here is some basic information about your rights. Amendment […]
Despite Amendment One, city of Asheville will continue domestic partner benefits
Despite the passage of Amendment One, the city of Asheville will continue to offer domestic partner benefits to its employees.
A-B Tech offers new benefits for unemployed veterans
Full announcement from A-B Tech: Unemployed veterans between the ages of 35 and 60 can now apply for new benefits to cover education costs for up to one year at A-B Tech Community College through a joint U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Labor program that focuses on retraining 99,000 veterans for […]
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June 26 meeting Ingles sign variance voted down Tobacco sponsorships banned from future festivals Staff studies aren't usually particularly controversial. But a proposed traffic-engineering study for the Charlotte Street corridor got some pushback at the Asheville City Council’s June 26 meeting. Some area residents said the $50,000 study is an unnecessary expense — and the […]
APD seeks public’s help in finding Airport Road hit-and-run suspect
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: On 06/28/2012 at 2150 hrs Asheville Police received a call of a cyclist struck by vehicle on Airport Road. Marlon Dewayne Cleghorn was traveling south east on Airport Rd in the far right lane, on his bicycle. An unknown vehicle struck Cleghorn from behind and left the scene. […]
Occupy Asheville’s day in court
Yesterday, 20 Occupy Asheville activists faced charges related to civil disobedience actions last year. After a judge refused to dismiss the charges on constitutional grounds, 17 plead guilty. Another three contested the charges, but were found guilty. All were given no further penalty besides time they’d already served. (photo by Bill Rhodes)
Shuler on contempt vote: “dysfunction and partisanship rule the day”
Full announcement from Rep. Heath Shuler: Washington, DC — Today U.S. Representative Heath Shuler (D-NC) released the following statement in advance of the vote to hold Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. in contempt of Congress: “Today the House of Representatives proved once again that dysfunction and partisanship rule the day. The vote to hold […]
City will hold July 17 public meeting on BID proposal
Following the June 12 Asheville City Council meeting where the controversial proposal for a downtown Business Improvement District was delayed, city staff have set up a July 17 meeting to gather public input. Full announcement from the city of Asheville: Downtown Business Improvement District Public Meeting Tuesday, July 17, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. US […]
Changing Together program seeks to deter violent offenders
A joint program between the Asheville Police Department, the District Attorney’s office, and other agencies aims to deter violent offenders in the area.
Council cancels July 10 meeting
According to an announcement from City Clerk Maggie Burleson, Asheville City Council’s July 10 meeting is cancelled. Council’s next formal meeting is July 24.
Emergency road closure of Boyd Avenue
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE The City of Asheville has scheduled the following road closure for water valve and hydrant replacements, general system maintenance, or connection of a new water line by a contractor into the city’s water system. June 28, 2012 On Boyd Avenue from Atlanta Avenue to Burton […]
Council moves Charlotte Street traffic study forward
After hearing concerns about decreasing the number of lanes on Charlotte Street, Asheville City Council voted 6-0 to go forward with a traffic study of the corridor, claiming it will provide better information for future improvements.
LIVE: Twitter coverage of the June 26 Asheville City Council meeting
Follow live Twitter coverage of the June 26 Asheville City Council meeting, with topics ranging from the future of the Charlotte Street corridor to declaring Asheville Bee City, USA.