Full open letter from Firestorm Cafe on the proposed Business Improvement District: Dear [ Mayor Terry Bellamy / Vice-Mayor Esther Manheimer / Councilman Cecil Bothwell / Councilman Jan Davis / Councilman Marc Hunt / Councilman Chris Pelly / Councilman Gordon Smith ], We are writing to you as a downtown business and community space concerned […]
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Council gets an earful on BID, other issues at community meeting
At a community meeting focusing on the core of the city, Asheville City Council heard from a number of residents, property, and business owners critical of a proposed Business Improvement District downtown. Others had concerns about a possible hotel near the Basilica of St. Lawrence, among other issues.
LIVE: Coverage of the May 29 Asheville City Council community meeting
Follow live Twitter coverage of tonight’s Asheville City Council community meeting, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The meeting focuses on the issues facing the central part of the city, including downtown.
Asheville City Council holds community meeting tonight
Asheville City Council will hold a community meeting tonight on issues facing the central part of the city — including downtown — at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Works Building.
Plan for downtown Asheville Business Improvement District faces skepticism
On June 12, Asheville City Council will vote on creating a special tax area to fund the downtown Business Improvement District, a nonprofit entity with its own service and security functions. But the BID faces no shortage of criticism about its consequences and accountability.
Downtown resident releases list of concerns about proposed Business Improvement District
Statement from Inge Durre on the proposed Business Improvement District for downtown Asheville: Your input is important: The Asheville City Council is said to hold a public hearing on the establishment of a downtown Asheville BID on June 12, 2012, and may vote on this matter at the same meeting. We believe that the opinion […]
Bothwell urges city board not to allow rules exception for U.S. Cellular sign
Full open letter from Council member Cecil Bothwell to the Board of Adjustment: The Board of Adjustment should not grant a variance to the U.S. Cellular Center for its prospective signage, based on multiple stipulations in our UDO, which I have outlined below. But the larger issue is that with wide popular support, the City […]
City offices, transit system closed Monday, May 28
SHEVILLE – Asheville city government offices will be closed Monday, May 28 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Garbage collection schedules will continue as normal over the holiday. All public safety services, including police, fire and emergency response, will operate according to normal schedule – 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All […]
One contentious evening
Firefighters and police packed Asheville City Council chambers on May 22 to demand a higher raise, Council had one of the most heated budget debates in years, and an unexpected property tax increase came within one vote of passing.
Registration opens for High Country Triple Crown running series
Full announcement from Appalachian State University below: BOONE – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Institute for Health and Human Services (IHHS) at Appalachian State University announces the High Country Triple Crown, a series of three challenging and fun races covering beautiful mountain terrain. All proceeds will benefit Girls on the Run of the High […]
City releases agenda for May 29 Council community meeting
The city of Asheville has released the agenda for the May 29 Asheville City Council community meeting, focusing on the central area of the city: Agenda May 29, 2012 City Council Community Meeting 6:30 p.m. at City of Asheville Public Works Building I. Welcome and Introductions Mayor Bellamy II. Operations Updates Strategic Operating Plan Jeff […]
Raise for city employees becomes major issue; tax increase narrowly fails
Police and firefighters packed Asheville City Council chambers tonight, demanding a higher raise than the 1 percent set forth in the proposed budget. A suggested property-tax hike to pay for the increase failed 4-3, with Council members asserting that it needed more consideration.
LIVE: Coverage of the May 22 Asheville City Council meeting
The budget, missing evidence, and a digital billboard ban are all on Asheville City Council’s agenda tonight. Follow live Twitter dispatches here beginning at 5 p.m.
Asheville City Council preview: Missing evidence and squeezed dollars
At tonight’s Asheville City Council meeting, two major issues will get aired publicly: an update on changes to the Asheville Police Department evidence room and a hearing on the budget for the next fiscal year. Some police officers and firefighters have announced their intent to show up and demand a higher raise than the one percent in the proposed budget.
Asheville rolls out first steps in transit overhaul
New routes, more efficient buses, and road improvements were highlighted today as the city of Asheville marked the official beginning of its transit overhaul, coinciding with the beginning of Strive Not to Drive Week.
Missing evidence, concealed report
The Asheville Police Department will hire a new evidence-room manager, but an audit of absent items remains under wraps despite a mounting media push for disclosure.
Highland’s Razor Wit makes Esquire’s “Best Beers of 2012” list
Esquire magazine tapped Highland Brewing’s Razor Wit as one of the Best Beers of 2012 (so far), writing the following: Belgian-style witbiers are traditionally spiced with coriander and orange peel. North Carolina’s Highland Brewing Co. takes it one more step with additions of ginger and cumin. Seasonal release. Available May through August in AL, FL, […]
Local keycard manufacturer PLI will add 42 jobs in $4.6 million expansion
Announcement from the Economic Development Coalition and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Asheville, NC – In conjunction with the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville – Buncombe County (EDC), Plasticard-Locktech International (PLI), the world’s largest keycard manufacturer, announced today the expansion of its Asheville plant with a $4.6 million investment in facilities and equipment. PLI […]
Asheville transit changes launch Monday, May 21
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Monday, May 21 marks the opening of a new chapter for Asheville’s public transportation: Asheville Redefines Transit (ART) is the implementation of the first phase of the city’s Transit Master Plan. The reconfiguring of the City of Asheville transit system into 16 new routes provides increased […]
What’s in, what’s out: A look at Asheville’s new budget
The city of Asheville’s proposed budget for the upcoming year has money for holiday bus service, studying an overhaul of the city’s zoning, and a raise for city staff. But some other priorities didn’t make the cut. With a public hearing on the budget coming up next Tuesday, May 22, a look at what is (and isn’t) in this year’s budget.
City seeking applicants for local boards and commissions
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to be […]