Press release from Buncombe County:
The search for the next Buncombe County Manager is underway and input from the public is an important part of the process. The Buncombe County Commissioners and interim County Manager George Wood invite the public to attend open community sessions. These forums will give the public an opportunity to weigh in on the skills, personality traits, and other issues they believe are important for the new County Manager to exhibit.
In addition to the community input sessions, Buncombe County is also asking for input online at buncombecounty.org/letstalk through Aug. 30.
Thursday, Aug. 23 @ 6 p.m. featuring District 2 Commissioners Mike Fryar and Ellen Frost:
Weaverville Town Hall
30 S. Main Street
Weaverville, NC 28787
Monday, Aug. 27 @ 6 p.m. featuring Commission Chair Brownie Newman and District 1 Commissioners Jasmine Beach-Ferrara and Al Whitesides:
Stephens-Lee Recreation Center
30 George Washington Carver Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
Thursday, Aug. 30 @ 6 p.m. featuring District 3 Commissioners Joe Belcher and Robert Pressley
Mission Health/A-B Tech Conference Center
A-B Tech Main Campus
16 Fernihurst Drive
Asheville, NC 28801
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