Billed as a “budget workshop,” the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will give 31 local nonprofits an opportunity to apply for government funding.
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Buncombe Commissioners elect Jones vice chair, approve administrative changes
The full seven member Buncombe County Board of Commissioners held its first meeting since the election on Feb. 5, setting the stage for how they will conduct business for the rest of the year.
Big changes likely for how Buncombe commissioners conduct business
The Buncombe County commissioners are considering making some big changes to how they conduct business.
Vital signs: Taking Buncombe County’s pulse
In less than 10 minutes, a doctor or nurse can get a read on a patient’s overall health and well-being just by checking a few key indicators: pulse, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate. But how do you assess an entire community’s vital signs? And if you don’t, how will you know what the biggest problems are and how best to allocate scarce resources? (cover design by Emily Busey)
The details on how to appeal your Buncombe County property tax value
Last week, most Buncombe County property owners received a notice of their updated property values for tax purposes. But those residents have until mid-April to appeal those initial values – here’s how.
Jones vs. Belcher: Who will be vice chair of the Buncombe commissioners?
For the first time in several years, the vice chair position on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is being contested.
Storify: Kaliner, “Ravinoff” discuss local Food Policy plan on Twitter
On Tuesday, Jan. 22, Asheville City Council members will vote on a resolution stating, “The City of Asheville approves the attached Food Policy Goals and Action Plan.” On Sunday, Jan. 19, WWNC radio host Pete Kaliner and “Dmitri/Raven Ravinoff” debated the issue via Twitter.
School of hard rules: Commissioners get crash course in county government
With revenue down and increased demand for services due to the stuttering economy of recent years, newly elected local and state officials face a crisis. That was one of the more daunting messages delivered during a crash course for county commissioners organized by the UNC School of Government Jan. 9-10.
Merrill says she’ll continue election fight
Republican Chrisina Kelley G. Merrill says she’ll continue fighting for a seat on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, despite the Jan. 15 swearing-in of her opponent, Democrat Ellen Frost.
Frost sworn in, giving Democrats majority on Buncombe Board of Commissioners
More than two months after election day, Ellen Frost was sworn in Jan. 15 as the seventh Buncombe County commissioner, giving Democrats a 4-3 majority of the board’s seats.
Commissioners approve $350,000 in economic incentives for Reich, LLC
At its first meeting of the year, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved giving Reich, LLC, a German metal working company, $350,000 in county economic incentive grants to help fund expansions at its local facility in the Vista Industrial Park in Avery’s Creek.
LIVE: Updates from the Jan. 15 Buncombe Commissioners meeting
At its first meeting of the year, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to consider economic development incentives, an update on the property revaluation process and several board appointments. This post contains live updates from the meeting via Twitter.
The water-system merger hurts us all
In this time of fiscal crisis, the takeover of the Asheville water system will do no one any good. No government, no business and no family will benefit. It is a taking, the equivalent of a condemnation, and one that violates our system of government. Asheville has been an excellent manager of the water system. […]
Buncombe Commissioners preview: Economic incentives, property revaluation and more
At its first meeting of the year, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to consider economic development incentives, an update on the property revaluation process and several board appointments.
Watch Fryar be sworn in to the Buncombe Board of Commissioners
After a two month delay, Republican Mike Fryar was finally sworn in Jan. 9 to the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners as the winner in District 2.
County commissioners from across WNC to meet in Asheville
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will join other commissioners from across Western North Carolina in Asheville for a two day series of workshops organized by the UNC School of Government, Jan. 9–10.
Fryar to join Buncombe Board of Commissioners
More than two months after Election Day, Republican Mike Fryar will finally be sworn in and start serving on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners this week.
Video: Learn more about the property revaluation process
By the end of the month, every Buncombe County property owner should receive a notice in the mail from the Tax Office indicating the new value of their property for tax purposes. In this video, Buncombe County Public Relations Director Kathy Hughes discusses how those values are determined and what property owners should expect with Tax Director Gary Roberts.
State BOE to consider certifying Fryar as winner in District 2 commission race
The North Carolina Board of Elections will meet via teleconference on Monday, Jan. 7 at 3:30 p.m. to consider certifying Republican Mike Fryar as the winner of a four-year term in the District 2 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners race.
Deadline to pay Buncombe County property taxes looms Jan. 7
The deadline to pay Buncombe County property taxes is January 7. After that, a 2 percent interest rate will be added to any unpaid balance on a tax bill and three-quarters of a percent will be added for each month that follows.
Video: Buncombe County’s most wanted suspects this month
Buncombe County TV has produced the latest video in its Crime Stoppers series, which shows the “Mountains Most Wanted” suspects and asks viewers to call authorities with tips on their locations.