The City of Asheville announced on April 24 that the next City Council meeting will take place at 5:00 p.m. on April 28 in the Council Chamber located on the second floor of City Hall at 70 Court Plaza.
The upcoming meeting will address municipal matters and is open to public participation both in person and remotely. The agenda for the session is available on the city’s website, allowing residents to stay informed about topics under discussion. The council also scheduled a Policy, Finance and Infrastructure Worksession earlier that day at 3:00 p.m., which does not include public comment but can be accessed remotely as outlined by North Carolina General Statute section 143-318.10.
Asheville’s City Hall at 70 Court Plaza serves as the central administrative hub for municipal operations, according to the official website. The city delivers municipal services and governance within its limits, coordinating among departments such as Public Works, Water Resources, and Planning to manage community needs according to the official website.
Residents wishing to speak during the council meeting must attend in person and sign up before entering. Remote comments are accepted via email or voicemail until 9 a.m. on April 28 through contact details provided by city officials. Those requiring interpretive services should submit requests by Friday before the meeting using a translation form available online.
For attendees who need parking, free spaces will be offered after 4:30 p.m. in two employee lots along Marjorie Street—the Valley St. Parking Lot at 55 Valley Street and Marjorie St. Parking Lot at 17 Marjorie Street.
Asheville operates under a council-manager government structure with a mayor and six city council members serving four-year staggered terms according to the official website. Elected officials set policy while a city manager oversees daily operations according to the official website. Long-term planning initiatives such as City Plans aim for sustainable growth and equitable development through ongoing community engagement according to the official website.
