“What’s Up AVL!” featured Elizabeth Mueller from Asheville’s Water Resources Department discussing education efforts. The city’s bi-monthly radio show connects residents with local government staff. Listeners can tune in live or catch replays online.
The Haywood County Board will hold a public hearing on May 4 regarding a new housing plan draft. Residents can view documents online starting May 5 and provide feedback until June 5. Recent educational statistics highlight local student readiness levels.
Asheville detailed how Buncombe County’s new property assessments affect local taxes and next year’s city budget. Officials clarified there is no current deficit but noted potential increases if rates rise above ‘revenue neutral.’ Budget decisions will be finalized after public input this spring.
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners discussed major changes including unifying fire protection funding districts and updating flood prevention rules at their April meeting. Other topics included proclamations supporting child abuse prevention efforts and food waste reduction goals alongside academic readiness statistics from local schools.
Buncombe County residents can now access free day passes to all five local YMCAs using their library cards through the ZOOM pass program. This move expands recreational options as recent data highlight local student performance on key academic benchmarks.
Haywood County Commissioners plan to join other local officials at a Council of Governments meeting in Clyde on April 21. The session aims to share updates among municipalities but will not include any official county business. Recent ACT results show varying levels of college readiness among local high school students.
Haywood County has rescheduled its public hearing on CDBG grant project closeouts for May 4 in Waynesville following a cancellation notice issued April 21. The session will review emergency shelter upgrades and rental assistance initiatives funded by federal grants.
The City of Asheville has completed major renovations at HomeTrust Park ahead of Opening Day. Upgrades bring facilities up to league standards while enabling more community events. Construction involved extensive coordination among local partners.
A statewide public art initiative led by Max Dowdle will bring new murals inside and outside Pack Memorial Library starting mid-May. Community members can help choose designs or volunteer during installation days. The project is funded through federal grants aimed at enhancing shared spaces.
Moody’s Ratings has given top marks to Buncombe County’s municipal bonds while affirming its overall financial stability. Local officials say these strong ratings will help support ongoing investments following recent natural disasters. Recent education statistics highlight both strengths and challenges within area schools.