Asheville City Council and Mayoral Candidates Forum
Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.
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Public candidate forum with Asheville mayoral and city council contenders diving into Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and the city budget. Free, RSVP encouraged, hosted at UU Asheville for civic-minded Q&A and voter connection.
Public candidate forum with Asheville mayoral and city council contenders diving into Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and the city budget. Free, RSVP encouraged, hosted at UU Asheville for civic-minded Q&A and voter connection.
Public candidate forum with Asheville mayoral and city council contenders diving into Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and the city budget. Free, RSVP encouraged, hosted at UU Asheville for civic-minded Q&A and voter connection.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.
Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.
Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.
A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.
A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.
A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.
In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.
In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.
In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.
A civic forum brings Buncombe County sheriff candidates into conversation with business leaders and voters on crime prevention, detention operations, emergency response, community trust, and the county’s future.
A civic forum brings Buncombe County sheriff candidates into conversation with business leaders and voters on crime prevention, detention operations, emergency response, community trust, and the county’s future.
A civic forum brings Buncombe County sheriff candidates into conversation with business leaders and voters on crime prevention, detention operations, emergency response, community trust, and the county’s future.
A nonpartisan workshop explains November ballot races, the responsibilities of elected positions, and proposed measures and bonds. Build practical voter knowledge without focusing on individual candidates.
A nonpartisan workshop explains November ballot races, the responsibilities of elected positions, and proposed measures and bonds. Build practical voter knowledge without focusing on individual candidates.
A nonpartisan workshop explains November ballot races, the responsibilities of elected positions, and proposed measures and bonds. Build practical voter knowledge without focusing on individual candidates.
A relaxed civic forum invites residents to hear local candidates’ brief platform statements, ask questions in small-group conversations, and share community concerns before candidates reflect on what they heard.
A relaxed civic forum invites residents to hear local candidates’ brief platform statements, ask questions in small-group conversations, and share community concerns before candidates reflect on what they heard.
A relaxed civic forum invites residents to hear local candidates’ brief platform statements, ask questions in small-group conversations, and share community concerns before candidates reflect on what they heard.
A thoughtful conversation examines racism as both a structural problem and a moral or spiritual challenge, asking how institutional reform and transformed perspectives can advance racial justice.
A thoughtful conversation examines racism as both a structural problem and a moral or spiritual challenge, asking how institutional reform and transformed perspectives can advance racial justice.
A thoughtful conversation examines racism as both a structural problem and a moral or spiritual challenge, asking how institutional reform and transformed perspectives can advance racial justice.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.
Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.
Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.
Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.
Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.
Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.
Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.
Learn practical methods for documenting, preserving, and sharing Hendersonville’s historic buildings, resources, and community stories. The free training welcomes residents, property owners, neighborhood leaders, and local history enthusiasts.
Learn practical methods for documenting, preserving, and sharing Hendersonville’s historic buildings, resources, and community stories. The free training welcomes residents, property owners, neighborhood leaders, and local history enthusiasts.
Learn practical methods for documenting, preserving, and sharing Hendersonville’s historic buildings, resources, and community stories. The free training welcomes residents, property owners, neighborhood leaders, and local history enthusiasts.
A thoughtful community conversation explores where artistic and craft inspiration comes from, including possible connections to a higher power. Consider how creativity can uplift, teach, heal, and bring people together.
A thoughtful community conversation explores where artistic and craft inspiration comes from, including possible connections to a higher power. Consider how creativity can uplift, teach, heal, and bring people together.
A thoughtful community conversation explores where artistic and craft inspiration comes from, including possible connections to a higher power. Consider how creativity can uplift, teach, heal, and bring people together.
Civic-minded discussion and social time centered on Asheville’s affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transportation. A recurring first-Monday meetup for sharing local infrastructure updates, ideas, and action steps.
Civic-minded discussion and social time centered on Asheville’s affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transportation. A recurring first-Monday meetup for sharing local infrastructure updates, ideas, and action steps.
Civic-minded discussion and social time centered on Asheville’s affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transportation. A recurring first-Monday meetup for sharing local infrastructure updates, ideas, and action steps.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building across industries. Monthly meetup for discussing workplace issues, building solidarity, and coordinating collective action with other local workers.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building across industries. Monthly meetup for discussing workplace issues, building solidarity, and coordinating collective action with other local workers.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building across industries. Monthly meetup for discussing workplace issues, building solidarity, and coordinating collective action with other local workers.
A lively, civically minded panel debates political issues across Asheville’s region, North Carolina, and the country, pairing current affairs and diverse perspectives with a casual evening over pints.
A lively, civically minded panel debates political issues across Asheville’s region, North Carolina, and the country, pairing current affairs and diverse perspectives with a casual evening over pints.
A lively, civically minded panel debates political issues across Asheville’s region, North Carolina, and the country, pairing current affairs and diverse perspectives with a casual evening over pints.
Relaxed candidate meet and greet with brief opening statements, then small group conversations for direct q and a and sharing concerns. Candidates return to the mic to reflect back what they heard and discuss priorities.
Relaxed candidate meet and greet with brief opening statements, then small group conversations for direct q and a and sharing concerns. Candidates return to the mic to reflect back what they heard and discuss priorities.
Relaxed candidate meet and greet with brief opening statements, then small group conversations for direct q and a and sharing concerns. Candidates return to the mic to reflect back what they heard and discuss priorities.