
Fwd: Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods Candidate Forum
City Council and mayoral candidates take questions and share priorities in a public forum at Stephens Lee Community Center. Expect issue focused discussion, neighborhood concerns, and a chance to compare platforms before voting.
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Nonpartisan evening of face to face conversations with Asheville and Buncombe County ballot candidates, geared toward young professionals. Expect informal mingling, direct Q and A, and issue focused discussions ahead of voting.

Nonpartisan evening of face to face conversations with Asheville and Buncombe County ballot candidates, geared toward young professionals. Expect informal mingling, direct Q and A, and issue focused discussions ahead of voting.
Nonpartisan evening of face to face conversations with Asheville and Buncombe County ballot candidates, geared toward young professionals. Expect informal mingling, direct Q and A, and issue focused discussions ahead of voting.

Public in-person city council meeting in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall for municipal updates, agenda items, and community comment. A structured civic forum focused on local governance, policy decisions, and public accountability.

Public in-person city council meeting in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall for municipal updates, agenda items, and community comment. A structured civic forum focused on local governance, policy decisions, and public accountability.
Public in-person city council meeting in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall for municipal updates, agenda items, and community comment. A structured civic forum focused on local governance, policy decisions, and public accountability.

Community review session for Buncombe County’s first pedestrian plan, with a draft walking network and ranked project list shaped by 1,015+ resident ideas. Share feedback on where people want to walk and how to improve countywide walkability.

Community review session for Buncombe County’s first pedestrian plan, with a draft walking network and ranked project list shaped by 1,015+ resident ideas. Share feedback on where people want to walk and how to improve countywide walkability.
Community review session for Buncombe County’s first pedestrian plan, with a draft walking network and ranked project list shaped by 1,015+ resident ideas. Share feedback on where people want to walk and how to improve countywide walkability.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.

Hybrid public board meeting focused on Asheville housing recovery priorities, updates, and decision making. A civic forum for residents and stakeholders to track progress, ask questions, and coordinate next steps on housing initiatives.

Hybrid public board meeting focused on Asheville housing recovery priorities, updates, and decision making. A civic forum for residents and stakeholders to track progress, ask questions, and coordinate next steps on housing initiatives.
Hybrid public board meeting focused on Asheville housing recovery priorities, updates, and decision making. A civic forum for residents and stakeholders to track progress, ask questions, and coordinate next steps on housing initiatives.

Drop in to weigh in on Swannanoa’s pedestrian draft plan and the Reshaping Owen Park project, with discussion centered on sidewalks, walkability, and neighborhood connectivity. An open community feedback format geared toward local residents and stakeholders.

Drop in to weigh in on Swannanoa’s pedestrian draft plan and the Reshaping Owen Park project, with discussion centered on sidewalks, walkability, and neighborhood connectivity. An open community feedback format geared toward local residents and stakeholders.
Drop in to weigh in on Swannanoa’s pedestrian draft plan and the Reshaping Owen Park project, with discussion centered on sidewalks, walkability, and neighborhood connectivity. An open community feedback format geared toward local residents and stakeholders.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.

Weekly evening gathering to connect with neighbors, share local resources, and coordinate services in an open-to-the-public community meeting. Ideal for residents looking for mutual aid connections and ongoing civic engagement.

Weekly evening gathering to connect with neighbors, share local resources, and coordinate services in an open-to-the-public community meeting. Ideal for residents looking for mutual aid connections and ongoing civic engagement.
Weekly evening gathering to connect with neighbors, share local resources, and coordinate services in an open-to-the-public community meeting. Ideal for residents looking for mutual aid connections and ongoing civic engagement.

Hybrid City of Asheville special joint meeting of the People and Environment Recovery Boards focused on post disaster recovery priorities, environmental impacts, and coordinated planning. Structured agenda with public governance discussion and cross board collaboration.

Hybrid City of Asheville special joint meeting of the People and Environment Recovery Boards focused on post disaster recovery priorities, environmental impacts, and coordinated planning. Structured agenda with public governance discussion and cross board collaboration.
Hybrid City of Asheville special joint meeting of the People and Environment Recovery Boards focused on post disaster recovery priorities, environmental impacts, and coordinated planning. Structured agenda with public governance discussion and cross board collaboration.

Casual evening mixer centered on housing, capital access, and community-building conversations. Meet local entrepreneurs, organizers, and neighbors for relationship-driven networking and collaborative ideas in a social lounge setting.

Casual evening mixer centered on housing, capital access, and community-building conversations. Meet local entrepreneurs, organizers, and neighbors for relationship-driven networking and collaborative ideas in a social lounge setting.
Casual evening mixer centered on housing, capital access, and community-building conversations. Meet local entrepreneurs, organizers, and neighbors for relationship-driven networking and collaborative ideas in a social lounge setting.

A public Weaverville Town Council regular meeting with time for community attendance and civic participation. Hear local government updates, agenda items, and discussions at Town Hall.

A public Weaverville Town Council regular meeting with time for community attendance and civic participation. Hear local government updates, agenda items, and discussions at Town Hall.
A public Weaverville Town Council regular meeting with time for community attendance and civic participation. Hear local government updates, agenda items, and discussions at Town Hall.

Public town council session at Black Mountain Town Hall focused on municipal updates, discussion, and formal votes. Agenda items are posted online, with space for residents to attend and stay informed on local government decisions.

Public town council session at Black Mountain Town Hall focused on municipal updates, discussion, and formal votes. Agenda items are posted online, with space for residents to attend and stay informed on local government decisions.
Public town council session at Black Mountain Town Hall focused on municipal updates, discussion, and formal votes. Agenda items are posted online, with space for residents to attend and stay informed on local government decisions.

Public design review meeting where proposed projects are evaluated for architecture, site layout, and compatibility with neighborhood character. Expect agenda-driven discussion, staff presentations, and time for community comment on local development.

Public design review meeting where proposed projects are evaluated for architecture, site layout, and compatibility with neighborhood character. Expect agenda-driven discussion, staff presentations, and time for community comment on local development.
Public design review meeting where proposed projects are evaluated for architecture, site layout, and compatibility with neighborhood character. Expect agenda-driven discussion, staff presentations, and time for community comment on local development.

A public City Council session where Hendersonville officials discuss city business, agendas, and votes in the Government Operations Center assembly room. Expect municipal updates, public comment opportunities, and local policy decisions.

A public City Council session where Hendersonville officials discuss city business, agendas, and votes in the Government Operations Center assembly room. Expect municipal updates, public comment opportunities, and local policy decisions.
A public City Council session where Hendersonville officials discuss city business, agendas, and votes in the Government Operations Center assembly room. Expect municipal updates, public comment opportunities, and local policy decisions.

A facilitated community conversation explores depolarization through a spiritual lens, focusing on empathy, understanding, and finding common ground across conflict. Discussion highlights grassroots efforts and practical ways to engage beyond partisan divides.

A facilitated community conversation explores depolarization through a spiritual lens, focusing on empathy, understanding, and finding common ground across conflict. Discussion highlights grassroots efforts and practical ways to engage beyond partisan divides.
A facilitated community conversation explores depolarization through a spiritual lens, focusing on empathy, understanding, and finding common ground across conflict. Discussion highlights grassroots efforts and practical ways to engage beyond partisan divides.
Casual hangout at Camp Grier centered on community connection and local housing justice, with introductions to the Community Land Trust of WNC. Expect social mingling with neighbors, friends, and organizers in a relaxed camp setting.
Casual hangout at Camp Grier centered on community connection and local housing justice, with introductions to the Community Land Trust of WNC. Expect social mingling with neighbors, friends, and organizers in a relaxed camp setting.
Casual hangout at Camp Grier centered on community connection and local housing justice, with introductions to the Community Land Trust of WNC. Expect social mingling with neighbors, friends, and organizers in a relaxed camp setting.

Public city council session covering Hendersonville municipal business, agenda items, and policy decisions. Held in the Government Operations Center assembly room with opportunities to observe civic proceedings and stay informed on local issues.

Public city council session covering Hendersonville municipal business, agenda items, and policy decisions. Held in the Government Operations Center assembly room with opportunities to observe civic proceedings and stay informed on local issues.
Public city council session covering Hendersonville municipal business, agenda items, and policy decisions. Held in the Government Operations Center assembly room with opportunities to observe civic proceedings and stay informed on local issues.

A free outdoor festival celebrating Asheville’s legacy neighborhoods with lively music, cultural performances, and storytelling alongside local vendor booths and food. Kid friendly activities and community gathering honor Burton Street, East End Valley Street, Emma, Shiloh, and Southside as one village.

A free outdoor festival celebrating Asheville’s legacy neighborhoods with lively music, cultural performances, and storytelling alongside local vendor booths and food. Kid friendly activities and community gathering honor Burton Street, East End Valley Street, Emma, Shiloh, and Southside as one village.
A free outdoor festival celebrating Asheville’s legacy neighborhoods with lively music, cultural performances, and storytelling alongside local vendor booths and food. Kid friendly activities and community gathering honor Burton Street, East End Valley Street, Emma, Shiloh, and Southside as one village.

A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.

A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.
A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.

Hands-on bench build where volunteers cut, assemble, stain, and prep wooden benches for installation at high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community-powered transit improvement with shared tools, donated supplies, and practical woodworking teamwork.

Hands-on bench build where volunteers cut, assemble, stain, and prep wooden benches for installation at high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community-powered transit improvement with shared tools, donated supplies, and practical woodworking teamwork.
Hands-on bench build where volunteers cut, assemble, stain, and prep wooden benches for installation at high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community-powered transit improvement with shared tools, donated supplies, and practical woodworking teamwork.