Asheville City Councilman Kapoor: property tax increase could help fill budget gap
Asheville City Council raised property taxes last year.
Asheville City Council raised property taxes last year.
Asheville City Council members Brian Haynes, Keith Young and Sheneika Smith said they want to take a closer look at Police Department funding.
A host of actions are underway, from plans to increase the hiring of more minority police officers to the creation of a Human Rights Commission.
Jackson’s firing is the latest fallout from the publication last month of police body cam video showing an Asheville police officer beating a man.
Here’s a timeline of events.
The actions of the Asheville Police Department officer are a step backward for the department, Mayor Esther Manheimer said.
The city’s new equity and inclusion manager should have a staff and report directly to the city manager, residents said.
For the past several years, city officials have been working on a plan to reduce the taxpayer subsidy of the Aston Park Tennis Center.
The Windsor Hotel, a boutique hotel in downtown Asheville, recently sold for more than $9 million, and more.
Stoneyard Apartments won’t have any housing units deemed “affordable,” but it will have a restaurant, artist studios and 85 spaces for public parking on Lyman Street.
Broadly speaking, voters were motivated by an anti-incumbent streak and a clear desire to vote against a district election plan for Asheville City Council.
Vice Mayor Gwen Wisler and Councilman Gordon Smith voted against the hotel proposal at 95 Roberts St.
The candidates now look ahead to the the Nov. 7 general election.
City Council members expressed interest in an array of tougher measures governing short term rentals in Asheville.
Also, there’s a new exhibit called “Wicked Plants” coming to the N.C. Arboretum, and more.
Also, the weather forecast for solar eclipse viewing on Monday got a little less cloudy, and more.
In the race for campaign cash, Vijay Kapoor raised the third highest total at more than $15,000.
Also, Pine Gate Renewables is opening on the South Slope, and more.
Also, WLOS has hired a new sports reporter to replace Luke Notestine, and more.
Also, a second line memorial parade honoring Asheville musician Jeff Knorr is set for Tuesday night, and more.
Also, construction plans for new apartments and townhouses on Haywood Road are coming up for review, and more.