Asheville short-term rental skirmishes continue
Also, the Asheville Homestay Network is getting better organized.
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One step closer to hotel development moratorium in Asheville
Asheville City Council is scheduled to set a public hearing on a hotel development moratorium at its Sept. 10 meeting.
Mayfield: Asheville City Council majority favors charter change to reset elections
As things stand right now, Asheville City Council will have district elections in 2020.
A divided Asheville City Council approves 56-room hotel in downtown
During the public comment portion of Tuesday night’s meeting, no member of the public spoke against the project.
Lack of city support for new Asheville food fest is tough for organizers to swallow
Chow Chow, a new signature food festival planned for mid-September, isn’t currently set for any in-kind support from the city of Asheville.
Asheville City Council denies proposed Biltmore Village hotel
Over the past couple of months, Asheville City Council members have indicated increasing displeasure with proposed hotel development.
Hotel proposal withdrawn as Asheville City Council signals growing opposition
“We are above and beyond our need for hotels in this city,” Councilman Brian Haynes said Tuesday night.
Jeff Bezos, it’s Asheville calling: Fix your grocery store loading dock
The world’s richest man, and the grocery store chain he owns, was a hot topic of conversation during last week’s Asheville City Council meeting.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Movement to ban plastic straws grows in Asheville
Also, economic development official Ben Teague is taking a new job, and more.
Asheville City Council moves to limit police searches
City Council said it wanted police to adopt a written consent policy for certain types of searches.
Asheville City Councilman Kapoor: property tax increase could help fill budget gap
Asheville City Council raised property taxes last year.
Federal immigration agents make Asheville area arrests, outcry follows
Community activists and several Asheville public officials criticized the action and called for support for the families of those detained.
Heartburn: Asheville City Council works to fill budget hole
A $3.5 million operating budget deficit for the city of Asheville this coming fiscal year can be trimmed to $1.7 million, city staffers told Asheville City Council members Thursday.
Former Asheville Police Department officer arrested, charged with assaulting man
In other developments, Asheville attorney Ben Scales holds a press conference to criticize District Attorney Todd Williams, and Asheville City Council members get use of force training by Asheville police.
Asheville police beating: FBI investigates, NYT notices, Kapoor defends police chief
Hundreds of residents attended a Wednesday night meeting to vent their anger.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville Airport to offer Dallas Fort Worth direct flight
The Windsor Hotel, a boutique hotel in downtown Asheville, recently sold for more than $9 million, and more.
South Asheville sounds off, propelling Kapoor to big City Council win
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.
Incumbent Bothwell ousted in Asheville City Council primary; Kapoor tops field
The candidates now look ahead to the the Nov. 7 general election.
Asheville City Council campaign cash: Goldstein banks $29,502, Roney raises $18,566
In the race for campaign cash, Vijay Kapoor raised the third highest total at more than $15,000.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Field almost set for Asheville City Council elections
Also, Pine Gate Renewables is opening on the South Slope, and more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Andrew Fletcher considers Asheville City Council run
Also, Dig Local has updated its smart phone app, and more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Sheneika Smith announces Asheville City Council run
Also, the deadline to apply to be a part of this summer’s Big Crafty is Sunday, and much more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Vassallo announces Asheville City Council run
Also, the Biltmore Estate announced the music lineup for its summer concert series, and more.
Goldstein to run for Asheville City Council; Bothwell announces re-election bid
Also, it looks like the issue of district elections for Asheville City Council will once again come before state lawmakers.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Kapoor, Lee announce Asheville City Council bids
Also, who might be running for mayor?