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Local Government
The city of Asheville is governed by a council-manager structure. The policies of the city of Asheville are established by the Asheville City Council. The City Council consists of a mayor and six council members who are elected at-large for staggered four-year terms. The City Council hires a city manager to oversee day-to-day city operations and to carry out laws and policies enacted by the Council. In addition, the city manager ensures that the entire community is served. The Mayor Esther E. Manheimer was elected to the Asheville City Council in 2009 and was elected Mayor in 2013 and again in 2017.
Mayor and Council
Email:
Mayor Esther Manheimer – esthermanheimer@avlcouncil.com
Vice Mayor Sheneika Smith – sheneikasmith@avlcouncil.com
City Manager’s Office
70 Court Plaza
Asheville, NC 28802
Mailing Address
Office: 828-259-5604
Email: dcampbell@ashevillenc.gov
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE:
City Attorney: Brad Branham
Legal Department
70 Court Plaza
Asheville, NC 28801
Office: 828-259-5542
City Clerk’s Office
City Clerk: Maggie Burleson,
70 Court Plaza
Asheville, NC 28801
Office Line: 828-259-5601
Email: mburleson@ashevillenc.gov
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News Summary Asheville, North Carolina, is grappling with severe funding cuts to its public radio stations, which play a critical role in disaster response. Following Hurricane Helene, stations like Blue...
News Summary In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, human-bear conflicts have risen in Western North Carolina, despite minimal effects on the black bear population. As bears enter their hyperphagia phase,...
News Summary Asheville, NC, will experience a temporary closure of I-40 West for bridge rehabilitation over the French Broad River from April 25 to April 28. Managed by DBA Harrison...
News Summary Asheville poet Steve Abhaya Brooks has released his latest poetry collection, ‘The Poetry of the Moment of Life Itself,’ which explores mindfulness and love through a unique poetic...
News Summary Buncombe County District Attorney Todd M. Williams has announced he will not seek re-election at the end of his current term in December 2026. Serving since 2014, Williams...
News Summary Asheville’s vibrant arts community is on a path to recovery following challenges posed by recent adversity. Mayor Esther Manheimer discusses recovery efforts and funding opportunities in a podcast...
News Summary The University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA) faces a significant 25% decline in enrollment over five years, amid a housing crisis in Asheville. While dormitories are full,...
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