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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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