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 A state program designed to provide temporary housing trailers for Hurricane Helene victims has failed to deliver adequate resources, with only six trailers issued for over 12,000 displaced...
News Summary Asheville continues to struggle with recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene, which hit North Carolina eight months ago. Business owners face hurdles due to stalled infrastructure and reduced federal...
News Summary Norfolk Southern has resumed rail service between Asheville and points west after repairs from Hurricane Helene’s damage. The restoration of the AS Line is crucial for economic recovery...
News Summary Gastonia has appointed Eric Edgerton as the new City Attorney, succeeding Ash Smith after his nearly three-decade tenure. Edgerton brings significant experience from Asheville and aims to streamline...
News Summary In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Robin Raines, Vice President at Rowhouse Architects, has pledged 150 hours of pro bono design work for affected individuals....
News Summary Asheville saw a large turnout for a protest against President Trump’s proposed budget cuts and immigration policies. Organized by Indivisible Asheville, the event highlighted the potential negative impacts...
News Summary John Maddux has been appointed as the new City Attorney for Charlottesville, Virginia. His legal expertise includes over a decade of experience in Asheville, North Carolina, where he...
News Summary Following an investigation into an alleged disturbance during a Rotary conference, the Asheville Police Department announced that no charges will be filed against Congressman Chuck Edwards. The decision...
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