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Actions and presentations at the April 28 Asheville City Council Meeting
At the April 28 City council meeting, Council members were presented multiple agenda items related to Helene recovery projects and funding, as well as housing and homelessness.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: April 28, 2026
Be informed in 2026! All City Council sessions are open to the public and live streams are available on the City's YouTube channel
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Upcoming Events
Mountain Community Capital Fund Operating Committee (In-person)
May 1 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tiny Tykes Day Festival
May 3 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Public Service Appreciation Week
May 4 - May 8
Special Meeting: Historic Resources Commission Executive Committee (Virtual)
May 5 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rescheduled: Housing and Community Development Committee (Virtual)
May 5 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Infrastructure Recovery Board (Hybrid)
May 5 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
La Fiesta del Cinco de Mayo
May 5 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Planning and Zoning Commission (In-Person)
May 6 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Special Meeting: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (Hybrid)
May 7 @ 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM