At the March 24 City council meeting, Council members took action and were presented on mulitple agenda items related to budget, Helene recovery, and a land hold for a proposed arts and entertainment facility.
At the Feb 24, 2026 City Council meeting, Council members take action or are presented information on multiple agenda items that warrant special attention due to their scope, impact, or public interest.
All City Council sessions are open to the public and live streams are available on the City's YouTube channel. The February 24 meeting agenda includes public comment opportunity on FY27 proposed budget
Asheville City Council approves Helene recovery item on the Jan 13 agenda and hears Riverfront Recovery Project and FY27 Budget updares
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Asheville City Council has approved a $256.36 million budget for the fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026). This budget, reflecting long-term strategies and priorities, was developed based on council priorities, community feedback, and staff contributions. The approval vote occurred during the Council's meeting on June 10.
City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. The May 27 session is the Public Hearing on the proposed FY26 budget. Come in person, watch a live stream or view it at your conveninece by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel
With the FY2026 proposed budget public hearing session on Council's agenda for the May 27 - get a primer from the City of Asheville finance folks on this week's episode of What's up AVL!
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Council members solidified totals in four different categories: Affordable Housing, Transportation, Parks & Recreation, and Public Safety.
At its June 11 meeting, Asheville City Council passed the City Manager’s recommended budget with a 4 to 3 vote.