NOTICE: All regular meetings of advisory boards staffed by City employees will continue to remain on pause through June 2025. Boards and Commissions will relaunch in phases beginning in July 2025, with some resuming earlier based on readiness and recovery priorities. This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Special meetings may occur if boards need to meet regarding Helene-related or pressing matters.
The Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) is responsible for developing and recommending policies to support initiatives such as sustainable energy, waste reduction, sustainable economic development, and land use planning. The committee consists of nine members who are appointed by City Council. The term of office is three years.
Sustainability Advisory Committee Bylaws
Sustainability Advisory Committee Establishing Resolution
Sustainability Advisory Committee Resolution Amendment
Regular Scheduled Meetings
The meeting is typically scheduled for the third Wednesday of every other month at 3:30 p.m. The Committee will meet in person through 2024 unless noticed otherwise. The meeting normally lasts two hours. Meeting materials are posted on this web page two days prior to the meeting.
Meetings can typically be accessed by the public by any of the following means:
- Come observe the meeting in the first floor conference room of City Hall
- Watch live through the Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/F6613
- Watch live through the City’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofAsheville
To submit a comment:
- Submit a voicemail comment by calling 855-925-2801, then entering code 8071 (closes at 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting)
- Submit a written comment by sending an email to sacee@publicinput.com (closes at 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting)
- Submit comments in person during public comment
Have an issue with participating in a board or commission meeting, in person or virtually? Use this form to let us know!
NOTE: Voicemail and written comments submitted before 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting will be provided to the Committee members prior to the meeting.
Members
Member contact: Tim Ormond (Chair), Steve Baron (Vice Chair), Ashley Case, Joel Osgood, Alisha Goldstein, Christy Hurlburt, Justin Young
For current Board and Commission openings and applications visit the Boards and Commissions page.
View current members and board composition requirements here
Contact Information
For archived materials please contact Kiera Bulan at 828-620-0664.