The City of Asheville’s Blue Ribbon Committee on an Asheville Human Relations Commission will engage the community in January for a discussion about a newly formed Human Relations Commission. Statewide, Human Relations Commissions help to facilitate a culture of improved human relations across a city. These commissions exist to support unity and harmony within diversity and [...]
Looking for a way to get involved in local government and play a part in shaping the future of Asheville? Serving on a City of Asheville board or commission is a great place to start. More than 250 people serve on 35 advisory boards and help guide policy decisions for the City of Asheville. Put [...]
The City of Asheville’s Blue Ribbon Committee – Human Relations Commission welcomes Asheville residents to attend its meetings and be part of a community conversation. The next meeting of the committee will begin at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in the Public Works First Floor Conference Room, 161 S. Charlotte St. Here is a look at the [...]
In June 2017, the Asheville City Council created a Blue Ribbon Task Force for the purpose of discussing and ultimately advising the City Council about the creation of a new advisory board focused on human relations within the city. The Blue Ribbon Committee had its first meeting Aug. 23, during which Vice Mayor Gwen Wisler reviewed the [...]
The first meeting of the newly formed Blue Ribbon Committee on a Human Relations Commission will held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23 in the first floor conference room of Asheville’s Public Works Building, 161 S Charlotte St. This task force committee will serve for approximately three months in an advisory capacity to define the [...]
Do you want to have a voice in the City of Asheville’s growth and future? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” If you’ve answered yes to these questions, here are some opportunities for you to get involved and provide local leadership. The City of Asheville has openings on six committees [...]
The City of Asheville currently has openings on eight citizen advisory committees. Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to be a part of the body that is responsible for making recommendations to City Council [...]
The boards listed below currently have vacancies. The deadline for receiving applications for these openings is 5 p.m. May 3. Please visit the City’s Boards and Commissions webpage or contact the City Clerk’s Office at 828-259-5839 or by e-mail at sterwilliger@ashevillenc.gov for an electronic application form. CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: This board works with the Human Resources Department [...]
Asheville City Council has extended the deadline to noon Feb. 3 as it seeks to fill three seats on the Asheville Board of Education. Two of these seats are being vacated by Board Chair Peggy Dalman, who has completed her two 4-year terms and board member Leah Ferguson, who has opted not to submit her [...]
Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” If you answered yes, then take that initial step forward and put your perspective, leadership and knowledge to work by serving on one of the many City of Asheville advisory committees. The [...]
Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to be a part of the body that is responsible for making decisions regarding policy, service and education? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, then step forward and put your perspective, leadership and knowledge to task [...]
Do you want to have a voice in the City of Asheville’s growth and future? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” If you’ve answered yes to these questions, here are some opportunities for you to get involved and provide local leadership. The City of Asheville has openings on six committees, [...]