Asheville City Council To Hold Public Comment Meeting For City Budget

The Asheville City Council meeting will take public comments ahead of the budgeting process. The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. 

The opportunity to provide public comment on the development of the Fiscal Year 27 budget is included on this week’s agenda. As we previously reported, the City’s 2027 budget faces a $30 million shortfall, and City leaders are considering raising taxes.  

Where to Watch 

The City Council meeting will be live-streamed on the City’s YouTube Channel or through the City’s Virtual Engagement Hub, accessible through the front page of the City website. 

In-Person Comment 

Persons wishing to speak live at the meeting will be required to attend in person and must sign up at the door before entering the Council Chamber.   

Additionally, comments can be directly emailed to Council at any time at: ashevillenccouncil@ashevillenc.gov