City of Asheville Posts Feb. 24 Council Notice for FY27 Budget Comments

The City of Asheville is accepting public comments on the Fiscal Year 27 proposed budget by email, voicemail or in person ahead of a 5:00 p.m. City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24 in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. Comments by email to ashevillecitycouncilfeb242026@publicinput.com or voicemail to (855) 925-2801, meeting code 9633, must be submitted before 9 a.m. on Feb. 24 for inclusion.

"On Feb. 20, 2026, the City of Asheville posted a public notice announcing that an upcoming City Council meeting scheduled for Feb. 24, 2026 will include a public‑comment opportunity focused on the FY27 proposed budget." The notice reiterates the meeting location and time and places the budget comment item on this week’s agenda.

"Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143‑318.10 , this will be an in‑person meeting that the public can access remotely." 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." The meeting will also be available on the City’s YouTube channel the following morning. A virtual agenda briefing is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19 at 11:00 a.m.

Persons wishing to speak live must attend in person and "must sign up at the door before entering the Council Chamber." To accommodate remote participation, "the City Council will continue to accept remote comments via email or voicemail through the Engagement Hub until 9 a.m. the day of the City Council meeting." The city advises submitters to meet the 9 a.m. cutoff for email and voicemail to ensure inclusion.

Free parking will be available after 4:30 p.m. the day of the meeting in two city employee lots along Marjorie Street: the Valley St. Parking Lot at 55 Valley Street and the Marjorie St. Parking Lot at 17 Marjorie Street. Meeting materials and the Council agenda are posted on the City of Asheville website; agendas are usually available the Friday before the meeting. For additions to the City Council email distribution list, contact Maggie Burleson at mburleson@ashevillenc.gov or 828-259-5601.

"The opportunity to provide public comment on development of the Fiscal Year 27 budget is included on this week’s agenda." Residents and stakeholders who want their input recorded should use the provided email, voicemail code 9633, or sign up in person at City Hall before entering the Council Chamber.