We need a solid career ladder to retain our amazing staff. I’m proud of our collaboration to approve next years budget!

Great news: A judge has ruled against FL's anti-trans healthcare ban, halting enforcement of SB254 against the plaintiffs. Inspiring step toward restoring access to care in FL. Thank you to plaintiff families & SouthernLegalCounsel, GLAD, Human Rights Campaign & NCLR – National Center for Lesbian Rights: glad.org/post/federal-c…

The panatone color for today's wildfire skies should be called 'Union 76' or 'Gulf Oil' Orange.

After review of the body cam footage I concur with the DA that our police officers acted appropriately. I am committed to advocate for police reform where necessary while appreciating the immense and dangerous challenges our officers face daily.

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Thanks Councilwoman Ullman for chatting with Asheville Chamber Young Professionals last night #avlgov #avlnews

Gov Cooper is absolutely right. Every single person in this state who cares about public education: We need your help.
🍎 I've spent my whole life in NC public schools, on both sides of the classroom, and I refuse to pull the ladder up behind me. Public schools are for ALL #nced

Transit faces a fiscal cliff stranding millions from food, health care and jobs. States need to fill the gap. t4america.org/2023/01/31/tra…

2023 Annual Council Retreat. My top priorities: 1. Getting climate on the docket. 2. Consensus building across council. 3. Creating specific goals so our limited staff time is focused on specific outcomes. #govlove #avltoday #avlnews

2/14/23 Council Mtg Preview: 1. McCormick Stadium discussion 2. I26 funding 3. Biodiesel buses…..and much more at your next riveting local government meeting 😅😎 #leslieknopeapproved #avl #avl today #avl gov

UPDATE from NCDOT 2/10/2023: The road diet is expected to be completed by early May.
NCDOT specifications do not allow for some of this work to be conducted during winter months.
The road diet is part of a larger project to resurface all of Merrimon Ave.

Guilty. 😂

Raleigh leading the way for NC…

Have you signed up for AVL Alert with City of Asheville? Part of responding to weather emergencies is preparing ahead of time. We have a long list of things to work on at the city, and as residents this is one thing you can do. #avlgov #avltoday member.everbridge.net/45300308561189…

Code Purple in effect for Monday, 1/9/23.
National Weather Service predicts the temp will be 28° F.

Code Purple in effect for Jan 6.

1/10/23 Council Mtg Preview: 1. We’ll be opening the conversation on how to move forward from the water outage. 2. We’ll be interviewing, then appointing a person to fill the empty City School Board seat. As always input over email, social, and public comment welcome.

Water is fully restored! To all who were without water, I am deeply sorry for the hardships it caused. I am committed to learning as much as possible from this so we can be better prepared as weather emergencies from climate change increase.

Please follow the link below for the latest water outage update.

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Just posted a photo @ Asheville, North Carolina instagram.com/p/CmzInzTLKDC/…

‼️water outage update‼️
- Significant increase in homes and businesses with water restored -Interactive map now live. - latest press release linked in bio @ Asheville, North Carolina instagram.com/p/CmxmkhGrl9W/…