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BY THE RECORDASHEVILLE
Photo: Campaign website

Keith Young

Candidate

Earlier
Asheville City Council, Dec. 2015 to Dec. 2020

On the Nov. 3 ballot

Running for Asheville City Council (three seats) (challenger), general election November 3, 2026.

In their words

Exactly as published, with the source. Statements are not results.

  • “My top policy change is to legalize more “missing middle” housing citywide by right, garage apartments, duplexes, triplexes, and small four unit buildings, when they meet clear objective standards.”

    Questionnaire answer, Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR)Undated page, retrieved Oct 16, 2026

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  • “Yes, ONLY if the data shows the fastest way to keep the most families housed is filling documented insurance and FEMA gaps through ReNew NC.”

    Questionnaire answer, Get There Asheville (Asheville on Bikes, MountainTrue, Strong Towns Asheville)Undated page, retrieved Oct 16, 2026

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  • “Homelessness requires housing, health care and accountability together. I will align outreach, shelter and behavioral health so people move into stable housing, tracked by placements and retention.”

    Questionnaire answer, Mountain Xpress (via Internet Archive snapshot 2026-02-11)2026 primary campaignFeb 5, 2026

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Service record

Not in this office now, so there are no votes to show here.

What this office controls

City Council decides local land use through zoning, funds city programs through the budget, and directs the city administration under the council-manager form of government. It does not set state law or state taxes.