September 22, 2026Asheville City Council
What it does
Joins the county's General Assistance Program.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- Why it matters: This moves the city's contribution into a county-run assistance program that can pay housing bills directly for households in poverty.
Official title: Join the county's General Assistance Program
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Turner and carried unanimously.
What was voted on
execute an interlocal agreement with Buncombe County to administer the General Assistance Program, with the city contributing $75,000 (county: $290,000) from FY27. The program gives households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level grants up to $500 toward bills such as housing or utilities. Adopted as part of the consent agenda, moved by Councilwoman Roney, seconded by Councilwoman Turner. Councilwoman Ullman was recorded absent.
Open the minutesResolution No. 26-193