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Buncombe County’s engagement portal is the home for outreach and listening efforts for projects shaping the future of our community. Here you will find project updates, homepages for boards and commissions, upcoming events, public feedback opportunities, and other information about ongoing projects.

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Systemwide Parks & Recreation Master Plan Final Survey

Buncombe County’s Systemwide Parks & Recreation Master Plan was well underway in the fall of 2024 when Tropical Storm Helene changed our landscape. As part of the County’s efforts to gather...

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Buncombe County Primary Election Early Voting Plan Survey

Feedback Needed on the 2026 Buncombe County Primary Election Early Voting Survey

Do you want to have a voice in how Early Voting works for the 2026 Primary Election? Take our five-question...

Feedback Needed on the 2026 Buncombe County Primary Election Early Voting Survey Do you want to have a voice in how Early Voting works for the 2026 Primary Election? Take our five-question survey so your voice can be heard. The Buncombe County Board of Elections will take feedback into consideration when determining the number of locations and weekend hours for Early Voting. The survey closes on Friday, Sep. 26 at 5 p.m. Staff is recommending the 10 early voting sites listed below. We also recommend that the Board approve weekend hours that would allow for only one shift to work per day instead of the two shifts that poll workers normally work on weekdays. This will ensure poll workers can rotate days and have time off during the two and half weeks we are open. Review the entire plan here. Proposed Sites: 1. Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711 2. East Asheville Library– 3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805 3. Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715 4. Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730 5. Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester 28748 6. North Asheville Location – TBD 7. South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803 8. Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787 9. Wesley Grant Southside Center (in lieu of BOE) – 285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801 10. West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806   Recommended Weekend Hours:   Recommend one shift on Saturday and/or Sunday.Recommended weekend hours of 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, five hours plus the additional time needed to complete opening and closing duties.Open Saturday – February 21Open Sunday – February 22   Hours of Operation Mandates: Mandatory weekday hours are still 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Last Saturday of early voting hours are still 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Must maintain uniform hours for all sites. If one site is open, then all one stop sites must be open for the same number of hours. This requirement applies to weekdays and weekends.   Early Voting Dates February 12 – 28, 2026 Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather, staff proposes that as part of the implementation plan, we will adhere to the following changes in the hours of operation: · If all of Buncombe County public offices and/or libraries close or operate on a delayed schedule due to inclement weather, each early voting site will follow Buncombe County’s directive. · The Director of the Board of Elections is responsible for communicating any delays or closings to personnel operating the early voting sites and notify the public as soon as possible upon receiving the information from Buncombe County. · In case of partial closures, the Board will be required to meet. · These changes in hours of operations follow Resolution 2024-01 that was approved by the Board on February 6, 2024.   What’s next? The Board of Elections will also hear preliminary review of the survey results and in-person feedback on the plan during the meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7. During the BOE meeting on Tues. Oct. 14 the board will review and vote on adoption of the plan. After that, Buncombe County will publicize the finalized Early Voting and General Election locations and hours on our website, through media partners, social media, and on the Board of Elections Engage page https://engage.buncombecounty.org/boardofelections.   Register to vote Are you registered for the 2026 Midterm Election? Not sure about your registration status? Find out here. If not, you can register and vote at any Early Voting location. For additional information about registering to vote or updating your registration, visit the Election Services website.

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Buncombe County Helene Recovery

As Buncombe County recovers from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, this site will provide timely updates on the work done to support our community in a number of key areas and offer a place for residents...

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Planning Board Meetings

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Home and Community Care Block Grant Advisory Committee Meetings (HCCBG)

The Home and Community Care Block Grant Advisory Committee makes grant recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding allocations of Home and Community Care Block Grant funding and County Aging Services funding. The Advisory Committee meets every 4th Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. on Zoom.HCCBG Advisory Committee serves as an advisory body to the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners made up of appointed community members who meet on a monthly basis to:Review funding applications and provide County Commissioners with funding recommendations for aging services;Review quarterly reports and monitoring reports regarding the delivery of services from the funded agencies;Consider and discuss new ways to improve/expand on aging services;Review aging plan and provide input; andAdvocate for aging services on the local, state, and national levels.

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Early Childhood Education and Development Committee Meetings

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Featured Surveys & Projects

Systemwide Parks & Recreation Master Plan Final Survey

Buncombe County’s Systemwide Parks & Recreation Master Plan was well underway in the fall of 2024 when Tropical Storm Helene changed our landscape. As part of the County’s efforts to gather...

recreation Survey

Buncombe County Primary Election Early Voting Plan Survey

Feedback Needed on the 2026 Buncombe County Primary Election Early Voting Survey

Do you want to have a voice in how Early Voting works for the 2026 Primary Election? Take our five-question...

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Buncombe County Helene Recovery

Swannanoa Small Area Plan

The Buncombe County 2043 Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2023 and identified the Swannanoa corridor as one of several areas of the county in need of more detailed planning. The devastating...

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Asheville City and Buncombe County School System Consolidation Feasibility Study

In September of 2023 the North Carolina General Assembly mandated that the Asheville City and Buncombe County school systems jointly study the feasibility of a merger. To date, Buncombe County Commissioners...

Community Strategic Plan 2030 Survey

In July 2019, Buncombe County began constructing its first five-year strategic plan. The County looks to build on that momentum with updated focus areas and goals for its next five-year strategic...

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Planning Board Meetings

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ARPA at Work: Broadband Expansion

Frontier Communications and Buncombe County Government have partnered to expand broadband fiber to nearly 1,000 unserved and underserved households from Woodfin to the Buncombe/Madison County line...

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Planning Board

The Planning Board is a legislative board that makes recommendations on land use ordinances to the County Commissioners. Over the past 2 years the Planning Board has helped steward the development...

Pursuing Affordable Housing on County-Owned Sites

Buncombe County is taking steps to convert underutilized County-owned properties into affordable housing. In March 2023, following the results of an initial evaluation of multiple properties, the Buncombe...

General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee

Buncombe County voters approved two bonds in the Nov. 8 general election for Open Space and Affordable Housing. The bonds will generate $30 million and $40 million respectively. With an eye toward...

Open Space Bond: Greenways, Conservation, and Recreation

In November 2022, Buncombe County voters had the opportunity to vote on the Open Space Bond, a funding project that would increase conservation of lands, construction of greenways, and development...

Opioid Settlement Fund

Buncombe County is set to receive over $30 million over a period of 18 years through the Opioid Litigation Settlement. Communities can use these dollars to help attain outcomes for residents through...

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Buncombe County Board Of Elections

The Buncombe County Board of Elections is responsible for conducting local elections, operating and preparing voting sites, maintaining voter registration lists, and handling many other aspects...

Woodfin Greenway and Blueway

The overall goal of the Woodfin Greenway and Blueway project is to provide pedestrian linkages between public recreation opportunities, schools, industries, and businesses along the French Broad River...

Community Health Improvement

The Health Promotions Team is surveying Buncombe County residents to help inform strategic planning for the upcoming Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The results of the survey will be used to...

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Affordable Housing Committee Meetings

The meetings take place on the first Tuesday of each month from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Make sure to visit this page to see if any special meetings occur, times change, or for meeting cancelations. Meetings take place at 30 Valley Street. To watch meetings on-line, participate in virtual public comment, register to attend a live meeting, or view past meeting videos and archives, click the meeting dates below.

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Agricultural Advisory Board Meetings

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Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Board Meetings

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Audit Committee Meetings

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Bond Oversight Committee Meetings

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Buncombe County Board of Elections Meetings

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Early Childhood Education and Development Committee Meetings

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Environmental & Energy Stewardship Subcommittee Meetings

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Health and Human Services Board Meetings

The Health and Human Services Board meets the 4th Friday of each month at 12:30 p.m. except for November and December when the meetings will be held on the 3rd Friday. To watch meetings on-line, register to attend a live meeting, or view past meeting videos and archives, click the meeting dates below.

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Home and Community Care Block Grant Advisory Committee Meetings (HCCBG)

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Justice Resource Advisory Council (JRAC) Meetings

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Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Meetings

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Land Conservation Advisory Committee Meetings

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Library Advisory Board Meetings

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Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Advisory Board Meetings

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Passive Recreation Lands Subcommittee Meetings

To watch meetings on-line or view past meeting videos and archives, click the meeting dates below. At their Sep. 17 meeting , the Passive Recreation Lands Subcommittee decided to pause their meetings for the next few months and will likely reconvene in Spring 2025.

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Planning Board Meetings

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School Capital Fund Commission Meetings

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Strategic Partnership Grants Committee Meetings

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Systemwide Parks & Recreation Master Plan Final Survey

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Featured Boards & Committees

Planning Board Meetings

Home and Community Care Block Grant Advisory Committee Meetings (HCCBG)

Early Childhood Education and Development Committee Meetings

Systemwide Parks & Recreation Master Plan Final Survey

Buncombe County Primary Election Early Voting Plan Survey

Buncombe County Helene Recovery

Swannanoa Small Area Plan

Asheville City and Buncombe County School System Consolidation Feasibility Study

Community Strategic Plan 2030 Survey

Planning Board Meetings

ARPA at Work: Broadband Expansion

Planning Board

Pursuing Affordable Housing on County-Owned Sites

General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee

Open Space Bond: Greenways, Conservation, and Recreation

Opioid Settlement Fund

Buncombe County Board Of Elections

Woodfin Greenway and Blueway

Community Health Improvement

Affordable Housing Committee Meetings

Agricultural Advisory Board Meetings

Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Board Meetings

Audit Committee Meetings

Bond Oversight Committee Meetings

Buncombe County Board of Elections Meetings

Early Childhood Education and Development Committee Meetings

Environmental & Energy Stewardship Subcommittee Meetings

Health and Human Services Board Meetings

Home and Community Care Block Grant Advisory Committee Meetings (HCCBG)

Justice Resource Advisory Council (JRAC) Meetings

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Meetings

Land Conservation Advisory Committee Meetings

Library Advisory Board Meetings

Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Advisory Board Meetings

Passive Recreation Lands Subcommittee Meetings

Planning Board Meetings

School Capital Fund Commission Meetings

Strategic Partnership Grants Committee Meetings