PURPOSE:  The Committee will work with City leadership and staff to implement the 2008 Affordable Housing Plan.  The specific functions will be:

  • To consider affordable housing policy issues and advise City leadership about those policies;
  • to develop concrete action steps to implement the highest priorities of the Affordable Housing Plan and to update that Plan as appropriate over time;
  • to advise City leadership and staff regarding affordable housing priorities for the investment of City-controlled funds.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS:  This meeting takes place from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM on the first Thursday of the month at City Hall, 70 Court Plaza,  in the First Floor Conference Room.

MEMBERSHIP:  The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee comprises no more than 13 members who the City Council appoints to represent the diverse viewpoints of community stakeholders on affordable housing. 

WHY WE WATCH:  The local government has demonstrated its desire to end homelessness and make affordable housing available – no matter what it will cost the taxpayers. 

We can work to influence this committee to HELP housing-challenged county residents instead of enabling them.

MEETING MINUTES:  Can be found at this link.  Scroll to the bottom of the committee’s web page to view meeting materials (Agendas, Presentations, Video recordings).

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: 

  • This meeting will be in-person and take place at City Hall, 70 Court Plaza,  in the First Floor Conference Room.  The meeting will not be streamed live, but it will be recorded, and the recording will be posted after the meeting. 
  • by Telephone @ 855-925-2801, Meeting code: 7663. Press 2 to leave a comment/message.
  • Livestream: 
    • Click on the provided link to watch live.  You will also see a list of previous meetings here. 
    • Click the Meeting Name (Date) you wish to view and click the “View Event Page” button. 

In addition to providing live public comments via the telephone option, you can also offer your comments before the meeting.

  • The committee must receive emailed comments by 5 PM the day before the meeting.  Citizens should send them AVLDRC@publicinput.com.
  • You can leave voicemail comments at 828-250-4844, then enter code 7663 by 5 PM the day before the meeting.

QUESTIONS:
Sasha Vrtunski, Affordable Housing Officer
svrtunski@ashevillenc.gov
828.259.5560 office