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SUMMARY:Justice Resource Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:The Justice Resource Advisory Council (JRAC) is a collaborative initiative with leadership from Buncombe County and representatives from the criminal justice and court system focusing on systemic planning and coordination for crucial needs in the criminal justice system. \nThe purpose of the JRAC is to serve as an advisory body to the policymakers\, judiciary\, and stakeholder groups of the criminal justice system in Buncombe County. The JRAC examines potential improvements to the system\, sets priorities\, makes recommendations\, and guides their implementation. They utilize evidence-based methods to identify goals and priorities\, develop solutions\, and measure results to ensure policies and programs are cost-effective\, efficient and produce maximum outcomes for the community. \nTop Priorities\n\nJail Population Reduction\nDiverting Individuals with Mental Illness and Substance Abuse into treatment\nIncreasing court efficiency\nData Integration\nCommunity Engagement\nAddressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities\nJuvenile Justice\nRe-entry Support\n\nWe find no mention of justice for victims of criminal behavior in their list of priorities…. \n  \nVisit their website for more information \nLike this:Like Loading...
URL:https://firsttuescons.com/event/justice-resource-advisory-council/
LOCATION:Buncombe County Administration Building\, 200 College Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Committees/Boards,Law Enforcement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T200000
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SUMMARY:Community Reparations Commission - Rescheduled from Jan 16 to avoid MLK Day
DESCRIPTION:Please check their website for updates.  The website provides notice that the next meeting will be held on January 9 (instead of January 16).  Whether at Harrah’s or Buncombe County Administration building is not clear. \nRefer to the planning document that was presented at their August 15 meeting. \nThe task of the Reparations Commission is to issue a report in a timely manner for consideration by the City and other participating community groups for incorporation into their respective short-term and long-term priorities and plans. \nMeetings will be held on the third Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Harrah’s Cherokee Center Banquet Hall\, unless otherwise noticed. \nMembers of the public are welcome to attend. \nVisit their webpage for meeting materials and recordings.  Additional information is available at the city’s publicinput.com website. \n  \nLike this:Like Loading...
URL:https://firsttuescons.com/event/community-reparations-commission/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Banquet Hall\, 87 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizens Committees
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda Mills%2C Director of the Equity and Inclusion Office":MAILTO:bmills@ashevillenc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T193000
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CREATED:20221228T212809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T052143Z
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SUMMARY:Buncombe 2043 Steering Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Buncombe County Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.  These folks will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners that are intended to shape the future of Buncombe County for the next 20 years. \nThey appear to have returned to in-person meetings at the Buncombe County Administration Building’s 1st-floor conference room. \nClick here for meeting information and remote participation instructions. \nVisit the Comprehensive Plan Website \nVisit the Steering Committee Archives for information on past and future meetings. \nLike this:Like Loading...
URL:https://firsttuescons.com/event/buncombe-2043-steering-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Buncombe County Administration Building\, 200 College Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizens Committees
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buncombe County Commissioners":MAILTO:Brownie W. Newman
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T160000
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SUMMARY:Buncombe County Board of Adjustment
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be held in person (only) in the Commissioners Chambers (Room 324) of the County Administration Building. \nLearn about new development projects that are being considered. \nThis Board interprets zoning maps\, hears and decides appeals from any order or decision of the Zoning Administrator; grants Conditional Use Permits and Planned Unit Development Permits; authorizes variances in the zoning requirements\, junkyard and off-premise sign ordinances. \nMeetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month. \nAgenda and Participation Instructions \nLike this:Like Loading...
URL:https://firsttuescons.com/event/bunco-board-of-adjustment/
LOCATION:Buncombe County Administration Building\, 200 College Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizens Committees
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buncombe County Commissioners":MAILTO:Brownie W. Newman
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T190000
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CREATED:20221216T194255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230102T213446Z
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SUMMARY:Buncombe County Board of Education - Rescheduled from Jan. 5
DESCRIPTION:Regular Board meetings are usually scheduled for the first Thursday of each month\, but meeting dates are subject to change. Meetings begin with a closed session that typically starts at 4:00 p.m.\, and the general session begins at 5:30 p.m. \nMembers of the public wishing to speak will need to come to Entrance “B.” Doors will open at 4:45 p.m.\, and speakers must be signed in no later than 5:15 p.m. to complete entrance screening procedures. They ask that bags or water bottles not be brought into the building to expedite safety screenings. \nVisit this page to View the Current Public Board Agenda. \n\nFor information\, please contact:\nStacia Harris\, Communications Director\nBuncombe County Public Schools\n175 Bingham Road\, Asheville\, NC  28806\nstacia.harris@bcsemail.org\nOffice:  828.255.5997\nCell:  828.242.4409\n\nMore Information \nLike this:Like Loading...
URL:https://firsttuescons.com/event/bunco-board-of-education-meeting/
LOCATION:Minitorium\, Buncombe Schools Central Office\, 175 Bingham Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education System,Government Committees/Boards,Municipal Meetings
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SUMMARY:Buncumbe County Affordable Housing Committee Mtg
DESCRIPTION:The meetings take place on the first Tuesday of each month from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Make sure to visit the committee’s Engage Buncombe web page to see if any special meetings have been called\, meeting time changes\, or meeting cancelations. \nWHERE: Meetings take place at 30 Valley Street. \nHOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE: When the meeting begins\, it will appear on the committee’s Engage Buncombe web page . \nClick on the date of the meeting you want to attend. \nThe comment feature will be active there\, and you can provide information to the board through the comment section or through voice mail. \nIf you have any questions about this meeting\, please contact Jake Ekberg\, Community Development Division\, at 250-4834. \n\nCitizens can make 3-minute comments\, but we are not invited to participate in the committee’s business actively.  THIS IS A COMMITTEE OF ONLY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS and County Staff.\nScroll to the bottom of the Committee’s web page to view meeting materials.\n\nPublic Comment\n*** Public comment will be taken in person and via electronic means. Public comment can be provided in\nadvance of the meeting. The following criteria for comment will apply to public comments submitted\nbefore the meeting: (1) any public comment must be sent between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.\nthe day before an Affordable Housing Committee Meeting to william.high@buncombecounty.org or\nby leaving a message at (828) 250-4844; and (2) must be no more than 350 words. \nAre the programs in the best interests of the community?  Or are they only in the best interest of the activists and non-profits?  We don’t know\, because we do not have a team member that is able to study this group.  Can you help? \nLike this:Like Loading...
URL:https://firsttuescons.com/event/bunco-affordable-housing-committee/
LOCATION:Buncombe County Permits & Inspections Office – Meeting Room\, 30 Valley St\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Committees/Boards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buncombe County Commissioners":MAILTO:Brownie W. Newman
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T193000
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SUMMARY:Buncombe County Commissioners Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Commissioners meet at 5:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 200 College Street\, Suite 326 in downtown Asheville. \nOnline access instructions and the meeting agenda packet can be accessed here.  The agenda packet is generally available by 5:00 PM on the Wednesday preceding the meeting. \nMeetings are televised and can be seen online and on the County Government Channel 192. \nThe Board will hear general public comments during the designated public comment period. \n200 College Street\nRoom 326\nDowntown Asheville \n  \n  \nLike this:Like Loading...
URL:https://firsttuescons.com/event/buncombe-county-commissioners-meeting1/
LOCATION:Buncombe County Administration Building\, 200 College Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Committees/Boards,Political
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buncombe County Commissioners":MAILTO:Brownie W. Newman
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T094500
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SUMMARY:BUZZ Breakfast Series Panel Discussion - Building Bridges: What is Already Being Done & How Can You Help?
DESCRIPTION:The BUZZ Breakfast Series is holding a panel discussion on Building Bridges: What is Already Being Done & How Can You Help?\nHosted by Leadership Asheville and UNC Asheville\nThe moderator for the series is John Boyle\, reporter and columnist with Asheville Watchdog\n7:45 AM – Doors Open\n8:00 – 8:30 AM -Breakfast and Networking\n8:30 – 9:45 AM – Program\nFor tickets ($25) Call: 828/255-7102\nHosted by Leadership Asheville and UNC Asheville \nLike this:Like Loading...
URL:https://firsttuescons.com/event/buzz-breakfast-series-panel-discussion-buildingbridges/
LOCATION:Crown Plaza Expo Center\, 1 Resort Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Committees/Boards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leadership Asheville":MAILTO:leadershipasheville@unca.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T193000
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SUMMARY:Buncombe County Commissioners Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Commissioners meet at 5:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 200 College Street\, Suite 326 in downtown Asheville. \nThe meeting agenda packet and remote participant instructions can be accessed here by noon on Wednesday prior to a regular meeting. (Scroll down to the “Current Agenda & Minutes” section of the page)\nMeetings are televised and can be seen online and on the County Government Channel 192.\nThe Board will hear general public comments at the end of the meeting during the designated public comment period. \n200 College Street\nRoom 326\nDowntown Asheville \nAGENDA \nLike this:Like Loading...
URL:https://firsttuescons.com/event/buncombe-county-commissioners-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Buncombe County Administration Building\, 200 College Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Committees/Boards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T193000
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CREATED:20230820T132922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T142624Z
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SUMMARY:Asheville City Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next formal meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held on Tuesday\, August 22\, 2023 – beginning at 5:00 p.m.\nCity Council meetings are held in the Council Chamber\, located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall.\n(click below for a map)\nThe AGENDA webpage displays the meeting agenda\, documents\, and participant instructions. \nPersons wishing to speak live at the meeting will be required to attend in person and sign up at the door. \nThe public can communicate with the Council by emailing them directly at any time – ashevillenccouncil@ashevillenc.gov. \nPLEASE CONTACT CITY CLERK MAGGIE BURLESON AT MBURLESON@ASHEVILLENC.GOV IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. \nLike this:Like Loading...
URL:https://firsttuescons.com/event/ashevillecitycouncil2/
LOCATION:Council Chamber – 2nd Floor of City Hall\, 70 Court Plaza\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Municipal Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mayor Esther Manheimer":MAILTO:esthermanheimer@avlcouncil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T163000
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CREATED:20230801T213137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T185609Z
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SUMMARY:HCCBG (Home\, Community Care Block Grant) Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:The HCCBG Advisory Committee serves as an advisory body to the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners made up of appointed community members who meet monthly to: \n\nReview funding applications and provide County Commissioners with funding recommendations for aging services;\nReview quarterly reports and monitoring reports regarding the delivery of services from the funded agencies;\nConsider and discuss new ways to improve/expand aging services;\nReview the aging plan and provide input; and\nAdvocate for aging services on the local\, state\, and national levels.\n\nFor additional information regarding the Home and Community Care Block Grant\, please review the manual here: http://www.landofsky.org/pdf/Aging/HCCBG_Orientation_Manual_FY2020.pdf \nMeetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month @3:30 PM \nhttps://engage.buncombecounty.org/B11763 \nLike this:Like Loading...
URL:https://firsttuescons.com/event/hccbg-adv-comm/
LOCATION:REMOTE – Video-conference only
CATEGORIES:Citizens Committees
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