To repair and rebuild homes of low-income homeowners who’s homes were damaged during Hurricane Helene, we’re moving from $3-million to $22-million. It’s still not enough, but here’s what is required to move the funds: #disasterrecovery #hurricanehelene #Asheville #MondayMinute

Expect long wait times for public comments tonight, Asheville City Council has a packed agenda: 🗓️ Tuesday, May 12th: 5pm at City Hall ➡️ Sign up to speak in the 2nd floor lobby then find a seat and wait for your name to be called 💦 Water fountains and bathrooms on each floor #cityhall #citybudget

In this Monday Minute, I’m hoping to answer some valid, firey questions about why the golf course is getting fixed faster than people’s homes post-Helene… #disasterrecovery #hurricanehelene #civics101 #mondayminute #asheville

The people of Asheville have important questions about the City’s use of AI-fueled, for-profit surveillance systems. City Hall flew in sales reps. Community is organizing a town hall: 📣 “Monday, May 11 @ 6 PM — Virtual Town Hall 🔗 tinyurl.com/mr3z94d6 📍 Tuesday, May 12 @ 5 PM — City Council votes

Sharing is caring! Join me in putting some non-perishables out for your mail carrier tonight in support of their food drive: Saturday, May 9th #fooddrive #lettercarriers #unionstrong

Spread the word: 3 codes needed for small businesses to apply for Helene recovery funds. Flier with form here: drive.google.com/file/d/1tzcD... Shout out to Disco at Potential New Boyfriend for bringing this to attention at the Heart of West Asheville meeting and inspiring this #MondayMinute!

In #MayDay solidarity with educators rallying in Raleigh demanding better wages and school funding, I joined workers and labor unions in taking action across Asheville, then wrapped May Day at the Asheville Fire Department Recognition Banquet. #mayday #organize #workers #unionstrong

Council is working to address gaps in #Helenerecovery funding for #homerepairs. If someone you know has an experience falling through the cracks that can add to understanding as Council weighs recommendations, email the full Council: [email protected] #MondayMinute #Asheville

City staff have suggested alternative funding for events: sales tax revenue related to the Downtown improvement district. This includes the Holiday Parade, Fourth of July, and grants for festivals like Goombay, Shindig on the Green, and Pride. #MondayMinute #civics101 #artandculture #Asheville

Federal funding through Congressman Edwards’s office to fund synchronized, AI-fueled surveillance tech is on the Council consent agenda Tuesday at 5pm. Why? Because APD and our former city manager repeatedly requested it. #Flock #surviellancetech #Asheville #MondayMinute

Thanks to the friends & neighbors who contributed to my collaborative #legislativeagenda! I typically publish before Council’s retreat to set strategic priorities for our budgets, plans, & policies for the year. The City decided not to hold a retreat this year. #collaborativegovernance #Asheville

Did some Costco research this weekend.

Easter Blessings to all who celebrate! May we be anointed to bring good news to the poor, to proclaim release to those in captivity, to recover healing for all, to free the human family from oppression, to proclaim a year of favor.

“The Transgender Caucus of the NCDP enthusiastically announces our endorsement of City Council person Kim Roney for Asheville mayor.” – Gabe Haaland, Caucus member of @transcaucusncdp #endorsed #LGBTQIA2S+ #beboutitbeingbetter #kimroneyforasheville #kimroneyformayor

April is the start of tailgate market season! Support our local farmers, makers, and food system. Graphics here from ASAP have the full list in Asheville and beyond! #shoplocal #foodsystems #supportlocalfarmers #tailgatemarket #Asheville

🧵 1/ How to appeal your property tax assessment (En español abajo…) 🗓️ Deadline: April 6th or 30-days from notice 📍 taxappeal.buncombenc.gov #taxassessment #propertytax #Asheville #Buncombe

Recently in #Asheville, flowers and hope are blooming! 🎸 “Neighbors” by Andrew Scotchie

🧵 1/ Help make Kim Roney for Mayor signs with repurposed materials! 1. Got scrap paint in shades of white, purple, or teal? Drop off during campaign kickoff this Sunday, March 22nd between 2-5pm. We’ll have another drop location soon. #repurposed #reduceplastic #wastereduction #BeBoutitBeingBetter

🧵 1/ Deeply-affordable housing approved! (En español #3 y abajo...) At the March 10th meeting, Council approved conditional zoning for Apex on Hazel Mill, a LIHTEC development. #affordability #affordablehousing #deeplyaffordable #Asheville

We need fair electricity rates & accountability for investment in a stable system of renewable energy, not billions in profit and an outdated system that makes our air toxic and storms more deadly. Join us: 🗓️ March 17th 6PM - Assemble 7pm - NCUC Hearing 📍 Buncombe County Courthouse 60 Court Plaza

Affordability includes accountability for everyone paying their fair share of utilities, not having residents and small businesses subsidizing largest water accounts and AI centers across NC. #mondayminute #affordability #utilities #Asheville

Need help addressing the tax assessment you just got in the mail? Buncombe Property Tax Appeal Clinic Schedule: • Sandy Mush Community Center March 17th: 6-7:30pm • Black Mountain Library March 18th: 5-7pm • Big Ivy Community Center March 19th: 4-7pm • Enka-Candler Library March 25th: 3-6pm

New website! Check out KimRoney4Asheville.com to help me test out: • Donate link • Volunteer links • New design (new content drops soon!) Thanks to #livingwage certified @prcapplications for getting us up and running so smoothly! #supportlocal #KimRoneyforAsheville #KimRoneyforMayor #Asheville

TODAY is Primary Election Day: Tuesday, March 3rd 📸 Bring your ID: license, school, state-issued, military, and if you’re 65+ your ID can be expired 🗳️ Hours: Be in line by 7:30pm 📍 Find your polling place: vt.ncsbe.gov/reglkup/ #vote #votar #election #Asheville

If you’re a transit rider, want to ride but the system doesn’t work for you yet, or just support public transit, consider joining Better Buses Together! ➡️ www.justeconomicswnc.org/issues/trans... #transit #publictransit #betterbusestogether #affordability #Asheville

Early voting: Last Saturday 2/28: 8 AM to 3 PM 📍 Vote at any convenient location during early voting. Locations here: www.buncombenc.gov/DocumentCent... Need help? ➡️ buncombenc.gov/vote (828) 250-4200 #vote #earlyvoting #getoutthevote #Asheville #Buncombe

It’s budget season! I invite neighbors to participate in my Collaborative Legislative Agenda. This survey informs my work as an Asheville City Councilmember and is a way to share the work with me. ➡️ Deadline: Saturday, March 1st: forms.gle/wc3omWNs5xiY... We’re in this together! #MountainStrong

First Public Budget Hearing: 🗓️ Tuesday, Feb. 24th: 5pm 📍 Asheville City Hall ➡️ Sign up to speak when you get to 2nd floor, then join us in Council chambers or overflow room until your name is called. #civics #civics101 #MondayMinute #Asheville

The City of Asheville received the bad news that Costco is withdrawing their zoning application for the Enka-Candler site. Our community wants a Costco and I’ll keep working on it until we get them here. #economicdevelopment #jobs #Asheville

From organizers: “Nurses who speak up for safe patient care are being targeted and suspended at Mission Hospital! “Please join the nurses and our community in protest:” 🗓️ Thursday, February 19th: 330pm 📍 The corner of Hospital Drive & Biltmore Ave #solidarity #peopleoverprofit

Ramadan Kareem to friends & neighbors observing. May your path towards grace and peace be brightly lit. #ramadankareem #ramadanmubarak

What if a developer can’t meet the tree requirement? The tree payment-in-lieu, or fee-in-lieu as it’s commonly known, is an option for when developers can’t meet the infrastructure requirements for #treecanopy preservation and planting. #tree #treecanopy #urbanforest #Asheville

Asheville Mardi Gras is rain or shine! 🗓️ TODAY/Sunday, February 15th: 3:05pm ⚠️ Streets along the parade route will be closed at 12pm ➡️ Roads reopen after cleanup, around 6:00 p.m. Laissez les bons temps rouler - Let the good times roll! #mardigras #bontemps #Asheville

The next Buncombe County District Attorney will be elected March 3rd. Let’s look at the role and identify the candidates: #districtattorney #legalststem #justice #buncombe #asheville

On Early Voting: 🪪 Bring your ID or get a free one at the Board of Elections: 35 Woodfin St. 🗓️ Thursday, Feb. 12th through 3pm on Saturday, Feb. 28th 📍 Early vote at any convenient location in the county you’re registered in #vote #getoutthevote #voterregistration

Studies show #passengerrail is good for the economy, the environment, traffic reduction, land use, and workers & their families! • Slide 1: We’ve been working on the railroad, and it’s making national headlines! www.progressiverailroading.com/passenger_ra... #train #Asheville #WNC

Warming temps will help workers clear roads, but if you’re curious about the priority list, use the mapping tool: ➡️ www.ashevillenc.gov/service/find... Take care as melting and pooling can lead to overnight ice formation! #winterweather #snowplow #Asheville

#MondayMinute: Helene Recovery Boards Want to follow along as they get into the nitty gritty? Meetings are streamed and archived on the City’s youtube, and you can review meeting materials on the city’s website at: publicinput.com/helenerecove... #disasterrecovery #hurricanehelene #Asheville

What is 4th amendment workplace policy and how can it help protect communities during domestic deployment of armed federal agents including ICE? #knowyourrights #4thamendment #communitysafety #Asheville

“Liam & his dad did enter the U.S. at a port of entry to seek asylum. So they did everything right when they came in. They were just trying to secure safety [from] persecution for their family from their home country.” - Marc Prokosch, lawyer for Ramos Family www.democracynow.org/2026/1/23/he...

Winter storm updates: Saturday, Jan. 24th - Water & Parking Sign up for AVL Alerts: www.ashevillenc.gov/service/sign... The Buncombe alert system is in transition, so we’re partnering to get info out with City alert system. #winterstorm #stateofemergency #communitysafety #communitycare #Asheville

🧵1/ From Buncombe County Government: “Starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, Buncombe County will open three shelters in coordination with the Red Cross. Once open, shelters are available 24/7. (En español abajo…) #winterstorm #emergency #emergencyshelter #Asheville

Thanks to Ms. Williams, Ms. Barrett, and AHS 10th-grade #civics students for the invite to hear presentations on: 🌳 #ClimateJustice & Resiliency 🏘️ #Housing & #Affordability 🏥 #Healthcare ⚖️ Justice & #Safety 🤖 Environmental & Social Impact of AI ❤️ #TeacherPay & School Culture

Transforming Grief into Action Renee Nicole Good was a 37-year old mother and poet fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday. I mourn Renee as she joins Silverio Villegas González, Keith Porter, and a growing list of people killed through state-sanctioned violence by ICE.

A cause for celebration! Thanks to partnership with NCDOT and the French Broad River MPO, a much-needed bike & pedestrian bridge is coming to the Craven Street crossing of the French Broad River. #infrastructure #multimodal #greenway #safestreets #Asheville

What do you want to hear on #MondayMinute in 2026? 📝 Email your Monday Minute ideas to my office: [email protected] ➡️ Send links and resources that might add to the convo We’re in this together, #MountainStrong #civics101 #Asheville #kimroneyforasheville

Happy New Year, Friends & Neighbors! May we continue to grow from a place rooted in love. • ¡Feliz Año Nuevo, Amigos y Vecinos! Que sigamos creciendo desde un lugar arraigado en el amor. #happynewyear #felizañonuevo #2026 #KimRoneyforAsheville

Youth Mental Health Conference with UMOJA, YMI, and Hope 4 the Future 🗓️ Tuesday, Dec. 30th: 12-10pm 📍 YMI: 39 S. Market St ➡️ Kids free. Adults $20. • 12pm: Registration & Pizza Party • 1-5pm: Workshops, panels, and group activities • 5:30-6:30pm: Dinner and performance by SINO • 7-10pm: Teen Party

Mayor Monday Minute part 5, the Economic Development Coalition. Asheville deserves leadership committed to our values at the table and behind the scenes during economic development decisions, and enough Council support to get the job done. #mondayminute #civics #economicdevelopment #Asheville

Wishes for a blessed and fruitful Kwanzaa to all who celebrate! • #kwanzaa #celebrate #umoja #unity #Asheville