The Asheville Holiday Parade hosted by @avldowntown was a delight!

From hate crimes and legislation based in hate to the disproportionate outcomes in social determinants of health, transphobia in all its forms must be intentionally ended. This is what love requires. #TDoR #transdayofrememberance #transresilience

The resolution was not put on the City Council agenda last night. This pause is not a stop: "We will continue to move together. Seguiremos avanzando juntos."

From our educators: “Urgent: Email City Council Members and County Commissioners by tomorrow, 11.18, to urge them to pass a resolution to protect our schools and communities from ICE activity on school, city, or county property. We need policy to protect our communities!” - ACAE & BCAE

24/7 Community Hotline (en español en los comentarios…) To report possible ICE or Checkpoints, CIMA sends verifiers to confirm these reports. ➡️ Check the CIMA Facebook page for updates ☎️ Call hotline if what you see is not posted 1(888)839-2839

An homage to Andrea Clarke, with the opportunity to donate to Slay the Mic in her honor: amiworthen.com/2025/11/14/h...

Spread the word: Health Resources in Asheville & WNC Info and links here: kimroney4asheville.com/2025/11/heal... #health #healthshare #medicareforall #salud #Asheville

Losing Our Soul: Why Asheville’s Black Population Keeps Shrinking by #Asheville Watchdog 🗓️ Wed., Nov. 12th: 6:30-8pm 📍 Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center: 285 Livingston St ➡️ Free with registration: bit.ly/3WRBmnX #gentrification #displacement #urbanrenewal #redlining #Blackhistory

City manager hiring update: the process, who’s involved, and narrowing down candidates before current manager retires in December. This includes closed sessions, legal meetings of full Council allowed for personnel issues. #executivesearch #civics #civics101 #MondayMinute #Asheville

Share and save this post! The Continuum of Care has coordinated with @safeshelteravl for nightly shelter this winter, in addition to code purple during extreme temperatures. #homelessness #shelter #emergencyshelter #Asheville

Asheville votes in 2026, but cities across North Carolina are voting today by 7:30pm! Link to Mountain Xpress candidate questionnaires for: • Woodfin: mountainx.com/2025-electio... • Weaverville: mountainx.com/news/politic... #vote #localelections #localmatters #WNC

🧵 1/ People deserve stable #foodsystems and food sovereignty! While we mobilize emergency #food distribution during the SNAP funding pause, let’s also stay busy addressing the literal root causes of #foodinsecurity: #foodsystem #communitygarden #communitygardens #Asheville #MondayMinute

🧵 1/ Free Food in Asheville & Western North Carolina (en español abajo...) ☎️ Call to find local resources: 2-1-1 • Manna Foodbank Finder: mannafoodbank.org/wheretogethelp • Bounty & Soul Market Schedule: bountyandsoul.org #endhunger #food #foodsecurity #foodinsecurity #foodpantry #Asheville

🧵 1/ As the government shutdown continues, EBT/SNAP food benefits remain unfunded starting this Saturday, Nov. 1st. Here are some things we can do to respond at the neighborhood level: #food #foodsecurity #foodinsecurity #hunger #endhunger #SNAP #EBT #WNC #Asheville

I'm spinning records at Static Age record store tonight at 7pm! #supportlocal #communityradio #funddrive

Happy Diwali to all who celebrate! Wishing radiant peace, justice, and joy for you and your loved ones as you gather around the light.

Decision making for our state-maintained roads: ⚠️ NCDOT builds and maintains state roads 📝 The French Broad River MPO oversees regional budgets, plans, and priorities ➡️ There are 23 members of the MPO for Districts 13 & 14 Follow along: frenchbroadrivermpo.org #mondayminute #road #transportation

Know Your Rights / Conozca Sus Derechos #protest #knowyourrights #conozcasusderechos #nokings

#OpenStreets Mini-Grants are open! 💰 Grants cover city fees 🚸 Temporary street closures for events 🫶🏻 Supporting economic recovery post-Helene 🗓️ Apply at least 45 days before event ArtsAVL facilitating, info and application here: artsavl.org/esg #event #disasterrecovery #supportlocal #Asheville

🧵 1/ City Council will appoint four Helene recovery boards this Tuesday at the end of our regularly-scheduled meeting. This is the time for inclusion, not exclusion. Email: [email protected] #civics #civics101 #mondayminute #disasterrecovery #Asheville

The moon is so pretty over #Asheville tonight!

Council has just two months to hire the next City Manger. Check out the Council agenda briefing to watch a City Manager’s team in action: 🗓️ Thursday, Oct 9th: 11am 📍 Streaming and archived on the City’s YouTube ➡️ Each Thursday Council meetings #civics #citymanager #MondayMinute #asheville

Public transit is at the intersection of equitable access, economic mobility, and environmental stewardship. Your input on the survey is needed: www.ashevillenc.gov/projects/art... #transit #publictransit #ridethebus #Asheville

#MondayMinute Know Your Rights: Police Body Cam Footage Full info: www.ashevillenc.gov/service/requ... #knowyourrights #civics #civics101 #Asheville

As the call moves into practice: “We are unstoppable, another world is possible!” This gratitude reel goes out to my friends and neighbors who stepped up for rescue and recovery in the aftermath of Helene. #mutualaid #communitycare #communitysafety #hurricanehelene #Asheville #WNC #mountainstrong

This morning I’m thinking of what Pattie Gonia refers to in the intersectional work of economic justice and climate justice, of what Dan Savage noted during the AIDs epidemic: We mourn in the morning, we fight in the afternoon, we dance at night.

Remembering Helene and Healing Together in WNC: A Special Edition of the Community Connection & Care Calendar • Slide 2: @buncombecounty Listing of Helene Anniversary Events ➡️ A resourceful calendar of events at: www.buncombenc.gov #communitycalendar #mountainstrong #hurricanehelene

Last week, @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social, @tiffanycaban.bsky.social, @cmsandynurse.bsky.social, & @nyccomptroller.bsky.social were arrested protesting the conditions at 26 Federal Plaza. Immigrants have been detained there for weeks with no access to basic necessities. www.wired.com/story/ice-ma...

Shana Tova to friends & neighbors observing #RoshHashana. In solidarity and reflection, I share in: • Grieving with those who mourn; • Working towards healing & liberation; • Standing against violence & anti-semitism; • Praying for peace; and • Continuing to repair the world in the year ahead.

As we approach the anniversary of #hurricaneHelene, I'm grateful for how we showed up for each other! This week, I'll share ways we show up to: - Remember & heal together in community - Identify remaining gaps & advocacy efforts - Plug into recovery efforts in & beyond #Asheville #mondayminute

During the @onhaywood & @avlgreenworks cleanup, we cared for a bird who seemed to have flown into a window. While we looked up animal rescue, it drank water and flew away! ➡️ If you find an injured, wild animal, find a qualified rehabilitator: ncwrc.maps.arcgis.com

#Climatechange is an existential threat, and our neighbors including #SunriseMovement are demanding we treat it like the crisis it is—especially as we remember what we lost to #HurricaneHelene a year ago this month. #MondayMinute #economicjustice #climatejustice #Asheville

The City of Asheville is now serving ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᎹ water at Harrah’s Cherokee Civic Center! This means: • Supporting local, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian (ECBI)-owned business • Protecting local #water sources • #Plasticreduction of 40,000 bottles annually! Sourcing info on slide two. #waterislife

On Tuesday, the Helene After Action Report will be presented to Council. There isn’t public comment for this presentation, but anyone can sign up to speak during general public comment at the end of the Council meeting. #disasterresponse #hurricanehelene #Asheville #civic #civics101 #MondayMinute

A #LaborDay Monday Minute on why I’m running for mayor: I love our community! I believe we can take better care of each other and our mountain home, recover from Helene, and secure a hopeful future. Learn more, donate, and join the movement at: KimRoney4Asheville.com #civics #Asheville

Asheville has decriminalized personal mobility devices! Previously, personal e-scooters were illegal citywide while roller skates & skateboards were illegal Downtown. Wear a helmet, travel safe! #transportation #mobility #micromobility #multimodal #safestreets #wearahelmet #Asheville

This Tuesday at 5pm during our Council meeting, @safeshelteravl will be under public hearings with a request to change their temporary use permit to a permanent one. #homeless #homelessness #shelter #emergencyshelter #Asheville #MondayMinute

See something? Say something. En español abajo. From CiMA: “Share this information to help us continue keeping each other safe.” ☎️ 24/7 community reporting line (888)839-2839 En español: “Comparten esta información para seguir cuidándonos.” ☎️ Línea comunitaria 24/7 para reportar: (888)829-2839

Expanding the panhandling ordinance is on the City Council agenda for Tuesday, August 26th at 5pm. Check out the GAPavl call to action: gapavl.org/tag/panhandl... #poverty #panhandling #homelessness #actionalert #communitycare #civics #MondayMinute #Asheville

I-40 #detour alert from Asheville Fire Department: Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be full, overnight closures along I-26 West. It’s happening between Exit 37 and Interstate 40. The closure is scheduled to start both nights at 8 p.m. and end at 6 a.m. #traffic #trafficalert #WNC #Asheville

Yeah, I love a preview! Today’s Monday Minute is on accessing the Council’s draft, 8-week agenda. Found at the bottom of the Council agenda page, linked here: www.ashevillenc.gov/government/c... #civics #civics101 #cityhall #localgovernment #Asheville

Can you imagine our community having a real say in #neighborhood #infrastructure? I can! Learn along with me and share: www.participatorybudgeting.org/about-pb/ #civics #civics101 #MondayMinute #participatorybudgeting #participatorydemocracy #cityhall #citybudget #taxes #realchange #Asheville

Save the date! Rsvp here: www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2025-... @sanders.senate.gov in #Asheville

#Advisoryboards bring professional and lived experience to the decision-making table, host public engagement, and get into the nitty gritty of #Asheville’s budgets, plans, and policies. #civics #civics101 #disasterrecovery #civicengagement #publicengagement #openmeeting #MondayMinute

Part 2: Who’s in charge at Asheville City Hall? The role of City Manager What are some of the character and leadership traits valued by the community? What can public engagement look like as we hire the next city manager? #civics #civics101 #citymanager #publicservice #Asheville

🧵1/ Who’s in charge at Asheville #CityHall? What does accountability look like? In a Council-Manager form of government, Council is the elected board and the #CityManager is the executive hired by Council to run the daily operations of the City. #mondayminute #civics #civicengagement #Asheville

Supporting Marshall, Hot Springs, & Madison County after #HurricaneHelene: 🥗 Enjoy local restaurants 🖼️ Support local artists & makers 🎸 Catch a show at Zadie’s 💜 Be patient, tip well ✨ Volunteer w/ Marshall Nano Hub 👟 Hike with respect: carry your (dog poo too) waste out #WNC #mountainstrong

Spread the word: #Free, #familyfriendly activities this Summer in #Asheville! Check out the zoom pass info here: www.buncombenc.gov/315/ZOOM-Pass #free #familyfriendly #Summer #readingprogram #library #publicpark #publiclibrary #Asheville

🧵1/ Protecting against #gentrification can include: • Investing in repair and preservation • Securing #affordability • #Zoning protections • Partnerships with #neighborhoods and non-profits • Place-making, #culturalidentity, and historic designation • Families staying or being able to return

🧵1/ Today’s #MondayMinute is from the Civic Center, where advisory board chairs will meet today at noon to discuss… #civics #civics101 #advisoryboard #board #boardsandcommissions #commission #Asheville youtube.com/shorts/yYyTY...