# Board of Commissioners Meeting

**Body:** Buncombe County Government — Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
**Date:** July 21, 2026 5:00 PM EDT (2026-07-21T17:00:00-04:00)
**Location:** Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, 200 College St, Asheville, NC, 28801

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2827

## Summary

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will meet on July 21st, with a packed agenda centered around healthcare improvements, school upgrades, and citizen involvement. A significant portion of the meeting will involve approving routine items like contracts for emergency services, school construction, and tax collection reports. The Board will also consider a $282,104 grant to expand the EMS Community Paramedicine Program, which will involve hiring a mental health clinician and training existing staff.

Several key decisions are expected, including final votes on the Buncombe County Air Quality Code and a plan for revitalizing commercial districts. The Board will also be making appointments to various advisory boards, ensuring citizen voices are heard on issues like affordable housing, economic development, and education. Finally, a proposed change to the ordinance regarding street names and addresses will be voted on after a public hearing.

Residents interested in local healthcare, school improvements, or having a voice in county decisions are encouraged to attend the meeting or watch online. Information on all agenda items, including grant details and committee roles, is available for review prior to the meeting.

## Votes

- Commissioner Horton made the motion to approve the resolution and authorize staff to submit proposed applications for the Commercial District Revitalization CDBG-DR Helene Recovery grant program. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wells and approved unanimously. — Passed, 5-0
- Tourism Development Authority - Commissioner Ball motion to appoint Dexter Hazel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wells and carried unanimously. — Passed, 5-0
- Commissioner Wells made a motion to amend consent item 3 to add Commissioner Wells and Commissioner Horton as voting delegates for the District 16 Caucus, in addition to the NCACC conference. Commissioner Sloan seconded the motion, and it was carried unanimously. — Passed, 5-0
- Commissioner Horton made a motion to accept the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sloand and carried unanimously. — Passed, 5-0
- Commissioner Wells made the motion to adopt the Buncombe County Air Quality Code to be effective on July 24, 2026. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ball and carried unanimously. — Passed, 5-0
- Commissioner Sloan made the motion to approve the proposed text amendment as it is consistent with the Buncombe County 2043 Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Wells seconded the motion, and it was carried unanimously. — Passed, 5-0
- Commissioner Wells thanked staff for these continued efforts and made the motion to approve the budget amendment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sloan and carried unanimously. — Passed, 5-0
- Commissioner Wells made the motion to approve the budget amendment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sloan and carried unanimously. — Passed, 5-0
- Commissioner Horton made the motion to approve the budget amendment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wells and carried unanimously. — Passed, 5-0
- Commissioner Sloan made the motion to approve the budget amendment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wells and carried unanimously. — Passed, 5-0
- Affordable Housing Subcommittee - Commissioner Sloan motioned to reappoint Meaghan Austin. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ball and carried unanimously. — Passed, 5-0
- General Obligation Bonds Oversight Committee - Commissioner Wells motioned to appoint Scott Dickens. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sloan and carried unanimously. — Passed, 5-0
- Commissioner Horton motioned to appoint Maia Sloan, Karen Lauffer, Mara Davis, and Stephanie Jones. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ball and carried unanimously. — Passed, 4-0
- Economic Development Coalition - Commissioner Horton motioned to appoint Ben Colvin. Commissioner Sloan seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. — Passed, 5-0
- Library Advisory Board - Commissioner Horton motion to appoint Artie Miller. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wells and carried unanimously. — Passed, 5-0
- Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee - Commissioner Ball motioned to appoint Mike Sule. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Horton and carried unanimously. — Passed, 5-0

## Documents

- [agenda_packet_2026-07-21.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2827?document=10892)
- [agenda_2026-07-21.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2827?document=10891)
- [agenda_packet_2026-07-21.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2827?document=11191)
- [minutes_2026-07-21.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2827?document=11859)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://buncombeconc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/3623)