Sage Turner

Council Member, City Council Worksession on Policy, Finance and InfrastructureMember, Planning, Economic Development and Environment CommitteeMember, Housing and Community Development CommitteeCouncilwoman, City CouncilCouncilmember Vot..., Audit CommitteeCouncilmember Vot..., Downtown Commission

Roles

Current

Council Member · City Council Worksession on Policy, Finance and Infrastructure · City of Asheville2025-06-10 – present
Member · Planning, Economic Development and Environment Committee · City of Asheville2025-05-20 – present
Member · Housing and Community Development Committee · City of Asheville2024-07-11 – present
Councilwoman · City Council · City of Asheville2022-12-06 – present
Councilmember Vot... (Councilmember Seat 1) · Audit Committee · City of Asheville2021-05-01 – present
Councilmember Vot... (Councilmember Seat 1) · Downtown Commission · City of Asheville2020-12-31 – present

Past

Councilmember Vot... (Councilmember Seat 1) · Asheville Buncombe Riverfront Commission · City of Asheville2021-01-01 – 2024-03-12

Attendance

Meetings attended as a member. The rate counts only meetings with an official roll call, because that is the only record of an absence. Attendance data is still being improved and may be incomplete.

Attendance rate: 91%
Attended: 141
Absent: 8
Excused: 0

Attended 85 of 93 meetings with an official roll call.

Seen present at 56 other meetings through votes, agendas, video or transcripts. Those can't show an absence, so they aren't counted in the rate.

Recent meetings

City Council Meeting (In-Person) (Oct 13, 2026) · Oct 13, 2026 · from AgendaPresent
City Council Agenda Briefing (Virtual) (Oct 8, 2026) · Oct 8, 2026 · from TranscriptPresent
Special Meeting: City Council Work Session (In-Person) (Sep 24, 2026) · Sep 24, 2026 · from TranscriptPresent
City Council Meeting (Sep 22, 2026) · Sep 22, 2026Present
City Council Agenda Briefing (Virtual) (Sep 17, 2026) · Sep 17, 2026 · from TranscriptPresent
City Council Meeting (In-Person) (Sep 8, 2026) · Sep 8, 2026Present
City Council Agenda Briefing (Virtual) (Sep 3, 2026) · Sep 3, 2026 · from TranscriptPresent
City Council Meeting (Aug 25, 2026) · Aug 25, 2026Present
City Council Agenda Briefing (In-Person) (Aug 20, 2026) · Aug 20, 2026 · from TranscriptPresent
City Council Meeting (Jul 28, 2026) · Jul 28, 2026Present

Voting record

Individual votes extracted from meeting minutes. When the minutes record a unanimous or majority vote without naming everyone, each member who was present is counted. Vote data is still being improved and may be incomplete.

Aug 27, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Aug 27, 2024)
Monthly municipal property tax refunds or releases per N.C. Gen. Stat. sec. 105-381.
Monthly municipal property tax refunds or releases per N.C. Gen. Stat. sec. 105-381.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Aug 27, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Aug 27, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the contract with ACCELA, Inc. for the Development Services Department Permitting and Code Enforcement Software Platform.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the contract with ACCELA, Inc. for the Development Services Department Permitting and Code Enforcement Software Platform.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Aug 27, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Aug 27, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew enter the contract with CDW-G for Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing Services.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew enter the contract with CDW-G for Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing Services.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Aug 27, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Aug 27, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to donate computers and cell phones to the Land of Sky Regional Council.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to donate computers and cell phones to the Land of Sky Regional Council.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Aug 27, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Aug 27, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to ratify Resolution No. 23-149 to authorize an increase in funding for Fiscal Year 2024 for the existing transit operations and maintenance contract with RATP Dev USA.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to ratify Resolution No. 23-149 to authorize an increase in funding for Fiscal Year 2024 for the existing transit operations and maintenance contract with RATP Dev USA.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Aug 27, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Aug 27, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the current contract for paratransit services with Buncombe County for the existing Americans with Disabilities Act paratransit contract with Buncombe County for Mountain Mobility to provide the services, and to ratify an increase for Fiscal Year 2024 to pay for additional services.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the current contract for paratransit services with Buncombe County for the existing Americans with Disabilities Act paratransit contract with Buncombe County for Mountain Mobility to provide the services, and to ratify an increase for Fiscal Year 2024 to pay for additional services.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Aug 27, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Aug 27, 2024)
Resolution supporting sole-source procurement for standardization of transit-related technology equipment and services from Urban Transportation Associates, Inc.
Resolution supporting sole-source procurement for standardization of transit-related technology equipment and services from Urban Transportation Associates, Inc.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Aug 27, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Aug 27, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a funding and maintenance agreement with the N.C. Dept. of Transportation for the design and construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Biltmore Avenue/John Walker Avenue/White Fawn Drive.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a funding and maintenance agreement with the N.C. Dept. of Transportation for the design and construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Biltmore Avenue/John Walker Avenue/White Fawn Drive.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Aug 27, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Aug 27, 2024)
Resolution of intent to permanently close approximately 140 feet of Sawyer Street, an open right-of-way, connecting to Coxe Avenue, between the parcels addressed as 50 and 52 Coxe Avenue, and to set a public hearing for September 24, 2024.
Resolution of intent to permanently close approximately 140 feet of Sawyer Street, an open right-of-way, connecting to Coxe Avenue, between the parcels addressed as 50 and 52 Coxe Avenue, and to set a public hearing for September 24, 2024.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Aug 27, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Aug 27, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with DanGrady Company, LLC for the Southside Connectivity Improvements Project.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with DanGrady Company, LLC for the Southside Connectivity Improvements Project.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Aug 27, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Aug 27, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the contract with Allbrite Cleaning Company LLC for hard floor and carpet cleaning services in City Hall, Public Works, Municipal building, Fire Station 13 and Fleet.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the contract with Allbrite Cleaning Company LLC for hard floor and carpet cleaning services in City Hall, Public Works, Municipal building, Fire Station 13 and Fleet.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Aug 27, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Aug 27, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a full and fair exchange of real property located at 34 Hiawassee St. to Duke Energy Progress in exchange for property located at Rankin Avenue to the City of Asheville.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a full and fair exchange of real property located at 34 Hiawassee St. to Duke Energy Progress in exchange for property located at Rankin Avenue to the City of Asheville.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Aug 27, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Aug 27, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing contract with McLaughlin Young Group to provide ongoing employee assistance program for employees and their dependents.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing contract with McLaughlin Young Group to provide ongoing employee assistance program for employees and their dependents.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Aug 27, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Aug 27, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing contract with Responder Support Services to provide ongoing embedded behavioral health support to Fire and Police Department employees and their dependents.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing contract with Responder Support Services to provide ongoing embedded behavioral health support to Fire and Police Department employees and their dependents.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Aug 27, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Aug 27, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing contract with Marathon Heath LLC to provide ongoing employee health services clinic management, and healthcare services for employees and their dependents.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing contract with Marathon Heath LLC to provide ongoing employee health services clinic management, and healthcare services for employees and their dependents.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed