Sheneika Smith

Council Member, City Council Worksession on Policy, Finance and InfrastructureCouncil Member, Public Safety CommitteeMember, Housing and Community Development CommitteeCouncilwoman, City Council

Roles

Current

Council Member · City Council Worksession on Policy, Finance and Infrastructure · City of Asheville2025-06-10 – present
Council Member · Public Safety Committee · City of Asheville2025-05-29 – present
Member · Housing and Community Development Committee · City of Asheville2024-07-11 – present
Councilwoman · City Council · City of Asheville2022-12-06 – present

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: 89%
Attended: 125
Absent: 10
Excused: 0

Attended 81 of 91 meetings with an official roll call.

Seen present at 44 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
Rescheduled: Public Safety Committee (Virtual) (Jul 29, 2026) · Jul 29, 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.

Oct 22, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Oct 22, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the allocation of $1 Million in Affordable Housing Capital Improvement Program funds to support Helene recovery in the form of home repair grants, rental assistance and associated administrative expenses.
Resolution authorizing the allocation of $1 Million in Affordable Housing Capital Improvement Program funds to support Helene recovery in the form of home repair grants, rental assistance and associated administrative expenses.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Oct 22, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Oct 22, 2024)
Resolution authorizing a lease agreement with Enka Samet, LLC for a temporary debris processing site at 264 and 274 Enka Heritage Parkway in response to the damage incurred during Tropical Storm Helene.
Resolution authorizing a lease agreement with Enka Samet, LLC for a temporary debris processing site at 264 and 274 Enka Heritage Parkway in response to the damage incurred during Tropical Storm Helene.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Oct 22, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Oct 22, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with VODA.ai for the Lead Service Line Inventory.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with VODA.ai for the Lead Service Line Inventory.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Oct 22, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Oct 22, 2024)
Budget amendment, in the amount of $3,605,000, for the funds received from Buncombe County.
Budget amendment, in the amount of $3,605,000, for the funds received from Buncombe County.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Oct 22, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Oct 22, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Bolton Construction and Service of WNC, Inc. for replacement of the chilled water pump at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville chiller.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Bolton Construction and Service of WNC, Inc. for replacement of the chilled water pump at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville chiller.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Sep 24, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Sep 24, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute contract amendments for the annual payments to Buncombe County for the ongoing existing Public Safety Interoperability System/Centralized Data Entry (PSIP/CDE); and a contract change order in the amount of $595,690 for the annual payments to Buncombe County for the County Identification (ID) Bureau interlocal agreement.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute contract amendments for the annual payments to Buncombe County for the ongoing existing Public Safety Interoperability System/Centralized Data Entry (PSIP/CDE); and a contract change order in the amount of $595,690 for the annual payments to Buncombe County for the County Identification (ID) Bureau interlocal agreement.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Sep 24, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Sep 24, 2024)
Resolution approving the documentation and authorizing officers of the City of Asheville to pursue on behalf of the City debt financing associated with the refunding of the $42 Million 2022 Limited Obligation Bonds.
Resolution approving the documentation and authorizing officers of the City of Asheville to pursue on behalf of the City debt financing associated with the refunding of the $42 Million 2022 Limited Obligation Bonds.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Sep 24, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Sep 24, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with B.H. Graning Landscapes, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Utility Cut Concrete Repair project.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with B.H. Graning Landscapes, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Utility Cut Concrete Repair project.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Sep 24, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Sep 24, 2024)
Resolution accepting a rescission of $1,374,797 of 5307 Urban Federal Transit Grant Funds from Buncombe County; agrees to comply with any lawful and reasonable conditions imposed upon such funds; authorizes expenditures from such funds; authorizes the City Manager to execute contracts with state or federal entities related to this funding or contracts or agreements with Buncombe County related to this funding; and approves a budget amendment to budget the funds in the Transit Services Operating and Multi-Year Funds for Fiscal Year 2025.
Resolution accepting a rescission of $1,374,797 of 5307 Urban Federal Transit Grant Funds from Buncombe County; agrees to comply with any lawful and reasonable conditions imposed upon such funds; authorizes expenditures from such funds; authorizes the City Manager to execute contracts with state or federal entities related to this funding or contracts or agreements with Buncombe County related to this funding; and approves a budget amendment to budget the funds in the Transit Services Operating and Multi-Year Funds for Fiscal Year 2025.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Sep 24, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Sep 24, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Parker Technology, LLC for the purpose of providing continued 24-7 video-based customer service at City parking garages.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Parker Technology, LLC for the purpose of providing continued 24-7 video-based customer service at City parking garages.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Sep 24, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Sep 24, 2024)
Resolution ratifying additional spending under the contract with AgileAssets for the pavement management system software.
Resolution ratifying additional spending under the contract with AgileAssets for the pavement management system software.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Sep 24, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Sep 24, 2024)
Resolution for reallocation of $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding previously dedicated to permanent supportive housing at 148 River Ford Parkway.
Resolution for reallocation of $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding previously dedicated to permanent supportive housing at 148 River Ford Parkway.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Sep 24, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Sep 24, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing deed restriction on 148 River Ford Parkway (formerly the Ramada Inn property) to specify 50 units of supportive housing and 50 units of affordable housing
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing deed restriction on 148 River Ford Parkway (formerly the Ramada Inn property) to specify 50 units of supportive housing and 50 units of affordable housing
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Sep 24, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Sep 24, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services contract amendment with Equinox Environmental Consultation and Design of Asheville for the Swannanoa River Greenway Project.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services contract amendment with Equinox Environmental Consultation and Design of Asheville for the Swannanoa River Greenway Project.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Sep 24, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Sep 24, 2024)
Ordinance enacting (1) a 25 mph speed limit on Haywood Road (US 19-23 Business) from Patton Avenue to Oakwood Street and Haywood Road (S.R. 3548) from Westwood Place to Riverview Drive and (2) a 35 mph speed limit on Swannanoa River Road (N.C. 81) from Bryson Street (N.C. 81) to Tunnel Road (US 70).
Ordinance enacting (1) a 25 mph speed limit on Haywood Road (US 19-23 Business) from Patton Avenue to Oakwood Street and Haywood Road (S.R. 3548) from Westwood Place to Riverview Drive and (2) a 35 mph speed limit on Swannanoa River Road (N.C. 81) from Bryson Street (N.C. 81) to Tunnel Road (US 70).
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed