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.

Sep 24, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Sep 24, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the automatic aid agreement between the City of Asheville and Reems Creek Fire Department.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the automatic aid agreement between the City of Asheville and Reems Creek Fire Department.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Jun 11, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Jun 11, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Urban Canopy Works LLC for the Urban Forest Master Plan.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Urban Canopy Works LLC for the Urban Forest Master Plan.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Jun 11, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Jun 11, 2024)
Adopted on 6-1 vote/
Adopted on 6-1 vote/
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Jun 11, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Jun 11, 2024)
Motion to Approve Amended Resolution
Motion to Approve Amended Resolution
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Jun 11, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Jun 11, 2024)
Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Operating & Capital Budget
Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Operating & Capital Budget
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Jun 11, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Jun 11, 2024)
Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 5078 - An ordinance creating a Downtown Municipal Service District, also known as a Business Improvement District, in downtown Asheville.
Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 5078 - An ordinance creating a Downtown Municipal Service District, also known as a Business Improvement District, in downtown Asheville.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Jun 11, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Jun 11, 2024)
Resolution regarding structure of a Downtown Business Improvement District.
Resolution regarding structure of a Downtown Business Improvement District.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Jun 11, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Jun 11, 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
Jun 11, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Jun 11, 2024)
Resolution of support for two N.C. Dept. of Transportation projects and authorization to execute associated maintenance agreements - (1) Spot Safety Project to construct sidewalks along sections of Smokey Park Highway and a Spot Mobility Project to extend the southbound right turn lane on US 25 (Hendersonville Road) at NC 146 (Long Shoals Road).
Resolution of support for two N.C. Dept. of Transportation projects and authorization to execute associated maintenance agreements - (1) Spot Safety Project to construct sidewalks along sections of Smokey Park Highway and a Spot Mobility Project to extend the southbound right turn lane on US 25 (Hendersonville Road) at NC 146 (Long Shoals Road).
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Jun 11, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Jun 11, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend a contract with Appalachian Paving and Concrete, Inc. for the Utility Cut Concrete Repair Project.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend a contract with Appalachian Paving and Concrete, Inc. for the Utility Cut Concrete Repair Project.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
Jun 11, 2024 · City Council Meeting (Jun 11, 2024)
Motion to Approve Amended Budget
Motion to Approve Amended Budget
From the agenda.
Voted NoPassed
May 28, 2024 · City Council Meeting (May 28, 2024)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Asheville, North Carolina, making certain statements of fact concerning proposed bond issue and authorizing the application to the Local Government Commission.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Asheville, North Carolina, making certain statements of fact concerning proposed bond issue and authorizing the application to the Local Government Commission.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
May 28, 2024 · City Council Meeting (May 28, 2024)
Request of the Housing Authority for City Council to adopt a resolution approving the issuance of up to $28,000,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds
Request of the Housing Authority for City Council to adopt a resolution approving the issuance of up to $28,000,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
May 28, 2024 · City Council Meeting (May 28, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager execute a contract amendment with Smart Builders Construction for the Murphy Oakley Playground Renovation Project.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager execute a contract amendment with Smart Builders Construction for the Murphy Oakley Playground Renovation Project.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
May 28, 2024 · City Council Meeting (May 28, 2024)
Resolution authorizing the sale of one 2013 Freightliner Jet Vacuum Truck
Resolution authorizing the sale of one 2013 Freightliner Jet Vacuum Truck
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed