Bo Hess

Council Member, City Council Worksession on Policy, Finance and InfrastructureChair, Public Safety CommitteeCouncilman, City Council

Roles

Current

Council Member · City Council Worksession on Policy, Finance and Infrastructure · City of Asheville2025-06-10 – present
Chair · Public Safety Committee · City of Asheville2025-05-29 – present
Councilman · City Council · City of Asheville2024-12-02 – 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: 96%
Attended: 102
Absent: 3
Excused: 0

Attended 66 of 69 meetings with an official roll call.

Seen present at 36 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.

May 27, 2025 · City Council Meeting (May 27, 2025)
Resolution amending the North Carolina Cashflow Loan Agreement and Promissory Note; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the associated documents.
Resolution amending the North Carolina Cashflow Loan Agreement and Promissory Note; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the associated documents.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
May 27, 2025 · City Council Meeting (May 27, 2025)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Exterior Diagnostic Services, LLC, for the Parking Garage Capital Improvements Fiscal Year 2025 Project; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any change orders that may arise during the project up to the contingency amount.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Exterior Diagnostic Services, LLC, for the Parking Garage Capital Improvements Fiscal Year 2025 Project; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any change orders that may arise during the project up to the contingency amount.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
May 27, 2025 · City Council Meeting (May 27, 2025)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Smart Builders Construction, LLC. for the Weaver Park Improvements (lower side) Project.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Smart Builders Construction, LLC. for the Weaver Park Improvements (lower side) Project.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
May 27, 2025 · City Council Meeting (May 27, 2025)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Zips Car Wash, LLC for continuing Vehicle Automated Washing Services for the Asheville Police Department.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Zips Car Wash, LLC for continuing Vehicle Automated Washing Services for the Asheville Police Department.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
May 27, 2025 · City Council Meeting (May 27, 2025)
Technical budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 General Fund budget in the amount of $42 million to account for the refunding of debt.
Technical budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 General Fund budget in the amount of $42 million to account for the refunding of debt.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
May 27, 2025 · City Council Meeting (May 27, 2025)
Resolution ratifying an emergency contract with Herc Rentals, Inc. for the Mills River Water Treatment Plant Emergency Response for Tropical Storm Helene.
Resolution ratifying an emergency contract with Herc Rentals, Inc. for the Mills River Water Treatment Plant Emergency Response for Tropical Storm Helene.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
May 27, 2025 · City Council Meeting (May 27, 2025)
Resolution approving a request by Commonwealth Development for an additional $607,000 in Housing Trust Fund loan funds with 2% interest, deferred payments for a period of 20 years, for the purpose of developing affordable housing at Fairhaven Summit at 1 Waymon Blvd. (3124/3130 Sweeten Creek Road).
Resolution approving a request by Commonwealth Development for an additional $607,000 in Housing Trust Fund loan funds with 2% interest, deferred payments for a period of 20 years, for the purpose of developing affordable housing at Fairhaven Summit at 1 Waymon Blvd. (3124/3130 Sweeten Creek Road).
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
May 27, 2025 · City Council Meeting (May 27, 2025)
Motion amending the 2025 City Council meeting schedule to (1) include a Policy, Finance & Infrastructure (PFI) Worksession, every other 4th Tuesday beginning in June, (except no meetings on June 24, 2025, and December 23, 2025) at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located on the 2 nd Floor of City Hall.; (2) include a special meeting of the PFI on June 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall.
Motion amending the 2025 City Council meeting schedule to (1) include a Policy, Finance & Infrastructure (PFI) Worksession, every other 4th Tuesday beginning in June, (except no meetings on June 24, 2025, and December 23, 2025) at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located on the 2 nd Floor of City Hall.; (2) include a special meeting of the PFI on June 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
May 27, 2025 · City Council Meeting (May 27, 2025)
Resolution approving ABC Board request to exclude proceeds of sale of property from income, and to use said proceeds for planned improvements.
Resolution approving ABC Board request to exclude proceeds of sale of property from income, and to use said proceeds for planned improvements.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
May 27, 2025 · City Council Meeting (May 27, 2025)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with HBA Worldwide LLC d/b/a GenX Security Systems for the project known as Debris Site Solar Security Trailers.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with HBA Worldwide LLC d/b/a GenX Security Systems for the project known as Debris Site Solar Security Trailers.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
May 27, 2025 · City Council Meeting (May 27, 2025)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Clark Nexsen for the Malvern Hills Park Improvements Project.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Clark Nexsen for the Malvern Hills Park Improvements Project.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
May 27, 2025 · City Council Meeting (May 27, 2025)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Art Garden AVL LLC to lease a portion of 43 Wall Street to use as an art studio and gallery space.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Art Garden AVL LLC to lease a portion of 43 Wall Street to use as an art studio and gallery space.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
May 27, 2025 · City Council Meeting (May 27, 2025)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with The FMRT Group, LLC for continuing Before-Hire and After-Hire Psychological and Medical Support Services for the Asheville Police Department.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with The FMRT Group, LLC for continuing Before-Hire and After-Hire Psychological and Medical Support Services for the Asheville Police Department.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
May 27, 2025 · City Council Meeting (May 27, 2025)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a new one-year contract for bond counsel legal services with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, LLP with two one-year renewal options.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a new one-year contract for bond counsel legal services with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, LLP with two one-year renewal options.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed
May 27, 2025 · City Council Meeting (May 27, 2025)
Resolution approving the documentation and authorizing officers of the City to pursue on behalf of the City debt financing associated with the issuance of the up to $35 million 2025 Limited Obligation Bonds (LOBs) for McCormick Field improvements.
Resolution approving the documentation and authorizing officers of the City to pursue on behalf of the City debt financing associated with the issuance of the up to $35 million 2025 Limited Obligation Bonds (LOBs) for McCormick Field improvements.
From the agenda. Counted from the tally because the agenda did not name each voter.
Voted YesPassed