March 1, 2019 – mountainx.com

Tourism Development Authority approves long-term planning and research strategy

March 1, 2019 by Brooke Randle

The four-phase, roughly $440,000 project is set to begin this spring and conclude in April 2020. Those funds will come from occupancy tax revenue in the Tourism Product Development Fund budget. Funding for community projects will then resume at a time yet to be determined after the planning is complete.

Campbell settles in, charts new course for city

March 1, 2019 by Brooke Randle

Since beginning her new job as Asheville’s city manager in December, Debra Campbell — the first woman and person of color to permanently occupy the position — has inspired appreciation, as well as sky-high expectations. In our Q&A, learn about Campbell’s priorities and principles.

Office of Equity & Inclusion fills out staff

March 1, 2019March 1, 2019 by Daniel Walton

Nia Davis, Yashika Smith, and Paulina Mendez

As of late January, Equity and Inclusion Manager Kimberlee Archie’s office is fully staffed. Its four employees are together charged with advancing equity, which the city defines as “just and fair inclusion into a society in which all can participate, prosper and reach their full potential,” and promoting inclusion, defined as “authentic and empowered participation with a true sense of belonging.”

Tourism Development Authority approves long-term planning and research strategy

Campbell settles in, charts new course for city

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