Kim Roney Wins Asheville Mayoral Race
Roney defeated incumbent Esther Manheimer in the city's November mayoral election, according to unofficial results.
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October 31, 2026
Asheville Candidates Debate Future Transit FundingSix council hopefuls address potential sales tax increases to support declining bus ridership in Asheville.
October 28, 2026
Asheville Council Approves Floodplain Apartment ProjectCity leaders voted to allow a seven-story, 252-unit complex on a site partially located within the 100-year floodplain.
October 21, 2026
Asheville Mayoral Candidates Debate Housing SolutionsCandidates Esther Manheimer and Kim Roney presented competing strategies for housing and homelessness in a recent forum.
October 14, 2026
Asheville Council Approved Costco Zoning ChangeCity officials unanimously voted to authorize the site development plan for a new store in the Enka neighborhood.
October 12, 2026
Esther Manheimer Will Seek Asheville Mayoral ReelectionThe incumbent mayor aims to continue her focus on local infrastructure and housing policy in the November 3 election.
October 12, 2026
Kim Roney Will Run for Asheville MayorAsheville City Council member Kim Roney seeks to unseat incumbent Mayor Esther Manheimer in the upcoming municipal election.
October 6, 2026
Asheville Mayoral Candidates Met for DebateIncumbent Esther Manheimer and challenger Kim Roney debated key issues as the November election approaches.
September 21, 2026
Asheville Debated Potential Microtransit System AdoptionCity officials and advocates are reviewing the viability of on-demand shuttles as a supplement to bus routes.