Welcome to your comprehensive guide to the 2024 General Election in Buncombe County. There are big local races happening this year in Buncombe County, including seats on Asheville City Council, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners and representation on the city and county school board.
Below, find information on local, state and federal races as well as candidate responses to our questions.
BPR reached out to all candidates on the state candidate list to fill out a short survey about priorities. If you are a candidate and would like to fill out the survey now, please reach out to news@bpr.org.
Referendum - City of Asheville Bond Vote
Asheville voters will decide on an $80 million bond package on Election Day which would raise local taxes.
If passed, the General Obligation (GO) Bond program would help pay for infrastructure projects and local government programs that support affordable housing, transportation, parks and recreation, and public safety. It would also add an estimated 2.6-cent property tax increase to Asheville property owners, with the average homeowner paying around $110 more annually.
Voters will decide separately on each proposed $20 million bond issue for affordable housing, transportation, parks and recreation and public safety.
