At its June 16 regular meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners held public hearings on special bond referendums, approved a design and engineering contract for potential landslide hazard mitigation options in the Garren Creek community, and adopted the 2026 Buncombe and Madison County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The Board also recognized Governor’s Volunteer Service awardees, approved policy updates, and approved multiple budget amendments.
Public Hearing on General Obligation Bond Orders
Commissioners held public hearings on bond orders authorizing the issuance of a $30 million General Obligation Open Space Bond and a $40 million General Obligation Housing Bond. Following the public hearings the Board adopted the bond orders for Open Space and Housing and approved a resolution setting the Special Bond Referendum.
“As it relates to recovery, these bonds allow us to leverage millions more for our community,” said Commissioner Terri Wells.
Design and Engineering Contract Approved for Garren Creek Landslides
Tropical Storm Helene caused widespread damage in Buncombe County, including nine landslide sites in the Garren Creek and Craigtown communities in Fairview where tragically, 13 lives were lost. The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has obligated funding to pay for design and engineering services to examine potential landslide hazard mitigation options…