Join the @deflock.org National Week of Action Against Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs): August 16th-22nd ‼️ Calls to action for #Asheville City Council: 1. Remove all #Flock cameras now 2. Publish the Real-Time Intelligence Center contract ➡️ Email: ashevilleNCcouncil@ashevilleNC.gov

Housing drives Asheville’s #affordability crisis. We need deeply-affordable homes, stronger infrastructure, pathways to home ownership, and renter protections. As Mayor, I’ll set an agenda prioritizing #housing affordability for all. More under Affordability at KimRoney4Asheville.com

An eclipse and Perseids?! Some info on how to enjoy the sky tonight: www.wired.com/story/how-an...

How and When to View the Perseid Meteor Shower This Week

The Perseids will peak between August 12 and 13. Here’s what time—and where—you can get the best view, and why 2026 will be an exceptional year.

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FREE fruits and veggies this Wednesday at 90 Montford Ave from 3-5p with Bountiful Cities. Spread the word! #food #freefood #freshfood #localfood #sharingiscaring

Action Alert: Contact Asheville City Council about transit. ‼️ Email City Council today and ask: ❌ DON’T cut transit to neighborhoods, jobs, libraries, voting locations, and health & human services (continued in comments…) #transit #ridethebus #actionalert #calltoaction #Asheville

Showing up for youth, neighborhoods, and local businesses in the final stretch of summer!

Spread the word: Haywood Road Resurfacing Begins Sunday Night, August 9th! #westasheville #asheville

I had a delightful chat with local print maker Charlie Thomas about growing up in a coal mining town. Representing my neighbors and hearing what hope looks like to them is such an honor!

ALPRs are rapidly expanding across NC, effectively creating a mass surveillance system for law enforcement. Join our virtual town hall to learn how ALPRs work, why they threaten privacy and civil liberties, and how you can organize in your community. Register: https://www.acluofnc.org/noalpr

Each week, I’m sharing information about where I stand on key issues affecting our community. For August, we’ll look at #affordability and this week: Living Wages & an Economy That Works for Locals Learn more and join the movement at kimroney4asheville.com

It’s time for WNC to have new representation in Congress and @jamie.agerforcongress.com is on the ballot Nov. 3rd. Full ACT article: www.citizen-times.com/story/news/l...

Help grow the movement across WNC and the state as we work to protect communities from data centers! Share the @localprogress.bsky.social toolkit: localprogress.org/wp-content/u...

I have so little time these days for movies, one of my favorite pastimes. Is the Odyssey a must-see in theaters?

jae holzman@jael.bsky.social · 2w ago

christopher nolan’s the odyssey is a 3 hour long movie that will make you want to watch more movies

Spent hours this weekend on zoning for housing instead of box stores. Check out @bennjordan.bsky.social’s Leveragism piece if you haven’t already: youtu.be/4FZy1lBNykA?...

The Richest Country Is Pretty Mid Now

YouTube video by Benn Jordan

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I wasn’t alone in prioritizing housing at the mall. Tunnel road needs fresh energy, not more gas stations and car washes, but that’s what comes next instead of fixing Urban Place zoning. Stay tuned through August as I roll out what City Hall can do about affordability in #Asheville.

A refreshing, sweet week in Asheville!

Researching Baltimore’s success in preventing violent crime with @localprogressnetwork in July. Public safety has to be a community-led, multi-pronged approach, and cities can do this at scale if we have enough public pressure and votes to make funding a priority.

Uh oh, last thing we need right now is a real life version of The Moon Woke Up.

Drifting SpaceX rocket heading for accidental collision with moon

Scientists and sky gazers will watch intently as rocket’s upper stage slams into lunar surface on Wednesday

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The blue atlas cedar at the Bonsai in the Blue Ridge exhibit at the NC Arboretum. #arboretum

Each week, I’ll be sharing information about where I stand on key issues affecting our community. For July, looked at public safety, and this week: Investing in Our Youth and Preventing Violence Read more here: kimroney4asheville.com/platform/ #KimRoneyforAsheville #KimRoneyforMayor

The Westgate flyover closes in August as the I-26 Connector’s section B project unfolds. Schedule extra time for traffic and way-finding the next couple weeks so you can navigate to your destination safely. 📝 Full story: www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2... #interstate #highway #Asheville

I-26 Connector Asheville: Westgate-Patton bridge to close this weekend

Asheville drivers face a permanent traffic shift as the Westgate Parkway flyover ramp closes for I-26 construction.

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An anti-displacement resolution is coming to Council this Tuesday at 5pm, and we need to make sure the tools have teeth. This innovative work is possible thanks to volunteer advisement from local subject matter experts including the Legacy Neighborhoods Coalition. #mondayminute #asheville

At Local Progress convening, I got to strategize with elected officials working on some of the most serious protections against data centers. Slide 3 from @caldwell_hayes_examiner #datacenter #landuse #peoplepower

Learn more: https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/press-releases/aclu-nc-nc-justice-center-urge-counties-to-comply-with-limits-on-immigration-detention-amid-reports-of-over-detentions/

The NC Data Center Grassroots Lobby Day is ONE WEEK AWAY! To ensure you have ample time to hear back from your legislators, please register by THIS afternoon so we can help you. Register: bit.ly/ncdata-lobby Need prep? Join the virtual training call TONIGHT at 7pm: www.mobilize.us/dream/event/...

Each week, I’ll be sharing information about where I stand on key issues affecting our community. For July, we’ll look at public safety, and this week: Preventing and Reducing #Homelessness (En español en los comentarios.) #kimroneyforasheville #kimroneyformayor

Knock the block with us this weekend: • Sat, July 25: 1-4p - meet at BattleCat • Sun, July 26: 10a-1p - meet at Oakley Elementary • Sun, July 26: 1-4p - meet at Hop Merrimon Download the MiniVAN app and RSVP to get pre-canvass instructions via the link in bio or here: forms.gle/arVUH9FHJYTH...

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My heart hurts for our city. Friends & Neighbors, A shooting on Saturday night has taken two lives, injured seven, and added to a growing list of neighbors grieving the loss of loved ones to gun violence.

Transit changes and cuts are coming to #Asheville, designed to increase service on some routes using our existing funding. Survey results will be presented to PEDE committee: 🗓️ Tuesday, July 21st: 1pm ➡️ Agenda and instructions for public comment: www.ashevillenc.gov/government/c...