Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Seniors urge council to reopen Lakeview Center; council hears repair bids and FEMA status
Summary
Residents asked the Black Mountain Town Council on Oct. 13 to prioritize reopening the Lakeview Center for seniors; councilors discussed engineering reports and local contractor bids but did not record a formal funding authorization at the meeting.
Dozens of public commenters during the Oct. 13 meeting pressed the Black Mountain Town Council to prioritize reopening the Lakeview Center for active aging and senior services.
Speakers described the center as the main site for exercise classes, socialization, tax-aide and medication education, and congregate meals for seniors who rely on Mountain Mobility for transportation. “A lot of these people don’t have family members,” said Linda Shiflett, who identified herself as a 70‑year‑old long‑time community volunteer. Others,…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
