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Residents urge council to center racial equity and push on immigration enforcement during public comment
Asheville City Council · October 29, 2025
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Summary
Public commenters congratulated council on recovery-board appointments, urged attention to longstanding racial disparities in Asheville and cautioned about federal immigration enforcement actions affecting local families.
Three speakers addressed the council during general public comment.
Nina Tovesh congratulated council on completing the recovery-board appointments and offered assistance from people who participated in the city's realignment working group.
Jonathan Wayne Scott urged council to…
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