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AB Tech urges county to preserve Article 46 funding as it outlines facility needs and master plan

Buncombe County Board of Commissioners · April 23, 2026
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Summary

AB Tech President Dr. Gossett presented a facilities master plan and asked the county to consider extending Article 46 (a voter‑approved sales‑tax allocation that currently funds AB Tech) beyond its 2027 sunset to support repair, renovation and modest new construction.

AB Tech’s president presented the college’s operational needs, facilities master plan and a request that the county explore ways to preserve Article 46 funding beyond its scheduled sunset in 2027.

Dr. Gossett described program strengths and constraints, noting enrollment stabilizing but operating pressures remaining after storm impacts. He outlined a master plan that emphasizes repair and…

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