City Council Special Meeting – January 8, 2026

Asheville City Council / Mayor's Office · January 9, 2026

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Welcome and introductions

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Mayor Esther Manheimer opened the ceremony, welcomed attendees and introduced council members (Vice Mayor Antoinette Mosley, Shanika Smith, Maggie Ullman) and city staff including City Attorney Brad Branham and City Clerk Maggie Burleson.

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Mayor Esther Manheimer presided over a swearing-in ceremony in Asheville chambers to install DK Westlake as the citys new city manager; Westlake outlined priorities including recovery from Tropical Storm Helene, housing affordability and organizational excellence.

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