Drew Ball
Buncombe County Commissioner
- In office since
- Jan 7, 2025
Appointed in January 2025 to finish a District 3 term that ends in 2026. Running for Asheville City Council.
On the record: Moved 1 of 12 covered decisions.
On the Nov. 3 ballot
Running for Asheville City Council (three seats), general election November 3, 2026.
In their words
Exactly as published, with the source. Statements are not results.
“The most important policy change is increasing the supply of housing that is affordable. That includes missing-middle housing, multi family homes near jobs and transit, and better use of surplus city-held land.”
Questionnaire answer, Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR)Undated page, retrieved Oct 16, 2026
Read it in context“Shifting most affordable housing CDBG‑DR funds to single‑family repair was not the only option. We need both, and should use other funding sources and advocate for more state/federal support rather than weaken our affordable housing investment.”
Questionnaire answer, Get There Asheville (Asheville on Bikes, MountainTrue, Strong Towns Asheville)Undated page, retrieved Oct 16, 2026
Read it in context“Homelessness is a housing problem. In Buncombe County, thousands of residents have housing vouchers that could place them in safe, stable homes, yet they remain on waitlists because market pressures and limited housing supply prevent those vouchers from being used.”
Questionnaire answer, WLOS News 132026 primary campaignFeb 19, 2026
Read it in context
Service record
12 covered County Commission decisions from Oct 21, 2025 to Sep 1, 2026. Moved 1. A missing item means not yet covered, not a position.
Where they differed
In the covered decisions, the minutes name no dissent, recusal or absence for Drew Ball.
Every covered decision
Housing (2)
- Jun 2, 2026Approved: FY27 Budget AdoptionCarried unanimouslyNot in the recorded roll call
- Apr 21, 2026Approved: Asheville Regional Housing Consortium Membership UpdateCarried unanimouslyNot in the recorded roll call
Homelessness (1)
- Mar 17, 2026Approved: Resolution to Approve the FY25 Shelter Resiliency Generator Project Contract forCarried unanimouslyNot in the recorded roll call
Helene recovery (9)
- Sep 1, 2026Approved: Authorization to Submit Proposed Projects for CDBG-DR CommunityCarried unanimouslyNot in the recorded roll call
- Aug 4, 2026Approved: Budget Amendment for the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund's HeleneCarried unanimouslyNot in the recorded roll call
- Jul 21, 2026Approved: CDBG-DR Commercial District Revitalization - Public Hearing #2Carried unanimouslyNot in the recorded roll call
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- Jun 2, 2026Approved: COVID Recovery Funding ReallocationCarried unanimouslyNot in the recorded roll call
- May 19, 2026Approved: Budget Amendment to Realize Insurance Proceeds for Helene VehicleCarried unanimouslyNot in the recorded roll call
- Apr 21, 2026Approved: Budget Amendment for FEMA Reimbursement Related to Helene ShelteringCarried unanimouslyMoved the motion
- Mar 17, 2026Approved: Budget Amendment for the North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster ReliefCarried unanimouslyNot in the recorded roll call
- Nov 18, 2025Approved: Adoption of Helene Recovery PlanCarried unanimouslyNot in the recorded roll call
- Oct 21, 2025Approved: Budget Amendment to Establish Recovery Office and Increase Helene BudgetCarried unanimouslyNot in the recorded roll call
What this office controls
City Council decides local land use through zoning, funds city programs through the budget, and directs the city administration under the council-manager form of government. It does not set state law or state taxes.