October 28, 2025Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil appoints Osondu McPeters to the African American Heritage Commission through July 1, 2028.
Osondu McPeters fills the seat left when Diamond Sloan Couch resigned. Two people applied: Christopher Gordon and Osondu McPeters. The commission's vice-chair recommended either one. Each Council member stated a choice, and Osondu McPeters was chosen. The term lasts until July 1, 2028, or until someone else is appointed.
Watch this item, at 56:58(time from the video's captions)- Passed.
Official title: Council adopted Resolution No. 25-250: Resolution appointing a member to the African American Heritage Commission
Chosen by each member's vote
From the minutes: After each Council member expressed their vote, Osondu McPeters was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Diamond Sloan Couch, with a term lasting until July 1, 2028, or until a successor has been appointed or unless modified by Council action.
Read the motion as recorded
“RESOLUTION NO. 25-250 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION”
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