October 28, 2025Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil appoints Dawn Chavez to the Urban Forestry Commission until June 30, 2027.
Chavez fills the seat left by JM Henson, who resigned. Five people applied for the open seats, and the commission's chair and vice chair recommended Chavez. The term lasts until June 30, 2027, or until a successor is appointed.
Watch this item, at 1:08:41(time from the video's captions)- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
Official title: Council appointed Dawn Chavez to fill the vacancy left by JM Henson, with a term lasting until June 30, 2027, or until a successor has been appointed or unless modified by Council action
Carried unanimously
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Turner and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Roney moved to appoint Dawn Chavez to fill the vacancy left by JM Henson, with a term lasting until June 30, 2027, or until a successor has been appointed or unless modified by Council action.”
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