February 24, 2026Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil appoints Billy Johnson to a regular seat on the Board of Adjustment.
Billy Johnson takes the regular seat held by Elliott Smith. Smith is not eligible to keep serving, because people the City puts on this board must live in the City. The term runs until January 21, 2029. Three people applied, and the board's chair and staff recommended Johnson.
Watch this item, at 1:20:31(time from the video's captions)- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
More from the minutes
- “Elliot Smith’s term as a regular member of the Board of Adjustment is not eligible to continue serving since Board of Adjustment member appointments from the City of Asheville must be City residents, thus leaving a vacancy January 21, 2029.”
Official title: Council appointed Billy Johnson to fill the vacancy left by Elliott Smith (Regular seat) term to expire January 21, 2029, or until a successor has been appointed or unless modified by Council action
Carried unanimously
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilman Hess and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Ullman moved to appoint Billy Johnson to fill the vacancy left by Elliott Smith (Regular seat) term to expire January 21, 2029, or until a successor has been appointed or unless modified by Council action.”
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