June 23, 2026Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil appoints Bobby Smith to the African American Heritage Commission until June 2027.
Bobby Smith takes the seat held by ShaLinda Pruitt, whose term ends July 1, 2026. Smith's term runs until June 30, 2027, or until a successor is appointed. Three people applied, and City staff recommended Smith. The commission's vice chair did not make a recommendation.
Watch this item, at 2:01:02(time from the video's captions)- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
Official title: Council appointed Bobby Smith to 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 Councilman Hess and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Roney moved to appoint Bobby Smith to a term lasting until June 30, 2027, or until a successor has been appointed or unless modified by Council action.”
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