June 23, 2026Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil appoints Justin Roberto Thorn to the Design Review Committee until June 2027.
Thorn fills the at-large seat left open when Christine Roush resigned. Eight people applied. The committee chair wanted more landscape and site skills on the board and ranked Thorn first. Staff agreed, and also said the committee could use another architect and at least one female or non-male member.
Watch this item, at 2:03:29(time from the video's captions)- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
Official title: Council appointed Justin Roberto Thorn (at-large representative) to fill the vacancy left by Christine Roush, 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 Councilman Hess and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Turner moved to appoint Justin Roberto Thorn (at-large representative) to fill the vacancy left by Christine Roush, 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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