June 23, 2026Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil appoints Dr. Shantelle Simpson to the Asheville Regional Airport Authority through July 2030.
Simpson takes the seat held by Brad Galbraith, whose term ends July 1, 2026. Simpson serves out that term, then a full four-year term ending July 1, 2030. Three people applied, and City staff and the authority's chair recommended Simpson.
Watch this item, at 2:04:48(time from the video's captions)- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
Official title: Council appointed Dr. Shantelle Simpson to a term lasting until July 1, 2026, and then a full four-year term, term lasting until July 1, 2030, 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 Dr. Shantelle Simpson to a term lasting until July 1, 2026, and then a full four-year term, term lasting until July 1, 2030, or until a successor has been appointed or unless modified by Council action.”
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