Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for 2026-06-11. We start today with a big development at City Hall. Asheville City Council has approved a new 275.8 million dollar budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year, in a close 4–3 vote that reflects just how divided leaders are over taxes and services.[2][14] The budget, which takes effect July 1, sets the city’s property tax rate at about 37.69 cents per 100 dollars of assessed value, so homeowners may want to take a fresh look at what that will mean for their mortgage escrow and monthly bills.[6] City officials say the plan focuses on core services, but the split vote signals ongoing debate over how to balance investments in public safety, infrastructure, and affordability.[2][14] There is also a moment of recognition today in Buncombe County. County commissioners have officially proclaimed June 11 as Dr. Suzanne Landis Day, honoring her long record of work improving public health and access to care here in the mountains.[9] If you are connected to local health nonprofits or Mission-era community clinics, you may hear special acknowledgments and events marking her impact throughout the day.[9] If you are planning something fun outdoors, county public pools are open, including the North Buncombe Pool, which is welcoming swimmers today as part of the summer season.[12] It is a good option if you are trying to keep the kids busy, cool off, or just grab a low-cost, close-to-home break in the sun.[12] For the small business community, there is a networking and resilience event this morning: Asheville Recovers Together, a small business meetup at the historic YMI Cultural Center auditorium from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.[13] Organizers are focusing on sharing resources, recovery funding, and practical advice for owners still navigating a changing local economy.[13] Arts and culture are humming along downtown too. Local sketch artists are gearing up for the Carolinas Sketch Crawl weekend, boosted by a new 2,000 dollar grant from the global Urban Sketchers organization, supporting creative, on-location drawing around the city.[5] And if you want something quieter, Downtown Books and News on North Lexington is open today, offering used and rare books and a classic Asheville browsing experience perfect for a rainy backup plan or an unplugged afternoon.[3] Finally, local boards and commissions continue to shape the city’s future. The Historic Resources Commission met last night, reviewing preservation issues that affect how Asheville balances growth with the character of its older neighborhoods and landmark buildings.[8] This has been Asheville Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta