Regular Meeting of The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners | June 16, 2026

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on June 16, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related actions. The board approved bond orders for a $30 million general obligation open space bond and a $63.5 million housing bond aimed at funding land preservation, park development, and affordable housing projects. Both bonds were supported by polling data indicating voter favorability and were seen as critical tools for community development and recovery efforts. Additionally, the board approved a contract not to exceed $1.8 million with ECS Southeast LLC for geotechnical engineering services related to the Garen Creek landslide hazard mitigation project, funded primarily through FEMA and state grants. The meeting also included adoption of the 2026 Bunkam Madison regional hazard mitigation plan, which guides future investments in disaster risk reduction. Policy updates were approved concerning overtime pay and sustainable fleet management, with changes to policy approval processes noted. These actions reflect the county's focus on infrastructure resilience, affordable housing, and environmental stewardship through strategic procurement and funding allocations.