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The Buncombe County Government held a commissioners meeting on July 21, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included the authorization to submit two applications for the North Carolina Commercial District Revitalization (CDR) program, requesting nearly $19 million combined for projects focused on pedestrian infrastructure improvements along the Swannanoa commercial corridor and remediation of storm-related damages across multiple commercial districts. The board also adopted the Buncombe County Air Quality Code and approved a text amendment to the E911 addressing ordinance to improve emergency response and simplify addressing processes. Budget amendments were approved to accept grant funding for stream flow rehabilitation, community paramedicine services, and lottery projects. Additionally, multiple board appointments were made to various county advisory committees. Public comments emphasized the importance of the sidewalk project and commercial revitalization efforts for community recovery and safety. The meeting included votes to approve these procurement actions and budget amendments, reflecting ongoing investment in infrastructure and community resilience following Tropical Storm Helen.