Hendersonville, NC
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- Budget & taxes
- Water & utilities
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Development projects
- Annexation
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HendersonvilleNC averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $412,994 -1.9% yr/yr · +22.2% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2008–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (47)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Business Advisory Committee
- Adam Justus
- Andrea Martin
- Chris Cormier
- Jake Ross
- Ken Gordon
- Michael Gilligan
- Rebecca Waggoner
- Tiffany Lucey
Who’s on the City Council Budget Meeting 2026/27
- Barbara G. Volk — Mayor
- Jennifer Hensley — Mayor Pro Tem
Who’s on the City Council Regular Meeting
- Barbara G. Volk — Mayor
- Jennifer Hensley — Mayor Pro Tem
Who’s on the City Council Second Monthly Meeting
- Barbara G. Volk — Mayor
- Jennifer Hensley — Mayor Pro Tem
- Lyndsey Simpson — Councilmember
- Gina Baxter — Councilmember
- Melinda Lowrance — Councilmember
Who’s on the Environmental Sustainability Board
- Emily Davidson
- Hana Price
- Joey Burnett
- John Carr
Who’s on the Historic Preservation Commission
- Cheryl Jones
- Jim Brewer
- Jim Welter
- John Falvo
- Lauren Matoian
- Ralph Hammond-Green
- Stan Smith
- Edward Sine
- Jim Boyd
Who’s on the Historic Preservation Commission - Special Called Meeting
- Cheryl Jones
- Edward Sine
- Jim Boyd
- Ralph Hammond-Green
- Stan Smith
Who’s on the Planning Board - Regular Meeting
- Bob Johnson
- Donna Waters
- Lauren Rippy
- Mark Russell
Who’s on the Tree Board Meeting
- Bill Leatherwood
- Glenn Lange
- Tommy Oakman
- Ed Skvarch
- Ed Skvark
- Natalie Wilcoxen
- Richard Bowerman
- Skye Williams
Municipal budget
Total revenue$64.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$60.4M (FY2023)
Taxes$19.0M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$79.1M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$4,000 (FY2023)
🗳️ Election results (1 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council 2024-11-05
Jennifer Hensley ✓ 5,149 · Lyndsey N. Simpson ✓ 4,357 · Gina Baxter ✓ 3,301 · DJ Harrington 3,096 · Colby Coren 2,218 · Lynne Elizabeth Williams 1,512
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Wed Sep 2, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission - Community Affairs Sub-Committee
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS SUB-COMMITTEE –
September 02, 2026
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION -
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS SUB-COMMITTEE
Other
Wednesday, September 02, 2026 – 11:00 AM
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.
NEW BUSINESS
5.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Preservation in the Neighborhood - Hyman Heights
B. Realtor Education Class
C. Halloween at Oakdale
6.
OTHER BUSINESS
7.
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible facilities, programs and services for all
people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an
accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting
at 697-3005.
Thu Sep 3, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – September 03, 2026
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Operations Center Assembly Room | 305 Williams St. | Hendersonville, NC 28792
Thursday, September 03, 2026 – 5:45 PM
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3.
PUBLIC COMMENT - Up to 15 minutes is reserved for comments from the public not listed on the
agenda.
A. CDBG-DR ReNew NC Infrastructure Grant Application for the Patton Park & Pool Mitigation
Project - Blake Fulgham, Management Analyst III
B. CDBG-DR ReNew NC Infrastructure Grant Application for the Whitmire Activity Center
Restoration Project - Blake Fulgham, Management Analyst III
C. CDBG-DR ReNew NC Infrastructure Grant Application for the Wastewater Treatment Facility
Mitigation Project - Blake Fulgham, Management Analyst, III
4.
CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA
5.
CONSENT AGENDA - Items are considered routine, noncontroversial in nature and are
considered approved by a single motion and vote.
A. Approval of Minutes - Jill Murray, City Clerk
August 6, 2026 Regular Meeting
August 26, 2026 Second Monthly Meeting
B. Consideration of Ordinance Amending Section 36-87 of the Hendersonville City Code Related
to City Manager Authority to Authorize City Employees to Carry Concealed Weapons on Duty
– John Connet, City Manager
C. Approval request to apply to the CDBG-DR ReNew NC Infrastructure Grant Program for the
Waste Water Treatment Facility Mitigation …
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Wed Sep 9, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission - Designation Sub-Committee
Tue Sep 15, 2026
Downtown Advisory Board - SPECIAL DATE -September 15
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 26, 2026
City Council Second Monthly Meeting
Council to hear farmland bond, data center moratorium, board support plans
The Hendersonville City Council is meeting for its second monthly session. The agenda includes presentations on a farmland preservation bond referendum, improvements to city board and commission support, a draft data center moratorium plan, and a legislative update. No new business items are listed, and the meeting will conclude with a closed session.
- Farmland Preservation Bond Referendum presentation by Henderson County staff
- Presentation on improvements to City Board and Commission support
- Draft Data Center Moratorium Plan presented by Community Development Director
- Legislative update by City Manager
- Closed session
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CITY COUNCIL SECOND MONTHLY MEETING – August 26, 2026
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE
CITY COUNCIL SECOND MONTHLY MEETING
Operations Center Assembly Room | 305 Williams St. | Hendersonville, NC 28792
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – 4:00 PM
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA
3.
CONSENT AGENDA - Items are considered routine, noncontroversial in nature and are
considered approved by a single motion and vote.
4.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Farmland Preservation Bond Referendum – Henderson County Staff
B. Presentation Regarding Improvements to City Board and Commission Support – John Connet,
City Manager and Jenny Floyd, Assistant to the Manager
C. Draft Data Center Moratorium Plan – Lew Holloway, Community Development Director
D. Legislative Update - John Connet, City Manager
5.
NEW BUSINESS
6.
CLOSED SESSION
A. Closed Session – John Connet, City Manager
7.
ADJOURN
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people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an
accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting
at 697-3005.
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Long Range Planning & Legislative Committee
Mon Aug 24, 2026
Tree Board Meeting
Hendersonville Tree Board to review zoning, tree ordinance, grants
The Hendersonville Tree Board is meeting to review and potentially approve updates to the tree/shrub ordinance, discuss a draft zoning text amendment for the downtown overlay district, and consider NC Forest Service grants. The board will also plan fall tree-planting events, educational programs, and set meeting dates.
- Review of Draft Downtown Design Overlay District ZTA
- Review, finalization and approval of updated Tree/Shrub/TB Ordinance
- Review NC Forest Service grants for contractor scope of work
- Fall Neighborwoods and/or free tree event planning
- Lower Ridgewood and Keith Park fall tree planting
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✓ Decided: Tree Board creates subcommittee for downtown tree list
The Tree Board approved creating a subcommittee to develop a tree and tree size list for the proposed downtown design overlay district, with recommendations due at the next meeting. The board also approved having Glenn Lange speak at the September 1 City Council meeting about zoning changes. The updated Tree/Shrub/TB Ordinance was moved to the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved creating subcommittee for downtown tree list (Ed, Bill, Tommy) (unanimous)
- Approved Glenn Lange to speak at Sept 1 City Council meeting (unanimous)
- Moved Tree/Shrub/TB Ordinance review to next meeting
- Approved Sept 15 next meeting date (unanimous)
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TREE BOARD MEETING – August 24, 2026
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE
TREE BOARD MEETING
Operations Center - Second Floor Conference Room | 305 Williams St. |
Hendersonville NC 28792
Monday, August 24, 2026 – 4:00 PM
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Review of Draft Downtown Design Overlay District ZTA - Matt Manley, Long-Range
Planning Manager & Glenn Lange, Member
B. Review, Finalization and Approval of the Updated Tree/Shrub/TB Ordinance - Glenn Lange,
Member
C. Review NC Forest Service Grants to confirm scope of work for contractors - Caitlyn Gendusa,
Staff Liaison
D. Council Presentation on Current Zoning Changes - Glenn Lange, Member
E. Confirm Updating Language for Neighborwoods Site - All members
F. Fall Educational Programs - Glenn Lange, Member, Ed Skvarch, Member, and Caitlyn
Gendusa, Staff Liaison
Fall Neighborwoods and/or free tree event
G. September and October TB Meeting dates - Glenn Lange, Member
H. Lower Ridgewood and Keith Park Fall Tree Planting - Ed Skvarch, Member
I.
Duke Power Line Tree Trimming - Glenn Lange, Member
4.
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible facilities, programs and services for all
people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an
accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting
at 697-3005.
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE
TREE BOARD MEETING
Operations Center - Second Floor Conference Room | 305 Williams St. |
Hendersonville NC 28792
Monday, August 24, 2026 – 4:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 4:05 p.m. Glenn motioned first followed by Ed.
Members present: Bill Leatherwood, Ed Skvark, Glenn Lange, and Tommy Oakman.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ed motioned to approve first followed by Bill.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Review of Draft Downtown Design Overlay District ZTA - Matt Manley, Long-Range
Planning Manager & Glenn Lange, Member
Matt Manley presented the proposed downtown design overlay district ZTA. This would
potentially be part of an ordinance and focused on gaining the board’s input on the public realm
section of the plan.
Next steps: The Tree Board will create a subcommittee to work on a tree list and tree size list.
Members Ed, Bill, and Tommy will be on the subcommittee. Recommendations will be brought
to next meeting. Tommy motioned to approve creating subcommittee first followed by Bill.
B. Review, Finalization and Approval of the Updated Tree/Shrub/TB Ordinance - Glenn Lange,
Member
This agenda item is moved to next meeting as the main focus. Glenn Lange is sending out notes
on the topic.
C. Review NC Forest Service Grants to confirm scope of work for contractors - Caitlyn Gendusa,
Staff Liaison
Caitlyn went over the drafted scope of work. The Tree Board will be responsible f …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
Wed Aug 19, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
Historic commission to consider landmark nomination for Pace House
The Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a landmark nomination for the Columbus Mills Pace House (26-01-LL), presented by Planner II Sam Hayes. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the July 15, 2026 meeting, and hear a staff report.
- Landmark Nomination – Columbus Mills Pace House (26-01-LL)
- Approval of minutes from July 15, 2026
- Staff report
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
City Hall| 160 6th Ave East |2nd Floor Meeting Room
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – 5:00 PM
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of July 15, 2026
4.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Landmark Nomination – Columbus Mills Pace House (26-01-LL) – Sam Hayes, Planner II
5.
OLD BUSINESS
6.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Staff Report
7.
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible facilities, programs and services for all
people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an
accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting
at 697-3005.
Thu Aug 13, 2026
Current Planning Committee
Thu Aug 13, 2026
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
Planning Board to consider zoning changes for small cell towers and multi-family housing
The Hendersonville Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on two zoning text amendments: one regarding small cell wireless facilities and another reclassifying small-scale multi-family housing to R-6. The board will also conduct an administrative review of a preliminary site plan for 1910 Haywood Road. These items represent concrete regulatory decisions that could affect local development and infrastructure.
- Zoning Text Amendment: Small Cell Wireless Facilities (26-47-ZTA)
- Zoning Text Amendment: Small-Scale Multi-Family to R-6 (26-44-ZTA)
- Administrative Review: Preliminary Site Plan – 1910 Haywood Rd (26-46-SPR)
- Approval of minutes from July 9, 2026
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PLANNING BOARD - REGULAR MEETING
Operations Center|Assemby Room|305 Williams St.| Hendersonville NC 28792
Thursday, August 13, 2026 – 4:00 PM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of July 9, 2026
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. Zoning Text Amendment: Small Cell Wireless Facilities (26-47-ZTA) – Matthew Manley, AICP
– Long-Range Planning Manager
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Zoning Text Amendment: Small -Scale Multi-Family to R -6 (26-44-ZTA) – Matthew Manley,
AICP – Long-Range Planning Manager
B. Administrative Review: Preliminary Site Plan – 1910 Haywood Rd (26 -46-SPR) – Sarah
McLaurin, Planner II
6. OTHER BUSINESS
7. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible f acilities, programs and services for all
people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an
accommodation for this meeting please contact the Community Development Department no later than
24 hours prior to the meeting at 828-697-3010.
Wed Aug 12, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission - Designation Sub-Committee
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Environmental Sustainability Board
Board to discuss budget, funding workshops, and Chimney Swift Tower
The Environmental Sustainability Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and discussing old and new business items. Key topics include a presentation on the Chimney Swift Tower, the upcoming Rhythm & Brews event, budget discussions, and a proposal for funding workshops at Hendersonville High School.
- Chimney Swift Tower presentation
- Rhythm & Brews event on August 20, 2026
- Budget discussion
- ESB funding workshops at Hendersonville High School
- Hendo Green Partnership update
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✓ Decided: Board advances Chimney Swift Tower, seeks cost estimate
The Environmental Sustainability Board moved forward on the Chimney Swift Tower project, requesting a cost estimate and timeline from Stormwater Director Mike Huffman. They also discussed plans for the Rhythm & Brews event, compost bin upgrades, bike racks, and a potential bike tuning station. No formal votes were recorded; actions were approvals of agenda and minutes.
- Approved agenda with resiliency assessment added to new business
- Approved July 13th meeting minutes
- Requested cost estimate and timeline for Chimney Swift Tower from Mike Huffman
- Discussed including Hendo Green Partnership materials at Rhythm & Brews event
- Discussed potential partnership with Sierra Nevada Brewing
- Discussed upgrading compost bins at Sustainability Demonstration Station
- Discussed contributing funds for bike racks at City buildings
- Discussed potential bike tuning station addition
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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD
Operations Center – Assembly Room | 305 Williams St. | Hendersonville, NC
28792
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 4:30 PM
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of July 13th meeting minutes
4.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Chimney Swift Tower Presentation
B. Rhythm & Brews- August 20, 2026
C. Discuss budget
D. Hendo Green Partnership update
E. SDS Maintenance
F. Farmers Market Volunteering
5.
NEW BUSINESS
A. ESB Funding workshops at Hendersonville High School
6.
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible facilities, programs and services for all
people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an
accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting
at 697-3005.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD
Operations Center – Assembly Room | 305 Williams St. | Hendersonville, NC
28792
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 4:30 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 4:36 p.m.
Members present: John Carr, Emily Davidson, Joey Burnett, Hana Price
Nonmembers present: Linda Zietlow, Ron Zietlow, Kasey Lyons, and Mike Huffman
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Add resiliency assessment to new business
Emily approved first followed by John
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of July 13th meeting minutes
OLD BUSINESS
Chimney Swift Tower Presentation
Questions were brought up about funding yearly cleanings.
Cheek asked what our sponsorship policies are
The board would like to move forward and would like a cost estimate and timeline from Mike
Huffman, Stormwater Director
Rhythm & Brews- August 20, 2026
The board would like to include poster and brochure for Hendo Green Partnership
Potential partnership with Sierra Nevada Brewing in the future
There will be a meeting with Terrye Jacobs on Thursday
Discuss budget
Upgrade compost bins at the Sustainability Demonstration Station
Potential addition of a bike tuning station
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Contribute funds for bike racks at City buildings – include Bike Hendo
Symbolic Monarch Migration in September
Hendo Green Partnership update
Virginia will help Jill. J …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026
Downtown Advisory Board - August 2026
Downtown Advisory Board to review new board processes and Treat Street event closure
The Downtown Advisory Board will discuss new board processes and review an event closure for Treat Street 2026. The meeting includes approval of July minutes, public comment, and staff reports.
- New Board Processes and Review
- Event Closure for Treat Street 2026
- Approval of July Minutes Draft
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DOWNTOWN ADVISORY BOARD - AUGUST 2026
Hive on 5 - 125 5th Avenue W | Hendersonville, NC 28792
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 4:00 PM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. July Minutes Draft
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. New Board Processes and Review
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Event Closure for Treat Street 2026
7. TEAM & STAFF REPORTS
8. INFORMAL DISCUSSION
9. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible facilities, programs and services for all
people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an
accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting
at 697-3005.
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Board of Adjustment
Board to vote on Sheetz variance for Upward Road location
The Hendersonville Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request (26-50-VAR) from Sheetz for a property on Upward Road. The board will also elect a chair and vice-chair for the coming term.
- Sheetz Upward Road – Variance (26-50-VAR) – Sam Hayes, Planner II
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
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## CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE
# BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
**City Hall – 3rd Floor Meeting Room | 160 6th Ave. E. | Hendersonville, NC 28792** **Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 1:30 PM**
# AGENDA
1. **CALL TO ORDER**
2. **APPROVAL OF AGENDA**
3. **APPROVAL OF MINUTES**
A. Minutes of October 14, 2025
4. **OLD BUSINESS**
5. **NEW BUSINESS**
A. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
B. Sheetz Upward Road – Variance (26-50-VAR) – Sam Hayes *| Planner II*
6. **OTHER BUSINESS**
7. **ADJOURNMENT** *The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible facilities, programs and services for all* *people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an* *accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting* *at 697-3005.*
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Mon Aug 10, 2026
Downtown Economic Vitality Meeting Rescheduled
Thu Aug 6, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to hold public hearings on Merriman Ave annexation and Ironwood Square rezoning
The Hendersonville City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed annexation on Merriman Ave and a standard rezoning for Ironwood Square. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including grant applications for park projects, a resolution to allow alcohol at Immaculata Fall Fest, budget amendments, and personnel policy revisions. New business includes discussions on a Halloween street closure, utility billing policy changes, and a parking plan for S. Whitted Street.
- Public hearing: Annexation of Merriman Ave (Grooms/Borges, 26-35-ANX)
- Public hearing: Standard rezoning for Ironwood Square (26-43-RZO)
- Grant applications for Patton Park & Pool and Whitmire Activity Center restoration projects
- Resolution to permit alcoholic beverages at Immaculata Fall Fest
- Proposed utility billing policy changes
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Operations Center Assembly Room | 305 Williams St. | Hendersonville, NC 28792
Thursday, August 06, 2026 – 5:45 PM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. PUBLIC COMMENT - Up to 15 minutes is reserved for comments from the public not listed on the
agenda.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA
5. CONSENT AGENDA - Items are considered routine, noncontroversial in nature and are
considered approved by a single motion and vote.
A. Approval of Minutes - Jill Murray, City Clerk
July 2, 2026 Regular Meeting
July 22, 2026 Second Monthly Meeting
B. Patton Park & Pool Restoration & Mitigation Project Grant Application - Blake Fulgham,
Management Analyst III
C. Whitmire Activity Center Restoration & Mitigation Project Grant Application - Blake
Fulgham, Management Analyst III
D. Resolution to Permit Alcoholic Beverages at Immaculata Fall Fest– Jamie Carpenter, Downtown
Manager
E. Approval Request to Apply for the Recreational Trails Grant Program for Clear Creek
Greenway trailhead Kiosk and Waste Receptacles. - Blake Fulgham, Management Analyst III
F. Revision of the Personnel Policy –Amending Article I. Section 9 and Article VII Section 22
- Jennifer Harrell, HR Director
G. August 2026 Budget Amendments – Adam Murr, Budget & Eval. Director
H. Monthly Tax Collector’s Report (June) -Tammy Heide, Deputy Tax Collector/Assist …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission - Community Affairs Sub-Committee
Historic Preservation Commission subcommittee meets to review pamphlet and tour audit
The Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission’s Community Affairs Sub-Committee will hold a procedural meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, discuss new business including a pamphlet and tour audit, and review ongoing initiatives like the NHP Historic Preservation Training Series and Realtor Training.
- Pamphlet and Tour Audit
- NHP Historic Preservation Training Series
- Realtor Training
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION -
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS SUB-COMMITTEE
Other
Wednesday, August 05, 2026 – 11:00 AM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Pamphlet and Tour Audit
B. Scholarship Contest
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. NHP Historic Preservation Training Series
B. Realtor Training
6. OTHER BUSINESS
7. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible facilities, programs and serv ices for all
people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an
accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting
at 697-3005.
Wed Aug 5, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
Wed Aug 5, 2026
Designation Committee - Special Called Meeting
Committee to review designation report for Columbus Mills Pace House
The Designation Committee is holding a special called meeting to review a report regarding the Columbus Mills Pace House. The remainder of the meeting consists of standard procedural items.
- Review of Designation Report for Columbus Mills Pace House
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DESIGNATION COMMITTEE - SPECIAL CALLED
MEETING
813 5th Avenue W
Wednesday, August 05, 2026 – 4:15 PM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review Designation Report of Columbus Mills Pace House
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. OTHER BUSINESS
7. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible facilities, programs and services for all
people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an
accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting
at 697-3005.
Tue Aug 4, 2026
Downtown Economic Vitality Team - Canceled
Tue Aug 4, 2026
Downtown Community Character Team - Canceled
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Long Range Planning & Legislative Committee
Mon Jul 27, 2026
Water Sewer Advisory Council
Water Sewer Advisory Council to review utility billing and system plans
The Water Sewer Advisory Council will discuss updates to the city's water and sewer infrastructure plans. The body will also review proposed revisions to utility billing policies and procedures.
- Sewer Collection System Master Plan update
- Water Shortage Response Plan update
- Utility Billing Policy and Procedures revisions
- Summary of recent quarter activities
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE
WATER SEWER ADVISORY COUNCIL
City Hall-2nd Floor Meeting Room | 160 6th Ave. E. | Hendersonville, NC 28792
Monday, July 27, 2026 – 4:00 PM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. Approval of Agenda – Dr. Jennifer Hensley, Chairperson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. April 27, 2026 - Jill Murray, City Clerk
B. Approval of Minutes – Dr. Jennifer Hensley, Chairperson
4. OLD BUSINESS
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Summary of Recent Quarter Activities – Adam Steurer, Utilities Director
B. Sewer Collection System Master Plan Update – Devin Owen, Utilities Engineer
C. Water Shortage Response Plan Update – Adam Steurer, Utilities Director
D. Utility Billing Policy and Procedures Revisions – Adam Steurer, Utilities Director
6. OTHER BUSINESS
7. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible facilities, programs and services for all
people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an
accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting
at 697-3005.
Wed Jul 22, 2026
City Council Second Monthly Meeting
Council to approve grant request for Oklawaha Greenway Trailhead and signage
The City Council will consider a consent agenda item requesting staff approval to apply for a Recreational Trails Program grant to fund a new Oklawaha Greenway Trailhead and trail signage. The meeting also includes presentations on erosion control for the Half Moon Heights development, a water and sewer quarterly update, an updated water response plan, and proposed utility billing policy changes. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Consent agenda: request to apply for Recreational Trails Program grant for Oklawaha Greenway Trailhead and signage
- Presentation: Half Moon Heights Development erosion control update
- Presentation: Water and sewer quarterly update
- Presentation: Updated water response plan
- Presentation: Proposed utility billing policy changes
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✓ Decided: Council schedules Sept. 3 hearing on 12-month data center moratorium
The City Council voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing for September 3, 2026, to consider a 12-month moratorium on development approvals for data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities. The council also approved the amended agenda, removing a grant application item to the next meeting. Presentations covered erosion control at Half Moon Heights, water/sewer updates, utility billing policy changes, and a water shortage response plan update, but no other formal decisions were made.
- Scheduled public hearing for Sept. 3, 2026, on 12-month data center/cryptocurrency mining moratorium (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as amended, removing Recreational Trails Grant application to next meeting (unanimous)
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE
CITY COUNCIL SECOND MONTHLY MEETING
Operations Center – Assembly Room | 305 Williams St. | Hendersonville, NC
28792
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 – 4:00 PM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA - Items are considered routine, noncontroversial in nature and are
considered approved by a single motion and vote.
A. City staff is requesting approval to apply for the Recreational Trails Program grant for a new
Oklawaha Greenway Trailhead at the northern point of the current Oklawaha Greenway trail, as
well as conduct the design, procurement, and installation of new trail signage throughout the
trail.
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. Half Moon Heights Development Erosion Control Update – Brent Detwiler, Assistant City
Manager - Public Services
B. Water and Sewer Quarterly Update – Adam Steurer, Utilities Director
C. Presentation on Updated Water Response Plan – John Connet, City Manager
D. Proposed Utility Billing Policy Changes – Krystal Power, Finance Director and Angie Beeker,
City Attorney
E. Data Center Moratorium Update – Angie Beeker, City Attorney
5. ADJOURN
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SECOND MONTHLY MEETING JULY 22, 2026 VOLUME 380 PAGE 462
MINUTES
5 July 22, 2026
SECOND MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Crry OPERATIONS CENTER | 305 WILLIAMS ST. | 4:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Barbara G. Volk and Council Members Lyndsey Simpson, Melinda Lowrance and
Gina Baxter
Staff Present: City Manager John Connet, City Clerk Jill Murray, City Attorney Angela Beeker, Budget &
Evaluation Director Adam Murr, Communications Director Allison Justus, Communications
Coordinator II Brandy Heatherly and others.
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer Hensley & Deputy City Manager Brian Pahle
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Barbara Volk called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and welcomed those in attendance. A
quorum was established with all members in attendance.
2. CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA
City Manager John Connet asked that the Consent Agenda item (Approval Request to Apply for the
Recreational Trails Grant Program) be removed from the agenda and added to the next regular
meeting. Council Member Lyndsey Simpson moved that City Council approve the agenda as
amended. A unanimous vote of the Council followed. Motion carried.
3. CONSENT AGENDA - REMOVED
4, PRESENTATIONS
A. Half Moon Heights Development Erosion Control Update — Brent Detwiler, Assistant
City Manager — Public Services
Assistant City Manager Brent Detwiler gave the following PowerPoint presentation and Division
President of Forestar, Ali Seabaugh gave a brief update and said that no damage occurred to any of
the private …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Special Events Committee
Wed Jul 15, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
Hendersonville commission to review façade rehabilitation project
The Historic Preservation Commission will review a request for façade rehabilitation at 128 3rd Avenue E and approve findings of fact for a previous case. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes and committee reports.
- Review façade rehabilitation at 128 3rd Avenue E
- Approval of findings of fact for case 26-32-COA
- Approval of minutes from June 17, 2026
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✓ Decided: Commission approves facade rehab at 128 3rd Ave East
The Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a facade rehabilitation at 128 3rd Avenue East, including new windows, doors, metal awnings, and lighting fixtures. The approval was unanimous. The commission also denied a motion to approve replacement vinyl windows for a separate property (26-32-COA) after a procedural vote, and approved revised findings of fact for that case.
- Approved COA 26-42-COA for facade rehabilitation at 128 3rd Ave East (unanimous)
- Denied motion to approve replacement vinyl windows for 26-32-COA (0-6)
- Approved revised Findings of Fact for 26-32-COA (unanimous)
- Approved June 17, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
City Hall| 160 6th Ave East |2nd Floor Meeting Room
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 5:00 PM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of June 17, 2026
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. 128 3rd Avenue E – Façade Rehabilitation
(26-42-COA) – Sam Hayes | Planner II
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Approval of Findings of Fact - 26-32-COA
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Staff Report
B. Committee Reports
8. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible facilities, programs and services for all
people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an
accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting
at 697-3005.
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE
Historic Preservation Commission
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2026
Commissioners Present: Ralph Hammond-Green, Stan Smith, Jim Welter, (Vice-Chair), Jim Brewer, Jim
Boyd, Cheryl Jones, (Chair), Edward Sine
Commissioners Absent: John Falvo, Lauren Matoian
Staff Present: Sam Hayes, Planner Il, Daniel Heyman, Assistant City Attorney, Lew Holloway,
VA)
Community Development Director
Call to Order. Chair called the regular meeting of the Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission
to order at 5:02 pm.
Public Comment. None
Agenda. On motion of Commissioner Hammond-Green and seconded by Commissioner Brewer the
agenda was approved.
Minutes. On motion of Commissioner Brewer and seconded by Commissioner Welter the minutes of
the regular meeting of June 17, 2026 were approved.
New Business
Certificate of Appropriateness — David McKinley — 128 3" Avenue East (File No. 26-42-COA).
Chair stated tonight we have one public hearing to consider, an application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness permit in the Main Street Historic District. Any persons desiring to testify in this hearing
must first be sworn as a witnesses and will be subject to cross-examination by parties or persons whose
position may be contrary to yours. A copy of the procedures and rules for a quasi-judicial hearing is
provided on the back table next to the agenda. Since this is a quasi-judicial hearing, it is very important
that we have an accurate record of the hearin …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Animal Services Advisory Committee
Animal Services Advisory Committee meets to elect leadership and set calendar
The committee will discuss its purpose and accomplishments since its inception. Members will introduce new members, elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and establish the 2026-2027 meeting schedule.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Introduction of Patricia MacDuff and Joan Odean
- Setting of 2026-2027 meeting calendar
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE
ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Hendersonville Police Department
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – 5:30 PM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Animal Services Advisory Committee - Why the ASAC??? What has the ASAC accomplished
since Day 1
B. Introduction of New Committee Members - Patricia MacDuff & Joan Odean
C. Elect Chair & Vice Chair
D. Discuss & Set Meetings Calendar for 2026-2027
4. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Code of Ethics Handout
B. ASAC Charter & Rules of Procedure
C. Boards & Commissions Video - https://youtu.be/HFLbu17jChE
5. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible facilities, programs and services for all
people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an
accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting
at 697-3005.
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Environmental Sustainability Board
Environmental Sustainability Board discusses budget and Hendo EarthFest 2027
The board will review previous meeting minutes and discuss volunteering opportunities at the Farmers Market. New business includes a discussion of the FY26-27 budget and planning for Hendo EarthFest 2027.
- Review and approval of June 9th meeting minutes
- FY26-27 Budget discussion
- Hendo EarthFest 2027 discussion
- Farmers Market volunteering sign-up
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✓ Decided: ESB re-elects Emily Davidson chair, Joey Burnett vice-chair unanimously
The Environmental Sustainability Board approved the June 9 meeting minutes and unanimously re-elected Emily Davidson as chair and Joey Burnett as vice-chair. No public comments were made. The board discussed volunteer opportunities, including a Farmers Market outreach event, and noted that a Chimney Swift Towers presentation is scheduled for the August 11 agenda. A new solar battery has been ordered but not yet delivered.
- Approved June 9 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Re-elected Emily Davidson as chair (unanimous)
- Re-elected Joey Burnett as vice-chair (unanimous)
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD
Operations Center – Assembly Room | 305 Williams St. | Hendersonville, NC
28792
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – 4:30 PM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Review & approve June 9th meeting minutes
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. Public Comment
B. Volunteering & Outreach
sign up for volunteering at the Farmers Market
Discuss SDS
C. Hendo Green Partnership Update
D. Tree Board Collaboration
E. Staff Liaison Update
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. FY26-27 Budget
B. Hendo EarthFest 2027
6. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible facilities, programs and services for all
people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an
accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting
at 697-3005.
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD
Operations Center – Assembly Room | 305 Williams St. | Hendersonville, NC
28792
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – 4:30 PM
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 4:37pm.
Present:
Kasey Lyons; Staff Liaison, Emily Davidson; Chair, John "Jack" Carr, Virginia Tegel, Kimberly
Blackwell, Joey Burnett, Hana Price; members.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Virginia motioned to approve minutes, Emily seconded.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Review & approve June 9th meeting minutes
Virginia motioned to approve minutes, Emily seconded.
OLD BUSINESS
2. Public Comment
No public comments.
3. Volunteering & Outreach
sign up for volunteering at the Farmers Market
Discuss SDS
~55 people visited SDS at the Farmers Market on 7/11.
Volunteers added to volunteer sheet.
4. Tree Board Collaboration
Gina is looking into possibilities.
5. Staff Liaison Update
Chimney Swift Towers presentation will be included on August 11th's agenda.
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New solar battery has been ordered, not yet delivered.
ESB can participate in Rhythm and Brews on August 20th, Jack and Virginia will volunteer to
table.
NEW BUSINESS
6. FY26-27 Budget
Gina will find divided budget and send to board members.
7. Hendo EarthFest 2027
Planning committee will start soon.
Need to find a non-profit to provide off duty sheriffs.
8. Vote for …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Animal Services Advisory Committee
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Downtown Advisory Board
Downtown Advisory Board holds organizational meeting on July 14, 2026
The Downtown Advisory Board will hold an organizational meeting to conduct initial business. The agenda includes the approval of May 2026 minutes and a discussion regarding a Zoning Text Amendment for the Downtown Design Overlay District.
- Zoning Text Amendment: Downtown Design Overlay District (26-23-ZTA)
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE
DOWNTOWN ADVISORY BOARD
Hive on 5 - 125 5th Avenue W | Hendersonville, NC 28792
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – 4:00 PM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Organizational Meeting
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. May 2026 Downtown Advisory Board Minutes
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Zoning Text Amendment: Downtown Design Overlay District (26-23-ZTA) – Matthew Manley,
AICP – Long-Range Planning Manager
B. Staff & Team Updates
6. INFORMAL DISCUSSION
7. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible facilities, programs and services for all
people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an
accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting
at 697-3005.
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Board of Adjustment
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Business Advisory Committee
Committee to consider zoning text amendment for Downtown Design Overlay District
The Business Advisory Committee will discuss a zoning text amendment for the Downtown Design Overlay District (case 26-23-ZTA). They will also appoint a chair and vice-chair and approve minutes from the May 11 meeting. The meeting is largely procedural but includes one substantive land-use proposal.
- Appointment of chair and vice-chair by City Manager John Connet
- Zoning Text Amendment: Downtown Design Overlay District (26-23-ZTA) presented by Long-Range Planning Manager Matthew Manley
- Approval of minutes from May 11, 2026
- Meeting held at City Hall, 160 6th Ave. E., 2nd Floor Meeting Room
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE
BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
City Hall–2nd Floor Meeting Room | 160 6th Ave. E. | Hendersonville, NC 28792
Monday, July 13, 2026 – 11:30 AM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. May 11, 2026 - Jill Murray, City Clerk
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair – John Connet, City Manager
B. Zoning Text Amendment: Downtown Design Overlay District (26-23-ZTA) – Matthew Manley,
AICP – Long-Range Planning Manager
5. OTHER BUSINESS
6. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible facilities, programs and services for all
people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an
accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting
at 697-3005.
Fri Jul 10, 2026
Neighborhood History Project Action Committee
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 102 on record.
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $9.1M | MIND YOUR BUSINESS INC Department of Labor · IGF::OT::IGF OJC NATIONAL BACKGROUND CHECK GSA TASK ORDER |
| $6.2M | MIND YOUR BUSINESS INC Department of Labor · SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR BACKGROUND CHECK PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF THE OF |
| $1.4M | MIND YOUR BUSINESS INC Federal Trade Commission · PERSONNEL SECURITY SUPPORT SERVICES |
| $596,700 | MIND YOUR BUSINESS INC Department of Defense · EEO INVESTIGATION AND COUNSELING SERVICES |
| $522,475 | MIND YOUR BUSINESS INC Federal Trade Commission · PERSONNEL SECURITY SOLICITATION TO PROVIDE COMPLETE AND TIMELY ADMINIS |
| $420,363 | MIND YOUR BUSINESS INC Department of Agriculture · CONDUCT EEO INVESTIGATIONS TO PRODUCE IMPARTIAL LEGALLY SUFFICIENT REP |
| $333,040 | SECURIFENSE INC Department of Defense · ECHELON ABOVE BRIGADE (EAB) EXERCISE INTEGRATOR FOR NORTHERN STRIKE PL |
| $323,889 | MIND YOUR BUSINESS INC Institute of Museum and Library Services · CONTRACTOR SUPPORT FOR THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND EQUITY OFFICE |
| $308,788 | SECURIFENSE INC Department of Defense · EAB SCENARIO INTEGRATOR OPTION YEAR 3 |
| $301,000 | MIND YOUR BUSINESS INC Nuclear Regulatory Commission · EEO MULTI-SERVICES INCLUDING COUNSELING, MEDIATION, INVESTIGATIVE SERV |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Henderson County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments3,085 (38,824 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,512/mo (572 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy15.6% (low numeracy 24% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$64.5M
Annual budget
$79.1M
Debt outstanding
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$64.5M
Spending$60.4M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$79.1M
Debt-to-revenue1.23×
Debt-load index68 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.