Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 9, 2026 This Privacy Policy outlines the practices of Kim Roney for Mayor (“we,” “us,” “our”) regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information through our website and our communication programs. By accessing and using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. 1. Information We Collect • […]
Questionnaire: EqualityNC
Submitted: March 30th, 2026 In my role on Asheville City Council: I’ve organized with orgs and electeds across NC around NDO’s; I shared leadership in the process of passing Asheville’s NDO and worked regionally with fellow electeds including Buncombe County Commissioner Jasmine Beach Ferrara; and I am the liaison to Asheville’s Human Relations Commission that […]
Questionnaire: Sierra Club
Due Submitted: Monday, August 10th 1) Would you like your candidacy to be endorsed by the Sierra Club and Why? Yes, I would be honored to be endorsed by the local chapter of Sierra Club, and have greatly appreciated its endorsement in the past as your City Councilmember. The Sierra Club’s Environmental Justice Policy and […]
Questionnaire: Sunrise Movement WNC
Submitted: Friday, Jan. 9th, 2026 1. As our community works to recover from climate disaster, what are specific ways we can build climate change mitigation into Helene recovery efforts? Would you support a system to evaluate climate change mitigation in recovery projects and overall development moving forward? First, thank you for asking what “we” can […]
Questionnaire: Shiloh Community Association
Submitted: August 20th, 2026 Theme 1: Community member question: Infrastructure, Mobility, and Neighborhood Maintenance Community concerns raised: drainage, faded street markings, sidewalks, lighting, bus stops, lead pipe replacement. Consolidated Question: Many residents have raised concerns about basic infrastructure, including drainage, sidewalks, street lighting, road markings, public transit access, and utility improvements. What specific actions would […]
Knock the Block
Thank you for signing up to knock the doors and talk to voters in your neighborhood! Watch the 5-minute instructional video here If you and your canvassing buddy do not feel safe knocking the door for any reason (dog, vibes, etc.), trust your instinct and skip the door. Issues? Email: kimroneyforasheville@gmail.com
Questionnaire: Asheville on Bikes, Mountain True, and Strong Towns (2026)
1. What would you like people to know about how you listen, learn, and lead? I’m running for mayor because I love our community! I believe we can take better care of each other and our mountain home, recover from Hurricane Helene, and secure a hopeful future. As an educator and community organizer, my hope […]
An Improved Public Meeting Process and the Role of the Mayor’s Office
As mayor, I’m committed to bringing integrity and transparency in the office by: The Mayor Sets the Agenda: I’ll continue the Monday Minute; hold regular press conferences; advance open meetings policy; and increase accessibility of public documents and engagement opportunities. The Mayor Oversees Council Meetings & Decorum: I’ll end the regularly-scheduled, behind-the-scenes Council check-in meetings; […]
Transforming Grief Into Action: Two things local governments can do right now to stand up to authoritarianism and bolster true public safety
Transforming Grief into Action(En español abajo) Renee Nicole Good was a 37-year old mother and poet fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday. I mourn Renee with our community and the people of Minnesota as she joins Silverio Villegas González, Keith Porter, and a growing list of people killed through state-sanctioned violence […]
Kim Roney’s Experience on City Council
My work with and for Asheville so far: