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Who We Are
Who We Are: Land of Sky Regional Council is a multi-county local government planning and development organization. We reach across county and municipal boundaries providing technical assistance to local governments and administer projects and programs which benefit our region’s citizens.
Our Mission: Our mission is to provide creative regional solutions to relevant and emerging issues in Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania counties while providing a standard of excellence in the delivery of federal, state, and regional services for our member communities.
What We Offer: Land of Sky Regional Council offers services and programs through the following departments:• Economic & Community Development• Volunteer Services• Area Agency on Aging• Mountain Area Workforce Development
Contact: For questions and general inquiries about Land of Sky, please contact:
Justin HembreeExecutive [email protected] (x105)
Danna StansburyDeputy Executive [email protected] (x120)
Creative Regional Solutions
Land of Sky is the local economic development district for our region, providing access to a wide variety of expertise, partnerships, and funding streams. Current efforts are focused on greater regional cooperation in the areas of job creation, job retention, quality of place, entrepreneurship, and economic competitiveness. Professionally trained and experienced staff diligently strives to improve economic, environmental, and social conditions in every program area and project. Services available to local governments and communities include quality facilitation, grant writing and management, project administration, data management, policy research and development, education, and training.
Creative Regional Solutions
Economic Development:
Supports and staffs various economic development efforts to carry out the mission as the region’s Lead Economic Development Organization as designated by the Economic Development Administration and Appalachian Regional Commission.
Contact: Erica Anderson
Agriculture & Forestry:
WNC has a rich agricultural and forestry heritage. Our Working Lands program assists local governments support the farmers, landowners, skilled craftsmen, and businesses reliant on the unique assets in our region.
Contact: Erica Anderson
Energy & Environment:
Supports and administers programs and initiatives for energy and environment. Projects include, but are not limited to, Clean Vehicles Coalition and Clean Air Campaign.
Contact: Erica AndersonBill Eaker
GIS & Technical Services:
Supports internal programs and local governments – includes map production, GIS training, transportation mapping, data management, and demographic analysis.
Contact: Jon Beck
Infrastructure & Community Development:
Supports and administers community infrastructure and local development initiatives. Contact: Karen Kiehna
Land Use: Provides technical assistance and contract services for projects such as land use plans, small area plans, ordinance revisions, and community visioning.
Contact: Erica Anderson
Land of Sky RPO:
Land of Sky Rural Planning Organization (RPO) – a voluntary organization of local governments working cooperatively with the NC Department of Transportation and local officials to enhance transportation planning opportunities for rural areas in our region.
Contact: Vicki Eastland
French Broad River MPO:
French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) – responsible for carrying out continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive multi-modal transportation planning in the Asheville Urbanized Area which includes portions of Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania counties.
Contact: Paul Black
Regional Brownfield Initiative:
Provides local governments, non-profits, and private developers with economic development technical assistance and grant writing services to assess and remediate underused, abandoned or vacant properties which have not been redeveloped due to real or perceived contamination.
Contact: Erica Anderson
Waste Reduction Partners:
A team of retired engineers who assist businesses and institutions with waste, water, and energy reduction assessments and utility cost-saving strategies.
Contact: Terry Albrecht
Water Resources:
Assists local governments and others in identifying key water issues, addressing water runoff, soil erosion, and watershed protection to protect existing and future drinking water sources.
Contact: Erica Anderson
Transportation Resource Center:
Manages the administrative functions of Land of Sky’s Transportation Resource Center, which includes Mountain Mobility and Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation, Buncombe County’s community public transportation systems. Mountain Mobility provides transportation services to clients of human service agencies, local governments, and qualified citizens. NEMT provides transportation services for qualified clients.
Contact: Lyuba Zuyeva
Contact: For questions and inquiries about our Economic & Community Development menu of services, please contact:
Erica AndersonDirector of Economic & Community [email protected] (x123)
Land of Sky’s Mountain Area Workforce Development (MAWD) designs and implements a strategic plan to meet the needs of the region’s businesses for a skilled, reliable and proficient workforce; and meets the skill development and job acquisition needs of the region’s jobseekers. MAWD is engaged in public/private partnerships that respond to emerging workforce issues and economic development opportunities.
Developing a Proficient Workforce
Business Services: Offers many services to businesses through the NC Works system to address the workforce needs of the region’s employers. Programs include Incumbent Workforce Development Training Program and On-the-Job Training.
Contact: Barbara Darby
Adult Services: Services are provided through the five Career Centers located in the four-county LOSRC region. WIA provides financial assistance with job training that prepares eligible individuals for full-time employment in jobs that are in demand.
Contact: Zia Rifkin
Youth Services: WIA In-School Programs are designed to help income-eligible youth with barriers to employment achieve high school graduation standards and develop career goals and are operated by the public school systems in the four-county LOSRC region.
Contact: Zia Rifkin
Contact: For questions and inquiries about our Mountain Area Workforce Development menu of services, please contact:
Phil MonkDirector of Mountain Area Workforce [email protected]
Land of Sky’s Volunteer Services involves, empowers, and enriches the lives of volunteers and those they serve within the community. We connect adults 55 years and older with the people and organizations that need them most. Become a mentor, coach, or companion to people in need, or contribute your job skills and expertise to community projects and organizations.
Get Involved
Foster Grandparent Program:
Provides opportunities for seniors to impact the lives of children in their community. Foster Grandparents serve as mentors, tutors, and loving caregivers to children and youth with special needs. They also help children develop the skills, confidence and strength to succeed in life.
Contact: Stacy Friesland
Senior Companion Program:
Provides opportunities for seniors to make a difference in their communities. Senior Companions help senior adults by providing part-time, paid volunteer community service opportunities for low-income people age 55 and older. Volunteers provide support services to older persons who have unmet physical, mental, or social needs.
Contact: Vicki Jennings
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program:
Connects today’s over 55s with the people and organizations that need them most. Their contributions of skills, knowledge, and experience make a real difference to individuals, nonprofits, and faith-based and other community organizations.
Contact: Patti Cameron
Contact: For questions and inquiries about our Volunteer Services menu of services, please contact:
LeeAnne TuckerDirector of Aging and Volunteer [email protected] (x115)
Land of Sky’s Area Agency on Aging is a leader and catalyst in helping older adults in our four county region lead more independent, vibrant lives. Part of a national network of aging agencies established by the Older Americans Act, we work to strengthen home and community care for older adults.
Aging in Place
Long-Term Care Ombudsman:
Serves as an advocate for residents’ rights and is responsible for investigating complaints made by, on behalf of, nursing and adult care home residents. They work with residents, family members, concerned citizens, facilities, and public or private agencies to enhance the quality of care and life for residents in long term care facilities.
Contact: Ruth PriceJulia GibsonNancy Smith-Hunnicutt
Senior Community Services Employment Program:
Provides short-term training and job placement services for older adults seeking suitable part-time or full-time employment.
Contact: John Connell
Family Caregiver Support Program:
Provides information, assistance and support to these family members and friends who are caring for a frail elderly person or someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Grandparents and older relatives age 55 and older who are raising a child are also eligible for assistance. Also provides counseling, support groups, education, respite, and short term or one time only services.
Contact: Carol McLimans
Project C.A.R.E.: Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty (C.A.R.E.) - Assists caregivers of people with dementia by providing a Family Consultant to help resolve caregiving issues. Project C.A.R.E. also provides NC REACH (Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregiver Health), a personalized program for caregivers of persons living at home with dementia or Alzheimer’s.
Contact: Nancy Hogan
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention:
Assists in the coordination, development and administration of health promotion and disease prevention initiatives. The purpose of this service is to support older adults in maintaining optimal physical, mental and emotional health. This includes physical activity, Active Aging Week, Evidence Based Health Promotion Programs, and WNC Fall Prevention.
Contact: Stephanie Stewart
Senior Tar Heel Legislature:
Provides information to senior citizens on the legislative process and matters being considered by the North Carolina General Assembly. Promotes citizen involvement and advocacy concerning aging issues before the North Carolina General Assembly. Assesses the legislative needs of older citizens by convening a forum modeled after the North Carolina General Assembly.
Contact: LeeAnne Tucker
Home & Community Care Block Grant:
HCCBG services are provided by local agencies within the community and are available to people ages 60 and older who are socially and economically needy. Responsible for contracting, monitoring, and providing administrative and ARMS support.
Contact: Sherry Christenson
Aging & Disability Programs:
Coordinate programs for the aging & disability seniors such as Community Resources Connections, Nursing Home Transitions, and MIIPA (Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act).
Contact: Linda Kendall Fields
Administrative Support:
Provides administrative support to all Aging and Volunteer Services staff. Contact: Janice Payne
Contact: For questions and inquiries about our Area Agency on Aging menu of services, please contact:
LeeAnne TuckerDirector of Aging and Volunteer [email protected] (x115)
Creative Regional Solutions
Administrative Services:
Provides administrative support to all internal programs and LOS staff. Contact: Danna Stansbury
Communications and Website:
Responsible for web design and coordination of LOSRC branding. Contact: Christina Giles
Council: Provides varied administrative support to Council Board. Works in cooperation and compliance with Council’s mission and other policies and procedures as applicable.
Contact: Zia Rifkin
Finance: Performs accounting and finance functions for LOS staff and Council. Contact: Peggy Barnes
Contact: For questions and inquiries about our Administration and Finance menu of services, please contact:
Danna StansburyDeputy Executive [email protected] (x120)
Vickie ThomasFinance [email protected] (x158)
Terry Albrecht, NCDENR*WRP [email protected] (x163)
Erica AndersonDirector of Economic & Community [email protected] (x123)
Geri BallewMobility [email protected] (x5)
Jon BeckGIS [email protected]
Paul BlackFBRMPO [email protected]
Rebecca ChaplinAging & Disabilities Program [email protected]
Sherry ChristensonAging Program [email protected] (x114)
Wanda ClarkAccounting [email protected] (x170)
John ConnellSCSEP [email protected] (x108)
Our CommitmentLOS employees are committed to: (1) Treating people with dignity, respect and compassion to foster a trusting and supportive working environment (2) Honest, open and clear communication (3) Respect for diversity of opinion (4) A culture of personal responsibility with an appreciation for risk taking (5) Holding ourselves accountable to our co-workers, member governments, funders and clients; (6) Developing and implementing policies and procedures that are fair, consistent and equitable.
Kim CoxMIS Specialist / EO Officer [email protected]
Barbara DarbyRegional Business Services Coordinator, [email protected]
Peg DixonNEMT [email protected] (x172)
Chris DobbinsFleet Services [email protected]
Shana DoyleSenior Program [email protected] (x131)
Bill EakerSenior Environmental [email protected] (x137)
Vicki EastlandRPO [email protected]
Derrick EdwardsBusiness Services Representative, [email protected]
Jan FosterSolid Waste Manager, [email protected]
Stacy FrieslandFoster Grandparent Program [email protected] (x309)
Julia GibsonLTC Regional [email protected] (x109)
Christina GilesCommunications Specialist / [email protected] (x110)
Stephanie GillilandNEMT Specialist
[email protected] 828.552.5486 (x175)
Linda GiltzClean Energy Associate
Dee HanakWRP Office [email protected] (x164)
Justin HembreeExecutive [email protected]
Pat HilgendorfCaregiver Program [email protected]
Nancy HoganProject C.A.R.E. Family Consultant - [email protected]
Vicki JenningsSenior Companion [email protected] (x306)
Russ JordanEnergy Program Manager, [email protected] (x264)
Jean Keen WIA Finance Officer, [email protected]
Linda Kendall Fields Aging & Disabilities Program [email protected]
Karen KiehnaPrincipal [email protected] (x135)
Tom KimmellWaste Program Manager, [email protected]
Deon LytleNEMT Lead
[email protected] 828.552.5487
Carol McLimansFamily Caregiver [email protected]
Phil MonkMAWD [email protected]
Kim MooreNEMT Specialist
[email protected] 828.552.5486 (x171)
Janice PayneAging & Volunteer Services Program Support [email protected] (x107)
Ruth PriceLead LTC Regional [email protected] (x109)
Zia RifkinAdministrative Support, MAWD & [email protected]
Rose SaboAccounting [email protected] (x259)
Annie SaracPlanning [email protected] (x130)
Zack SchmittNEMT [email protected] (x174)
Bonnie SmithAdministrative Services [email protected] (x103)
Nancy Smith-HunnicuttLTC Regional [email protected] (x112)
Danna StansburyDeputy Executive [email protected] (x120)
Stephanie StewartAging Program [email protected]
Vickie ThomasFinance Director
[email protected] 828.251.6622 (x158)
LeeAnne TuckerDirector of Aging & Volunteer [email protected] (x115)
Tracy Wahl, NCDENR*Brownfields Project [email protected] (x151)
Kim WardNEMT [email protected] (x173)
Ann WhisenhuntRSVP [email protected] (x127)
Arlene WilsonAccounting [email protected] (x159)
Tristan Winkler Transportation Planner, [email protected] (x127)
Alexandra ZeppBi-Lingual NEMT [email protected] (x177)
Lyuba ZuyevaTransportation Program [email protected]
LOS Acronyms
AAA Area Agency on AgingARMS Aging Resources Management SystemBRBP Blue Ridge Bike PlanCAC Clean Air CampaignC.A.R.E. Caregiver Alternatives to Running on EmptyCRC Community Resource ConnectionsCVC Clean Vehicles CoalitionECD Economic & Community DevelopmentFBRMPO French Broad River MPOFCSP Family Caregiver Support ProgramFGP Foster Grandparent ProgramGIS Geographic Information SystemsHCCBG Home and Community Care Block GrantHPDP Health Promotion & Disease PreventionLTC Long-Term CareMAWD Mountain Area Workforce DevelopmentMIIPA Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers ActMIS Management Information System
MPO Metropolitan Planning OrganizationNCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural ResourcesNC REACH Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregiver HealthNEMT Non-Emergency Medicaid TransportationOJT On-The-Job TrainingRBI Regional Brownfields InitiativeRIDE Ridership Independence for the Disabled RPO Rural Planning OrganizationRSVP Retired & Senior Volunteer ProgramSCP Senior Companion ProgramSCSEP Senior Community Services Employment ProgramSTHL Senior Tar Heel LegislatureWIA Workforce Investment ActWRP Waste Reduction Partners
*NCDENR - Employees of NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
339 New Leicester Hwy, Suite 140 | Asheville, NC 28806828.251.6622 | f: 828.251.6353 | landofsky.org
Who We Serve
The purpose and objectives of this Council are:• To provide a forum for local leaders to collaborate on issues of regional importance.• To foster desirable social, cultural, ecological, and economic conditions within the region.• To provide technical support and consultation in the development of regional plans, comment and coordination concerning
applications for state and federal aid for many types of projects and programs having an impact upon the region.• To promote joint federal, state, and local efforts to provide for the orderly long-term development of the region.
Creative Regional Solutions
Executive Committee: Buncombe County Primary - George Goosmann, III - Town of Biltmore Forest - ChairHenderson County Primary - Dona Mennella - Town of Laurel Park, Second Vice-ChairMadison County Primary - Wayne Brigman - Madison County - TreasurerTransylvania County Primary - Mike Hawkins - Transylvania County - First Vice-ChairAt-Large Member - Gene Knoefel - Town of Weaverville - SecretaryAt-Large Member -Brenda Mills - City of Asheville - Second Vice ChairAt-Large Member - Bob Davy - Town of Fletcher
Member Governments & Council Member:
Buncombe County - Miranda DeBruhl, Denise BraineCity of Asheville - Gwen Wisler, Esther ManheimerTown of Biltmore Forest - George Gooosmann III, Jonathan KanipeTown of Black Mountain - Ryan Stone, Larry Harris, Matt Settlemyer (Proxy)Town of Montreat - Letta Jean Taylor, Jack McCaskillTown of Weaverville - Gene Knoefel, Dottie SherrillTown of Woodfin - Jerry VeHaun, Debbie Giezentanner, Jason Young (Proxy)
Henderson County - Grady Hawkins, Glen EnglramVillage of Flat Rock - Anne Coletta, Albert Gooch, Judy Boleman (Proxy)Town of Fletcher - Bob Davy, Mark BiberdorfCity of Hendersonville - Barbara Volk, Steve CarakerTown of Laurel Park - Dona Mennella, Alison Meinikova
Member Governments & Council Member:
Madison County - Wayne Brigman, Jim BakerTown of Hot Springs - Brian ReeseTown of Marshall - Lawrence Ponder, Billie Jean Haynie, Alieen Payne (Proxy)Town of Mars Hill - John Chandler, Darhyl Boone
Transylvania County - Mike Hawkins, Jason ChappellCity of Brevard - Charlie LandrethTown of Rosman - Brian Shelton, Walter Pettit Jr
Aging Services Representative - Charles DickensVolunteer Services Representative - Kathe Harris
Economic Development Representatives:
Buncombe County - George MorosaniHenderson County - Andrew TateMadison County - VacantTransylvania County - Mark Burrows
At-Large Members: Buncombe County - Brenda MillsHenderson County - John MitchellMadison County - Simone BouyerTransylvania County - Vacant
Spanning North Carolina’s majestic western mountains, the Land of Sky region is a dynamic center of tourism, manufacturing trade and education. The 1,867 square mile region encompasses Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania Counties and over 407,000 people. Once known as the “Land Beyond” due to its isolation, today the region is accessible from any direction by major interstates, rail lines and air service. Land of Sky serves 4 counties and 15 municipalities located in Western North Carolina.
Region B
Buncombe County:200 College Street, Asheville, NC 28801p: 828.250.4100 w: www.buncombecounty.orge: [email protected] Schedule: First and third Tuesday @ 4:30pm
David Gantt, Chairmanp: [email protected]
Joe Belcher, Commissionerp: [email protected]
Ellen Frost, Commissionerp: [email protected]
Mike Fryar, Commissioner p: [email protected]
Holly Jones, Commissionerp: [email protected]
Miranda DeBruhl, Commissionerp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Brownie Newman, Commissionerp: [email protected]
Wanda Greene, County Managerp: [email protected]
Kathy Hughes, County Clerkp: [email protected]
City of Asheville:70 Court Plaza, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802p: 828.251.1122 w: www.ashevillenc.gove: [email protected] Schedule: Second and fourth Tuesday @ 5 pm at Council Chambers
Esther Manheimer, Mayorp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Marc Hunt, Vice-Mayorp: [email protected]
Cecil Bothwell, Councilmanp: [email protected]
Jan Davis, Councilman p: [email protected]
Gwen Wislerp: [email protected]*Council Member
Chris Pelly, Councilmanp: [email protected]
Gordon Smith, Councilmanp: [email protected]
Gary Jackson, City Manager p: [email protected]
Maggie Burleson, City Clerkp: [email protected]
Town of Biltmore Forest:355 Vanderbilt Road, Biltmore Forest, NC 28803p: 828.274.0824 w: www.biltmoreforest.orge: [email protected] Schedule: Second Tuesday @ 4:30 pm
George Goosmann, III, Mayor p: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Fran Cogburn, Commissionerp: [email protected]
E. Glenn Kelly, Commissionerp: [email protected]
Doris P. Loomis, Commissionerp: [email protected]
Jonathan Kanipe, Town Administratorp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Town of Black Mountain: 160 Midland Avenue, Black Mountain, NC 28711p: 828.419.9300 w: www.townwww.townofblackmountain.orge: [email protected] Schedule: Second Monday @ 6 pm
Michael Sobol, Mayorp: [email protected]
Don Collins, Vice-Mayor p: [email protected]
Carlos Showers, Aldermanp: [email protected]
Maggie Tuttle, Alderman p: [email protected]
Larry Harris, Aldermanp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Ryan Stone, Aldermanp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Matt Settlemyer, Town Manager p: [email protected]
Darlene Whisenant, Town Clerkp: [email protected]
Town of Montreat:PO Box 423, Montreat, NC 28757p: 828.669.8002 w: www.townofmontreat.orge: [email protected] Schedule: Second Thursday @ 7 pm
Letta Jean Taylor, Mayor p: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Mary Standaert, Mayor Pro Temp: [email protected]
Martha Campbell, Commissionerp: [email protected]
Ann Vinson, Commissionerp: [email protected]
Jack McCaskill, Commissionerp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Tim Helmsp: [email protected]
Ron Nalley, Town Administratorp: 828.669.8002 X [email protected]
Misty Gedlinske, Town Clerkp: 828.669.8002 X [email protected]
Town of Weaverville: 30 South Main Street, Weaverville, NC 28787p: 828.645.7116 w: www.weavervillenc.orgMeeting Schedule: Third Monday @ 7 pm
Dottie Sherrill, Mayor p: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
John Penley, Vice-Mayorp: [email protected]
Walt Currie, Councilmanp: [email protected]
Doug Dearth, Councilmanp: [email protected]
Gene Knoefel, Councilmanp: [email protected] *LOS Council Member
Doug Jacksonp: 828.484.7006
Mike Morgan, Interim Town Manager p: 828.645.7116 X 224 [email protected]
Shelby Shields, Town Clerk p: [email protected]
Town of Woodfin:90 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin, NC 28804p: 828.253.4887 p: www.woodfin-nc.gove: [email protected] Schedule: Third Tuesday @ 6:30 pm
Jerry VeHaun, Mayor p: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Debbie Giezentanner, Mayor Pro Temp: 828.253.4887 [email protected]*LOS Council Member
James Angel, Aldermanp: [email protected]
Don Honeycutt, Aldermanp: [email protected]
Don Hensley, Aldermanp: [email protected]
Jackie Pope-Bryson, Aldermanp: [email protected]
Ronnie Lunsford, Aldermanp: 828,[email protected]
Jason Young, Town Managerp: [email protected]
Cheryl Mears, Town Clerkp: [email protected]
Henderson County:1 Historic Courthouse Square, Hendersonville, NC 28792p: 828.697.4808 w: www.hendersoncountync.orgMeeting Schedule: First Monday @ 5:30 pm and third Wednesday @ 9:00 am
Tommy Thompson, Chairmanp: 828.697.4808 [email protected]
Charlie Messer, Vice-Chairmanp: 828.697.4808 [email protected]
Mike Edney, Commissioner p: [email protected]
Grady Hawkins, Commissionerp: 828.697.4808 [email protected]*LOS Council Member
William Lapsley, Commissionerp: [email protected]
Steve Wyatt, County Manager p: 828.697.4809 [email protected]
Terry Wilson, County Clerk p: [email protected]
Village of Flat Rock: 110 Village Center Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731PO Box 1288, Flat Rock, NC 28731p: 828.697.8100 w: www.villageofflatrock.orgMeeting Schedule: Second Thursday
Bob Staton, Mayorp: [email protected]
Nick Weedman, Vice-Mayorp: 828.697.8100 [email protected]
Anne Coletta, Council Memberp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Albert Gooch, Council Memberp: 828.697.8100 [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Jimmy Chandler, Council Memberp: [email protected]
Sheryl Jamerson, Council Memberp: [email protected]
Don Farr, Councilmanp: 828.697.8100 [email protected]
Judy Boleman, Village Administratorp: 828.697.8100 [email protected]
Michelle Parker, Village Clerkp: 828.697.8100 [email protected]
Town of Fletcher:300 Old Cane Creek Road, Fletcher, NC 28732p: 828.687.3985 w: www.fletchernc.orge: [email protected] Schedule: Second Monday @ 7 pm
Bill Moore, Mayorp: [email protected]
Eddie Henderson, Mayor Pro Temp: [email protected]
Hugh Clark, Councilmanp: [email protected]
Bob Davy, Councilmanp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Sheila Franklin, Councilwomanp: [email protected]
Mark Biberdorf, Town Managerp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Christine Thompson, Town Clerkp: [email protected]
City of Hendersonville: 145 Fifth Avenue, Hendersonville, NC 28792p: 828.697.3000 w: www.cityofhendersonville.orgMeeting Schedule: First Thursday @ 5:45 pm
Barbara Volk, Mayorp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Ron Stephens, Mayor Pro Temp: 828.697-1146 [email protected]
Steve Caraker, Councilmanp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Jerry Smith, Councilmanp: [email protected]
Jeff Miller, Councilmanp: [email protected]
John Connet, City Managerp: [email protected]
Tammie Drake, City Clerkp: [email protected]
Town of Laurel Park:441 White Pine Drive, Laurel Park, NC 28739p: 828.693.4840 w: www.laurelpark.orgMeeting Schedule: Third Tuesday @ 9:30 am
Carey O’Cain, Mayorp: 828.693.4840
George Banta, Commissionerp: 828.693.4840
Bob Vickery, Commissionerp: [email protected]
Dona Menella, Commissioner p: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Paul Hansen, Commissionerp: 828.693.4840
Alison Meinikova, Town Managerp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Kimberly Hensley, Town Clerkp: [email protected]
Town of Hot Springs:PO Box 218, Hot Springs, NC 28743p: 828.622.7591 w: www.townofhotsprings.orgMeeting Schedule: First Monday @ 7 pm
Brian Reese, Mayorp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Abby Norton, Alderwomanp: [email protected]
Johnny Lawson, Aldermanp: [email protected]
Vaughn Barnett, Aldermanp: [email protected]
Madison County: PO Box 579, Marshall, NC 28753p: 828.649.2854 w: www.madisoncountync.orge: [email protected] Schedule: Second Monday @ 7 pm
Wayne Brigman, Chairp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Clayton Rice, Vice-Chairp: [email protected]
C. William Briggs, Commissionerp: [email protected]
Jim Baker, Commissionerp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Norris Gentry, Commissioner p: [email protected]
Forrest Gilliam, County Managerp: 828.649.2854 [email protected]
Marla Gouge, County Administratorp: [email protected]
Town of Marshall: 180 South Main Street, Marshall, NC 28753PO Box 548, Marshall, NC 28753p: 828.649.2031 w: www.townofmarshall.orge: [email protected] Schedule: Third Monday @ 6 pm
Lawrence Ponder, Mayor p: 828.689.3031*LOS Council Member
Aileen Payne, Mayor Pro Tem p: 828.689.3031
Billie Jean Haynie, Aldermanp: 828.689.3031*LOS Council Member
T. Luther Nix, Aldermanp: 828.689.3031
Dr. Christian Ramsey, Aldermanp: 828.689.3031
Thomas Jablonski, Aldermanp: 828.689.3031
Karen Kiehna, Town Clerk & Administrator p: 828.689.3031
Michelle Massey, Deputy Town Clerk p: [email protected]
Town of Mars Hill:280 North Main Street, Mars Hill, NC 28754PO Box 368, Mars Hill, NC 28754p: 828.689.2301 w: www.townofmarshill.orgMeeting Schedule: First Monday @ 7 pm
John Chandler, Mayorp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Nicholas Honeycutt, Vice-Mayorp: 828.689.2301
Larry Davis, Alderman p: 828.689.2301
Stuart Jolley, Aldermanp: 828.689.2301
Robert Zink, Aldermanp: 828.689.2301
Darhyl Boone, Town Managerp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Stuart Jolley, Town Clerkp: 828.689.2301
Transylvania County: 21 East Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712p: 828.884.3100 w: www.transylvaniacounty.orgMeeting Schedule: Second and fourth Mondays @ 7 pm
Mike Hawkins, Chairmanp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Larry Chapman, Vice-Chairmanp: [email protected]
Jason Chappell, Commissionerp: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Kelvin Phillips, Commissionerp: [email protected]
Page Lemel, Commissionerp: [email protected]
Jamie Laughter, County Managerp: [email protected]
Trisha Hogan, County Clerkp: 828.884-3271 [email protected]
City of Brevard:95 West Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712p: 828.885.5600 w: www.cityofbrevard.comMeeting Schedule: First and third Mondays @ 7 pm in the Council Chamber
Jimmy Harris, Mayorp: [email protected]
Mac Morrow, Mayor Pro Temp: [email protected]
Wes Dickson, Councilmanp: 828.877.5790 [email protected]
Maurice Jones, Councilmanp: [email protected]
Charlie Landreth, Councilman p: [email protected]*LOS Council Member
Ann Hollingsworthp: [email protected]
Jim Fatland, Interim City Manager p: [email protected]
Desiree Perry, City Clerkp: [email protected]
Town of Rosman: 6 Main Street, Rosman, NC 28772p: 828.884.6859 w: www.transylvaniacounty.org/town-of-rosmane: [email protected] Schedule: Second Tuesday @ 6 pm
Brian Shelton, Mayorp: 828.884.6859*LOS Council Member
Roger Petit, Mayor Pro Temp: 828.862.3377
Walter Pettit,Jr., Alderman p: 828.553.2756*LOS Council Member
Charles Lance, Aldermanp: 828.883.5770
Jared Crowep: 828.884.6859
Tricia Hendricksp: 828.884.6859
Angela Woodson, Town Clerkp: 828.884.6859
North Carolina is served by 16 regional councils in a broad range of services to local governments including but not limited to: community & economic development, area agencies on aging, volunteerism, workforce development, state & federal program management, planning & GIS mapping services, grant writing, regional collaboration and partnership building. For more information about NC Regional Councils visit www.ncregions.org.
Lead Regional Organizations
A Southwestern Commission 125 Bonnie Lane, Sylva, NC 28779 p: 828.586.1962 w: www.regiona.org
B Land of Sky Regional Council 339 New Leicester Hwy. Ste 140, Asheville, NC 28806 p: 828.251.6622 w: www.landofsky.org
C Isothermal Planning & Development Commission 111 West Court Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 p: 828.287.2281 w: www.regionc.org
D High Country Council of Governments 468 New Market Blvd., Boone, NC 28607 p: 828.265.5439 w: www.regiond.org
E Western Piedmont Council of Governments 1880 Second Avenue, NW, Hickory, NC 28601 p: 828.322.9191 w: www.wpcog.org
F Centralina Council of Governments 525 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 p: 704.372.2416 w: www.centralina.or
G Piedmont Triad Regional Council 1398 Carrollton Crossing Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284 p: 336.904.0300 w: www.ptrc.org
J Triangle J Council of Governments 4307 Emperor Blvd., Suite 110, Durham, NC 27703 p: 919.549.0551 w: www.tjcog.org
K Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments PO Box 709, Henderson, NC 27536 p: 252.436.2040 w: www.kerrtarcog.org
L Upper Coastal Plans Council of Governments PO Box 9, Wilson, NC 27894 p: 252.234.5952 w: ucpcog.org
M Mid-Carolina Council of Governments PO Drawer 1510, Fayetteville, NC 27894 p: 910.323.4191 w: www.mccog.org
N Lumber River Council of Governments 30 CJ Walker Road, Pembroke, NC 28372 p: 910.618.5533 w: www.lrcog.org
O Cape Fear Council of Governments 1480 Harbour Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 p: 910.395.4553 w: www.capefearcog.org
P Eastern Carolina Council of Governments PO Box 1717, New Bern, NC 28563 p: 252.638.3185 w: www.eccog.org
Q Mid-East Commission 1385 John Small Ave, Washington, NC 27889 p: 252.946.8043 w: www.mideastcom.org
R Albemarle Commission 512 South Church Street, Hertford, NC 27944 p: 252.426.5753 w: www.albemarlecommission.org
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