Currently holds the office of Asheville City Council until December 31, 2028.
Candidate for Asheville City Mayor in 2026 North Carolina General Election.
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Get StartedKim believes every child deserves opportunities to learn, grow, and live safely in their community. She advocates to restore Strategic Partnership Funds, providing mentorship, safe spaces, and programs that inspire and empower. Learn more
Supporting first responders includes prioritizing living wages so the City can recruit and retain staff to provide excellent service, and so staff can afford to live in the communities they serve. Learn more
Kim envisions an Asheville where streets are designed to move people safely, not just quickly. By championing Complete Streets policies and safe street design, we can reduce crashes, improve access to neighborhoods, and make every trip safer. Learn more
Holding the standard for renewable energy in all new residential development. Learn more
Responding appropriately to our stated Climate Emergency. Learn more
Kim believes in prevention, like interrupting evictions, funding rental support, and protecting tenant rights, so people can stay in their homes before a crisis happens. Learn more
As Mayor, Kim will set an agenda prioritizing housing affordability for all. Learn more
I’ll continue the Monday Minute; hold regular press conferences; advance open meetings policy; and increase accessibility of public documents and engagement opportunities. Learn more
Leveraging our recovery funds to secure our water system and bolster our emergency responses. Learn more
Leading for a more reliable, regional transit system at the intersection of equitable access, economic mobility, and environmental sustainability. Learn more
Asheville should prioritize employers that create good local jobs, improve infrastructure, and help reduce everyday costs–not employers that extract wealth or undermine better opportunities. Learn more
Securing our food and water systems by supporting local farms and community gardens and addressing the cost of groceries. Learn more
Kim understands addressing affordability starts with diversifying our economy, supporting local businesses, and prioritizing living wages. Learn more
Kim will fight to protect what makes Asheville special by diversifying beyond tourism for a more balanced economy. This is why she protected the Grey Eagle from the hotel overlay map and has voted to fund growth of local manufacturing jobs. Learn more
Living wages are key to recruiting and retaining City workers to provide excellent services. This budget left lowest-paid workers behind. Learn more
Kim stands with unionized nurses and Reclaim Healthcare WNC to demand accountability, safe staffing levels, and patient care over profit margins. Learn more
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