Asheville City & Citizens Debate Funding Police for Safety
After publicly committing to defund the Asheville Police Department, city council attempted to refund the police force somewhat. This motivated members of the Defund movement to organize and voice opposition during public comment.
Council Takes Money, Debates How It Was Obtained
Members of Asheville City Council used the opportunity presented by having to approve recommendations for asset forfeiture allocations as an opportunity to publicly criticize the federal policy.
Out-of-State Anarchists Agitate Police Dept.
Anarchists supporting drug abuse in encampments for the homeless are trying to make trouble for the defunded Asheville Police Department. Citizens are trying to fight back with a referendum for a binding resolution to refund the department.